Tier 3
Nickel Independent Film Festival
St. John's Newfoundland, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 8 January 2027
- Entry fee
- from CAD 5
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Experimental
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Nickel Independent Film Festival
Founded in 2001, the Nickel Independent Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Our annual summer festival takes place at the legendary LSPU Hall in downtown St. John's, and features a week blocked with film screenings,
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.
Nickel Independent Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Nickel Independent Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Nickel Independent Film Festival is around 8 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Nickel Independent Film Festival?
Submitting to Nickel Independent Film Festival costs from CAD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Nickel Independent Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Nickel Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Nickel Independent Film Festival held?
Nickel Independent Film Festival takes place in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada.
Is Nickel Independent Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Nickel Independent 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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