Tier 4
Abbotsford Film Festival
Abbotsford, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 31 January 2027
- Entry fee
- from USD 20
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Abbotsford Film Festival
The Abbotsford Film Festival is a Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival in Abbotsford, BC, returning for its 7th edition March 26-28, 2026. It showcases shorts, features, documentaries, music videos, animation and web series from emerging artists, students and established professionals.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Abbotsford Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Abbotsford Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Abbotsford Film Festival is around 31 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Abbotsford Film Festival?
Submitting to Abbotsford Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Abbotsford Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Abbotsford Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Abbotsford Film Festival held?
Abbotsford Film Festival takes place in Abbotsford, Canada.
Is Abbotsford Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Abbotsford Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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