Tier 4
Montreal, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Canada China International Film Festival (CCIFF) is a bilingual film festival held annually in Montreal and Toronto promoting exchange between Chinese and Canadian film culture. The 2026 edition opens July 10 in Montreal.
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.
No premiere requirement. Festival International du Film Canada-Chine (CCIFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Festival International du Film Canada-Chine (CCIFF) takes place in Montreal, Canada.
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