Tier 4
Meaford, Canada
Last verified 2 October 2026
Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF) is an annual festival held over Labour Day weekend each September at Meaford Hall and Cultural Centre in Meaford, Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, featuring filmmaker guest interviews, special dinners and after parties. The 2026 line-up is announced in July.
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.
No premiere requirement. Meaford International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Meaford International Film Festival takes place in Meaford, Canada.
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