Tier 4
Mississauga, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
MISAFF (Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival) is Canada's premier festival of new South Asian and select Middle Eastern cinema, held in Mississauga, Ontario. Its 12th edition runs October 1 to 4, 2026 at Cineplex Mississauga, the Living Arts Centre and the Noel Ryan Theatre, and includes a symposium and student showcase.
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 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) is around 1 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) takes place in Mississauga, Canada.
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