Tier 4
Regina, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
RIFFA (Regina International Film Festival and Awards) is the largest film festival in Saskatchewan, a non-profit celebrating global cinema with a hybrid model of online screenings followed by in-person screenings and an awards ceremony in Regina.
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 Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) is around 8 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) 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.
Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) takes place in Regina, Canada.
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