Tier 2
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
Vancouver, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 23 December 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 30
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 30 September 2026
About DOXA Documentary Film Festival
DOXA is Western Canada's largest documentary film festival, presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver based non-profit, charitable society (incorporated in 1998) devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences. The society
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.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the DOXA Documentary Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for DOXA Documentary Film Festival is around 23 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to DOXA Documentary Film Festival?
Submitting to DOXA Documentary Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does DOXA Documentary Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. DOXA Documentary Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is DOXA Documentary Film Festival held?
DOXA Documentary Film Festival takes place in Vancouver, Canada.
Is DOXA Documentary Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
DOXA Documentary 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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