SUBMISSIONS HAVE CLOSED

Submissions to the 26th edition of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival have closed. We will begin accepting submissions for the 2027 festival in late spring of 2026. Keep an eye on this space, or sign up for our newsletter to be notified of next year’s deadlines.

We accept submissions via Film Freeway, and there’s a nominal charge to protect us from being spammed by bots. Proceeds from submission fees go towards funding our year-round filmmaking workshops. 

SUBMISSIONS FOR KCFF26 HAVE CLOSED

ELIGIBILITY

  • Only submissions of Canadian films by Canadian filmmakers will be considered. Canadian filmmakers include citizens, landed immigrants, permanent residents, newcomers, anyone currently living and working in Canada (including international students), and Canadians living abroad.
  • If you have an arguable connection to Canada and are not a Canadian filmmaker, please email us.
  • Selection will be based on quality and form.
  • Films must be new releases that have not been submitted to KCFF in the past.
  • Preference given to films making a premiere: international, national, provincial, regional, or local.
  • Films must either be in English or in the original language with English subtitles.
  • It is possible to submit a working copy of a film; please email us at submit [@] kingcanfilmfest.com for more info.

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