Tier 3
Toronto, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival® is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by Asian-identifying artists in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada’s largest Asian film
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 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is around 2 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
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