Tier 2
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) is a competitive international women directors’ film festival established in 2001, as a not-for-profit organization. FeFF is big on audience engagement and networking. An audience Q&A follows each screening. Festival delegates receive a VIP
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 The Female Eye Film Festival is around 5 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to The Female Eye Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. The Female Eye Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
The Female Eye Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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