Tier 4
Montreal, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Montreal International Black Film Festival, run by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, fostering the creation and exhibition of films on Black realities around the globe and supporting independent Black filmmakers.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for Festival International du Film Black de Montreal is around 25 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Festival International du Film Black de Montreal costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Festival International du Film Black de Montreal accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Festival International du Film Black de Montreal can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Festival International du Film Black de Montreal takes place in Montreal, Canada.
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