Tier 2
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
26th Reelworld Film Festival Submissions are now open for the 26th annual Reelworld Film Festival! Add your voice to the canon of distinctive Canadian storytellers who form a part of Reelworld’s unique and vibrant history. Reelworld is Canada’s longest running festival dedicated
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 ReelWorld Film Festival is around 28 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to ReelWorld Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. ReelWorld Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
ReelWorld Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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