San Diego International Film Festival

About San Diego International Film Festival

Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations” and named San Diego’s Best Film Festival for eight consecutive years, the San Diego International Film Festival continues to grow as an important stop on the awards circuit. With its October timing and close proximity to Hollywood, the Festival attracts filmmakers, industry professionals, and passionate audiences from around the world.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film

  Must win a jury award for Best Animated Short at San Diego International Film Festival.

• Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

  Must win a jury award for Best Documentary Short at San Diego International Film Festival.

• Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

  Must win a jury award for Best Short Film (narrative) at San Diego International Film Festival.

San Diego International Film Festival submission FAQ