The 8th Annual SIFA Call for Submissions opens Monday September 20th.
Submissions will be accepted until October 8th.
Stay tuned for our updated info and website sifa.ca!
Awards & Prizes
Best Short
To qualify for this category, projects must not exceed 50 minutes. A web-series with a total running time of under 50 minutes is eligible in this category. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, their name placed on the Best Short Film SIFA trophy, and an individual trophy.
Best Long-Form To qualify for this category, a film or web-series must be over 50 minutes. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Music Video To qualify for this category, the director must retain creative control. Submissions must include proof that the musician(s) have permitted the submission of the music video, and that the director had creative control over the music video. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Performance This award is given to an outstanding performance by on-screen talent in a submitted film. The winner of this award will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Technical Achievement This award recognises achievement in the technical aspects of a nominated film, including cinematography, sound design, editing, and post-production. The winner of this award will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.
Audience Choice
The recipient of this award is chosen by the audience on November 27th, and will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.
