CineFAM is a Haitian Creole word meaning “films by women”. Founded by filmmaker and producer Frances-Anne Solomon in 2016, CineFAM is registered as a not-for-profit company in Canada. CineFAM’s mandate is to support bold, original film stories by Women and non-binary creators of colour BASED IN CANADA. Since 2016, annual activities include: a 3-day film festival; a short film challenge for emerging filmmakers. In 2019, CineFAM launched its first Feature Film Incubator for Canadian women of colour directors.

Rules & Terms

FILMMAKERS
CineFAM seeks works made by women of colour filmmakers from Canadian backgrounds and/or that celebrate and explore Canadian themes. Every year, women of colour in film gather to share stories, enjoy camaraderie and to support each other’s work. CineFAM will be bringing you the best from women of colour creators in Canada.

FILMS
All film submissions must be completed online.
All films must be made by a Canadian filmmaker.
Films in foreign languages must be subtitled in English.
Please indicate whether your film will have its Canadian Premiere, Ontario Premiere or Toronto Premiere at the time it is screened in October 2024.

MARKETING MATERIALS
When submitting your film, you must provide:
- A Synopsis
- A trailer
- A poster
- Two Stills Shots
- A Director’s headshot
- A Director’s biography
- An EPK
All submitted files must be high resolution. A more detailed list of requested marketing materials will be submitted upon acceptance into the festival.

EXCLUSIVITY
The Filmmaker agrees that the Picture will not be screened anywhere else in Canada thirty days prior the start date of the Festival and thirty days after the end date of the Festival in order to preserve the integrity of CineFAM Film Festival.
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  • Angela Onuora

    I loved the experience! Very pleasant to work with all through and so supportive of women of colour in the film space. I got to appreciate the work other filmmakers put into their work through the well-thought-out panel discussion sessions. I look forward to submitting again to CineFam Film Festival.

    February 2022
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  • Keesha Chung

    It was an honour to have my film included in this years festival. The team was wonderful to work with and it was a pleasure to connect with other filmmakers.

    November 2021
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  • Jennifer Holness

    CineFAM Film Festival is a game-changer for women of colour. It is a great festival to have you and your work seen, uplifted and celebrated for what it truly is!

    October 2021
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  • Ann Shin

    We enjoyed working with Cinefam for 2021. They do a great job promoting the films and the festival. They are organized and a pleasure to communicate with. We were honoured to receive the Best Director award.

    October 2021
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  • Muniyra Douglas

    Grateful to have been part of Cinefam's 4th Annual Festival. It was a great opportunity to display my film and connect with other filmmakers.

    November 2020
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