IFFA 2026

The following is the eligibility criteria for the submissions (Documentary and Feature Film):

1. Film must be made by Indian Diaspora or Indian (produced and directed in India).
2. Film should be completed after January 1, 2024.
3. The film should not have shown previously in any form across Alberta, either in-person screening or virtually online.
4. Non-English language films must have English subtitles.
5. Submission fees are Non-Refundable.

All entries must include the following:

a. Entry Form completed on FilmFreeway
b. Secure Online Screener
c. Submission Fees
d. Press Kit including film trailer, Cast and Crew information and still images

Waivers: We provide fee waiver codes for Canadian and Alberta productions. Please contact us if needed. Language of Submission: English, other languages should have English Subtitles

Short films:
Entry fee : Regular - $15; Student - $10;
Format : .mp4,.mov
Resolution : HD
(No nudity , extreme violence or offensive language allowed)
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The following is the eligibility criteria for the submissions (Alberta made Shorts only):
1. Film must be made by Indian Diaspora or Indo-Canadians living in Alberta.
2. Film should be completed after January 1, 2024.
3. The film should not have shown previously in any form across Alberta, either in-person screening or virtually online.
4. Non-English language films must have English subtitles.
5. Runtime of shorts should be less than 10 minutes
6. Submission fees are Non-Refundable. Entry fee : $5
Format : .mp4,.mov
Resolution : HD
(No nudity , extreme violence or offensive language allowed)

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The following is the eligibility criteria for the dance Competition:

1. Only dancers who meet the age requirements set by the competition are allowed to participate. Age verification will be done for the participants.
2. Songs can be any style - Radio edits only . No vulgar words.
3. Audition Videos cannot be from another dance competition.
4. Group minimum 3 members Max No limits.
5. Contestants agree that the time, manner, and method of judging the competition are final. No teacher, student, or parent will question a judge.
6. In the event of a tiebreaker, individual judges’ marks will be considered to break the tie, where the finalist with the highest individual judge score will supersede the other.
Mixed age groups will be permitted . The person with the highest age will considered to the category.
7. If the child age is less than the required age will be competing under the least available category.
8. Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is expected from all participants, and any unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification.
9. Conflict of Interest: No judge, organizer, or any other person involved in the competition may have any personal or financial interest in any of the competitors, including but not limited to being a family member, business partner, or sponsor. Any person found to have a conflict of interest may be disqualified from participating in the competition.