Zensa Media International Film Festival prides itself on promoting local and international talent. We are looking for short films that inspire, educate and entertain general audiences. Local and international filmmakers may apply for all categories with the exception of the Quebecois Cinema category that is a spotlight category for local filmmakers. .

Films must be suitable for a general audience and must not contain any inappropriate content that may not be suitable for younger audience members.

We are accepting short films, short documentaries and feature films (various themes). We also have a few special theme categories: Environment, fashion, comedy, food, dance, sports, documentary, short film (various themes), music videos and film trailers. For the first time, we also created a new additional category for provincial Quebecois filmmakers that have a bilingual or francophone film to promote le Cinema Quebecois.
An audience choice award will also be given to their favorite film.

This will be a fun event with an opportunity for the public to watch films from around the globe and a great networking event for filmmakers. We will also have our much appreciated audience raffle later in the evening at our film festival.

Our second event for our festival is our yearly Media Panel with well known professionals and artists who work in the media industry. Media panel will be online and tickets available October 25th, 2023. Our panelists for our upcoming 6th edition film festival will be announced later this summer.

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Host: The fabulous Pamela Pagano (City News Journalist/Public figure).

*We appreciate the ongoing support of local elected politicians and the companies that support creativity and high quality film shown at our event every year.

Best short film, best comedy film, best fashion film, best environment theme based film, best food theme film, best dance film, best trailer, best documentary & Audience Choice prize.

The Prestigious Artist of The Year award will be presented to an accomplished artist who is not only respected for their work in the industry but for the work they do for the public to make a difference in society.

Laurel provided for selected films and winning films
Prizes from sponsors provided in some of the selected categories.

Prizes in select categories.

Films should be submitted on a good quality online screener such as youtube or Vimeo. If you have a password to your video, please make sure to provide it with your application. If your film is accepted and another format is required, you will be contacted at a later date to provide the appropriate format.

This festival is for a general audience therefore should not contain any graphic violence and no pornography. Such films will be disqualified.

Person submitting their film must have all copyright clearances. Zensa Media International is not responsible for any claims made on films submitted. Filmmakers are responsible for all related issues or claims that may arise in regards to their films.

Zensa Media International reserves the right to use a short clip of film or photo stills for promotional related activities in regards to its film festival.

All non English films MUST have English subtitles.

All entry fees to our festival are non refundable.

Filmmakers can submit more than one film and submit to multiple categories.

Each entry and submission category must have its own submission fee.

There are no screening fees.

To be fair with everyone, we cannot grant ANY fee waivers.

No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection.

We accept local and international short films that fit the themes mentioned above.

Looking forward to seeing your films.

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  • 5 STAR ALL AROUND. ONE OF MY FAVORITE FILM FESTIVALS !!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEARS EVENTS. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL AWARD FOR OUR DOCUMENTARY “AROUND THE WORLD WITH CHEF DEVAN”

    January 2023
  • Stuart Chambers

    This is a really great festival and we were extremely happy to participate

    January 2023
  • Good communication and happy to participate.

    December 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing more great work from you.

  • Glen MacKay

    The festival showcases many genres. The organisers truly care. Great communication, encouragement and support.

    December 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Very kind of you to say. Our Zensa Media team is looking forward to seeing more great work from you.

  • Caroline Liviakis

    We were so happy that our dancefilm "Better Than You Doin You (don't be mad)" was shown in this year's festival! I unfortunately wasn't able to attend but the communication with Seema made me feel included in the process which I very much appreciated. This is a fun festival that features independent filmmakers from many genres.

    July 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. Our jury and audience really enjoyed your film. Looking forward to seeing more great work from you Caroline.