Tier 3
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Planet in Focus is celebrating our 27th anniversary as Canada’s leading environmental film organization showcasing and promoting outstanding environmental films in all genres by Canadian and international filmmakers. Planet in Focus proudly pays screening fees to all Official
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
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CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
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CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
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The main submission deadline for Planet In Focus is around 29 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Planet In Focus costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Planet In Focus accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Planet In Focus takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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