Tier 2
USA Film Festival
Dallas, United States
- Submission deadline
- 1 February 2027
- Entry fee
- from USD 40
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Music videos
Last verified 30 September 2026
About USA Film Festival
USA Film Festival is a Dallas festival whose 56th annual programme is scheduled for April 22-26, 2026.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
USA Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the USA Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for USA Film Festival is around 1 February 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to USA Film Festival?
Submitting to USA Film Festival costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does USA Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. USA Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is USA Film Festival held?
USA Film Festival takes place in Dallas, United States.
Is USA Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
USA 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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