Tier 4
Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival
Ottawa, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 1 June 2026
- Entry fee
- from CAD 1
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 24 September 2026
About Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival
The Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival is a mostly volunteer-run Ottawa festival of Indigenous film and media art, eligible for works telling First Nations, Metis or Inuit stories or addressing international Indigenous issues, with preference for Indigenous artists and recent work.
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.
Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival submission FAQ
When is the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival is around 1 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival?
Submitting to Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival costs from CAD 1 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival held?
Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival takes place in Ottawa, Canada.
Is Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
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