Tier 2
Saguenay, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
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.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Grand Prize to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for REGARD - Saguenay International Short Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
REGARD - Saguenay International Short Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. REGARD - Saguenay International Short Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
REGARD - Saguenay International Short Film Festival takes place in Saguenay, Canada.
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