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Nordlys Film and Arts Festival

Camrose, Canada

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

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About Nordlys Film and Arts Festival

Nordlys (Norwegian for 'northern lights') is an annual film and arts festival held over Family Day weekend at the historic Bailey Theatre in Camrose, Alberta, screening award-winning films from Canada and around the world since 2010.

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.

Nordlys Film and Arts Festival submission FAQ

Does Nordlys Film and Arts Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Nordlys Film and Arts Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Nordlys Film and Arts Festival held?

Nordlys Film and Arts Festival takes place in Camrose, Canada.

Is Nordlys Film and Arts Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Nordlys Film and Arts Festival 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 Nordlys Film and Arts Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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