Submissions
Submit a film
ICFF welcomes work from filmmakers in Canada, India and the wider diaspora. Submissions are managed entirely through FilmFreeway.
Eligibility overview
- Open to filmmakers of any age, nationality or experience level
- Work must be substantially complete at the time of submission
- Films not in English or French require English subtitles
- The submitter must hold or represent the rights required for public screening
- Rules, fees and completion-date windows to be confirmed
Rules and fees to be confirmed
Rules and guidelines
Submitting a film means confirming that you have secured all necessary rights, including music, archival material and third-party footage, for festival and non-commercial screening.
ICFF does not take any ownership stake in submitted work. Selected films will be contacted to agree screening terms in writing before any public presentation.
Full rules will be published on the FilmFreeway listing before submissions open.
Key dates
- Submissions open
- To be confirmed
- Regular deadline
- To be confirmed
- Late deadline
- To be confirmed
- Notification
- To be confirmed
Categories
Submission categories
Feature Narrative
Fiction features over 60 minutes.
Feature Documentary
Non-fiction features over 60 minutes.
Short Narrative
Fiction shorts under 40 minutes.
Short Documentary
Non-fiction shorts under 40 minutes.
Student
Work completed as part of an accredited program.
Emerging Canadian Voices
First or second work by a Canada-based filmmaker.
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