Rules & Regulations

  • All films selected for the Festival will be in Competition.
  • Our festival has no age limit, and we are eager to see the festival-related films of all ages and races.
  • To submit a film, you must have created the project yourself, own the rights, or have permission from the content owner to submit the film to us.
  • We accept Canadian and International shorts.
  • Long films can participate in our competitive section. (Our competitive sector has no time limit.)
  • Non-English language films must have English subtitles.
  • Films will be selected, and entrants will be notified via email by 10  April 2021. All correspondence will be done by email; no information will be provided over the phone.
  • Upon acceptance, filmmakers must provide high-resolution digital photographs, synopsis, credits, poster, or other press kits or promotional materials for each film. Filmmakers must also provide a copy of the film trailer (if applicable) and press screeners upon request.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individualized feedback to filmmakers.

Terms and Conditions:

  • After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified.
  • The film’s legal responsibility goes back to the person presenting it, and the festival does not take any responsibility for copyright or other legal matters.
  • The festival can have a copy of the film in the festival’s archives and library, as well as information and photos, posters and trailers provided by the participant, and two minutes