*** Screening fees paid to all 2026 selected films. ***
1) The film must represent the work of at least one self-identified Queer filmmaker, or have a predominantly Queer cast or crew, representing Queer lived experience.
2) Films must be less than 2 years from original release date.
3) FEATURE FILMS MUST NOT be or have been available online in any form within Canada.
4) SHORT FILMS - Priority is given to films that have not yet screened in Calgary and are not yet available online. We do accept competition-based created shorts, where screening online is part of the process (e.g. Telus STORYHIVE).
5) All applicable licenses and waivers of copyrights, moral rights, trademarks, and other such intellectual property rights have been secured by the filmmaker(s).
6) As an accessible film festival, all films must be submitted with subtitles or closed captioning in English, PLUS any applicable warnings regarding flashing lights for those with light sensitivities.
7) Submission fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
8) Films only need to be submitted in one category. All films submitted will be considered for the category they are best suited by the programming team.
9) Only entries made via FilmFreeway will be considered.
10) Submission deadlines are at 11:59 PM MST of the posted date.
DEADLINE | February 15, 2026
- Canadian Short
- Canadian Feature
- International Short
- International Feature
Waivers:
We provide fee waiver codes for Alberta filmmakers, underrepresented filmmakers and student film makers. Filmmakers can contact our Creative Communities Program Lead to request a waiver PRIOR to submitting their film at Wilmer@calgaryqueerartssociety.com.
