Years running: 25 (since 1999)
Calgary International Film Festival
International Film Festival in Calgary.
About
CIFF has become one of the largest film festivals in Canada – enjoyed by upwards of 50,000 cultural enthusiasts. The Calgary International Film Festival (“CIFF” or “the Festival”) accepts submissions of films of all lengths and subject matters for inclusion in the following programs: Galas, Headliners, Mavericks, Canadian Cinema, World Cinema (including American), Documentaries, Shorts, Music On Film, Late Shows, the Youth By Youth Film Series, and annual Spotlight programs (TBA).
Program
- Galas,
- Headliners,
- Mavericks,
- Canadian Cinema,
- World Cinema (including American),
- Documentaries,
- Shorts,
- Music On Film,
- Late Shows,
- The Youth By Youth Film Series,
- Annual Spotlight programs (TBA).
Awards
- Audience Choice awards for Best Narrative Feature,
- Audience Choice awards for Best Documentary Feature,
- Audience Choice awards for Best Live Action Short,
- Audience Choice awards for Best Animated Short,
- Discovery Awards (Best First Feature Film) in the Narrative and Documentary categories (cash prize).
- Short Film awards are also presented to the Best Alberta Short Film (the Enbridge Alberta Spirit Award) and the Best Overall Short Film.
Rules
- The film was completed after June 1, 2022, and was not previously submitted to CIFF.
- films from 30 seconds in duration;
- FEATURE Films must be a Calgary premiere. This includes local films.
- SHORT FILMS - priority if given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary, or not yet available online.
- One can submit more than one film.
Documents and Other Requisite Items
- Fill out entry form (online, via official site only);
- Pay entry fees;
- Submission via Filmfreeway is also available.
- Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements
City premiere required.
Jury and Organizers
- Executive Director — Jacqueline Dupuis
- Director of Programming — Trevor Smith
Documents
Place
Canada
Calgary
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
Calgary International Film Festival
#207, 214-11th Avenue SE
Calgary AB T2G0X8
Canada
Phone: 403-283-1490,
403-209-4957
Contact Emails
Social Networks
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- Opening DateJanuary 16, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineJanuary 24, 2023
- Regular DeadlineApril 28, 2023
- Extended DeadlineMay 26, 2023
- Final DeadlineJune 26, 2023
- NotificationsAugust 17, 2023
- Event Dates21 September — 1 October 2023
Must meet the Alberta point requirements to qualify, and be over 60 minutes. (please email us for a waiver code) Albertan location (2 points) Resident Albertan principle cast member (1 point) Resident Albertan writer (1 point), Resident Albertan producer (1 point), Resident Albertan director (1 point), Albertan funding source (2 points).
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Extended Deadline — $55
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Final Deadline — $75
Must meet the Alberta point requirements to qualify, and be under 30 minutes. (please email us for a waiver code) Albertan location (2 points) Resident Albertan principle cast member (1 point) Resident Albertan writer (1 point), Resident Albertan producer (1 point), Resident Albertan director (1 point), Albertan funding source (2 points).
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline — $70
Films from Canada, over 60 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Extended Deadline — $55
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Final Deadline — $75
Films from outside North America, over 60 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Regular Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
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Final Deadline — $85
Any Canadian short film, under 40 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline — $70
Documentary films over 60 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Regular Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
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Final Deadline — $85
Any USA or international short film, under 30 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline — $70
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