Tier 2
Dallas, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
USA Film Festival is a Dallas festival whose 56th annual programme is scheduled for April 22-26, 2026.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Submitting to USA Film Festival costs from USD 50 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. USA Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
USA Film Festival takes place in Dallas, United States.
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