Tier 4
Victoria, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Since 1995, The Victoria Film Festival (VFF) has presented the best Canadian and international feature, documentary, and short film to Victoria and Vancouver Island in a ten-day celebration of cinema. This year marks our 33rd festival! Eclectic and inspiring, the festival hosts
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
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CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
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CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
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The main submission deadline for The Victoria Film Festival is around 5 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to The Victoria 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 Victoria Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
The Victoria Film Festival takes place in Victoria, Canada.
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