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Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth | Circkit

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Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth

Vancouver, Canada

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

Official site

Last verified 25 June 2026

About Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth

Reel 2 Real (R2R) is an annual, competitive international film festival for children and youth in Vancouver, presented by Reel to Real: A Celebration of Moving Images for Youth Society, screening features, shorts, documentaries and animation with youth juries awarding prizes.

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.

Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth submission FAQ

Does Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth held?

Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth takes place in Vancouver, Canada.

Is Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth a scam, or is it legitimate?

Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth 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 Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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