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Calgary International Film Festival
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
ABOUT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films, and creating remarkable festival experiences.”
Achieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As, networking, and through panels and film talks open to the general public.
Located in one of North America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Work as a Moviemaker the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has grown to be the biggest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada.
Offering over $40,000 in cash and prizes, the festival awards outstanding films selected by the audience and esteemed juries. Showcasing an average of 200 short and feature-length, multi-genre films, from Canada and around the world, CIFF is a qualifying, accredited festival for the Academy Awards® and the Canadian Screen Awards.
Located on the edge of the world's most dynamic filming locations, the festival is known for its hospitality and has been named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023!
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
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Notification Date
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Event Date
September 18 - 28, 2025
Earlybird |
Regular |
Extended |
Final |
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Features (Canadian) |
Feb 23, 2024: $35 |
April 16, 2024: $45 |
May 31, 2024: $55 |
June 13, 2024: $75 |
Features (International) |
Feb 23, 2024: $45 |
April 16, 2024: $55 |
May 31, 2024: $65 |
June 13, 2024: $85 |
Short Films |
Feb 23, 2024: $30 |
April 16, 2024: $40 |
May 31, 2024: $50 |
June 13, 2024: $70 |
Student Short Films |
Feb 23, 2024: $20 |
April 16, 2024: $30 |
May 31, 2024: $40 |
June 13, 2024: $60 |
Youth by Youth Short Films (Under 18) |
Feb 23, 2024: $10 |
April 16, 2024: $15 |
May 31, 2024: $20 |
June 13, 2024: $30 |
Visit the Calgary International Film Festival website for more information.