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FIN Kids: deadline and submission guide | Circkit

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Tier 4

FIN Kids

Halifax, Canada

Entry fee: Free to submit
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About FIN Kids

FIN Kids is the youth/kids strand of the FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, presenting curated films and shorts for young Atlantic Canadians plus a Youth Film Competition for filmmakers aged 18 and under.

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.

FIN Kids submission FAQ

How much does it cost to submit to FIN Kids?

FIN Kids is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.

Does FIN Kids require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. FIN Kids accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is FIN Kids held?

FIN Kids takes place in Halifax, Canada.

Is FIN Kids a scam, or is it legitimate?

FIN Kids 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 FIN Kids through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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