Welcome to the 5th Annual Crank International Action Film Festival (CrankIAFF)
CrankIAFF is Canada’s first and only action film festival, dedicated to celebrating the pulse-pounding world of action cinema. Now entering our fifth year, we’re going all out with more energy, more excitement, and all the mayhem that makes action films unforgettable.

From explosive shorts to high-stakes stunts, CrankIAFF showcases the best in global action filmmaking—while honoring the creative and physical talent behind the camera, especially stunt performers, directors, and choreographers.

This year’s festival will feature screenings, interactive workshops, and appearances by special guests from the action film world. Whether you're a filmmaker, stunt artist, or lifelong action fan, CrankIAFF is your destination for pure cinematic adrenaline.

Awards Include:
• Best Short
• Best Director
• Best Cinematography
• Best Action Scene
• Best Stunt
• Best Fight
• Best Stunt Performer (Male)
• Best Stunt Performer (Female)

CrankIAFF has become a must-attend event for action lovers worldwide.
Submit your film, join the experience, and bring on the mayhem.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Action Scene
Best Stunt in a short
Best Fight sequence
NEW: Best action Performer (Male)
NEW: Best action Performer (Female)

Rules & Terms

By submitting your film for consideration to Crank IAFF, you agree for Crank to screen your film if selected for the festival and you remain obligated to this commitment.
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  • Ken Do

    So grateful to have been selected and a part of this festival!! Hopefully we can participate again next year! Everyone was so kind and inviting and supportive!

    April 2025
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  • Clayton Drake

    We had a blast at Crank for the Toronto premiere of Polaris. We met some cool people and the quality of the other films was fantastic. The picture and sound at the Carlton were excellent, and we even got to do a Q&A!

    Thank you to Aharon and team. Hopefully we will party together most righteously once again in the near future.

    April 2025
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  • Victor William Chen

    Crank International Action Film Festival is an awesome platform for any creator wishing to bring their vision to the spotlight. The communication is clear, on time and very receiving which makes one appreciate the hard work put into such events. Look forward to the next one to come!

    April 2025
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  • Nelson Caliguia Jr.

    Very accommodating and friendly communication. Thank you!

    September 2024
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  • Engineered Films

    We are Sydney based action movie makers and couldn't make it to the festival but we made and submitted a short called DE-COMM.
    The process of submitting and chatting with the Crank IAFF team was smooth and exciting. Their passion and enthusiasm was refreshing and made the experience fun and satisfying. Highly recommend! :)

    Matt Pearson
    Engineered Films

    August 2024
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