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Festival International Présence Autochtone | Circkit

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Festival International Présence Autochtone

Montréal, Canada

Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Features, Documentaries

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About Festival International Présence Autochtone

The Montreal First Peoples' Festival, organized annually since 1991 by Terres en Vues, is a multidisciplinary Indigenous arts festival in Montréal featuring more than 60 competing films alongside music, dance, and performance.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

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.

Festival International Présence Autochtone submission FAQ

Does Festival International Présence Autochtone require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Festival International Présence Autochtone accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Festival International Présence Autochtone held?

Festival International Présence Autochtone takes place in Montréal, Canada.

Is Festival International Présence Autochtone a scam, or is it legitimate?

Festival International Présence Autochtone is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Festival International Présence Autochtone through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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