WHAT IS THE CANADIAN FILM FEST LOOKING FOR?
• Films by Canadians
• Films of all genres. Tell us a great story!
• Toronto premieres (at minimum)
• CFF waives the Toronto premiere status for BIPOC filmmakers (directors and producers)
• Films produced within the last two (2) years
WHAT IS THE CANADIAN FILM FEST NOT LOOKING FOR?
• Films from non-Canadian directors
• Films that are available online. Even if your project stars Ryan Reynolds. We'll watch it, but we can't program it.
• Films that have screened in Toronto
ENTRY DETAILS AND FEES:
• REGULAR DEADLINE
$25 short films
$45 feature films
• EXTENDED DEADLINES
$35 short films
$55 feature films
• CFF does not grant waivers except to Canadian BIPOC filmmakers, female and non-binary filmmakers, and high school students. To claim a waiver fee, email: ashleigh@canfilmfest.ca
• Entry fees are non-refundable
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• Films must be a Toronto premiere. Toronto screenings, whether private (e.g. cast/crew screenings) or at school, automatically disqualify your film.
• CFF waives the Toronto premiere status for BIPOC filmmakers. If a film has screened in Toronto over the past two (2) years, it is eligible for the Canadian Film Fest.
• Short films must not exceed 25 minutes in length, including credits
• Feature films must be at a minimum of 70 minutes in length
• All non-English language films must have English subtitles
• Films must be available in DCP format
• Submissions may not be withdrawn from CFF once invited to screen and confirmed, except at the sole discretion of the Festival
• All selected films may be excerpted for publicity purposes
• A separate entry form and an additional entry fee are required for each film submitted
• CFF does not accept resubmissions
• Films must be completed in the last two (2) years
• CFF pays screening fees for short and feature films
• By submitting to Canadian Film Fest, you agree to receive communications from the festival (and may unsubscribe at any time)
