Tier 4
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 31 January 2027
- Entry fee
- from USD 10
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 1 October 2026
About CaribbeanTales International Film Festival
The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is a Toronto festival run by CaribbeanTales presenting Caribbean and diaspora cinema - features, documentaries, shorts and experimental works. Its 2026 edition (Sept 8-13) is a joint 'Screen Share' collaboration with the Caribbean Film Festival.
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.
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for CaribbeanTales International Film Festival is around 31 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to CaribbeanTales International Film Festival?
Submitting to CaribbeanTales International Film Festival costs from USD 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does CaribbeanTales International Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. CaribbeanTales International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is CaribbeanTales International Film Festival held?
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival takes place in Toronto, Canada.
Is CaribbeanTales International Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
CaribbeanTales International 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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