Tier 3
Vancouver, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Vancouver Queer Film Festival is a leading 2SLGBTQIA+ film festival in British Columbia with an eleven day festival every September.
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 Vancouver Queer Film Festival is around 15 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Vancouver Queer Film Festival costs from USD 7.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Vancouver Queer Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Vancouver Queer Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in Vancouver, Canada.
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