Tier 4
Montreal, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
Les Sommets du cinema d'animation, organised by the Cinematheque quebecoise, celebrates animation in all its forms - from heritage films and new media to current production. The 24th (2026) edition featured over 140 films including some 50 premieres.
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 Sommets du Cinéma d'Animation de Montréal is around 27 February 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
No premiere requirement. Sommets du Cinéma d'Animation de Montréal accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Sommets du Cinéma d'Animation de Montréal takes place in Montreal, Canada.
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