The official call for entries for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards is now open!

Final Deadline OCTOBER 28

Read more about Rules & Eligibility

For short films (live-action and animated) must meet the following:

Eligibility:

• Canadian Production: Must be a Canadian or co-production.
• First Submission: Must not have competed in previous Canadian Screen Awards or Prix Gémeaux.
• Exhibition Period: Screened between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

Qualifying Screenings:

• Commercial: At least one theatrical screening in Canada or release on an approved SVOD platform.
• Festivals: Acceptance into at least two approved Canadian festivals. Eligible Festivals & Online Platforms
• International: Winning a “Best of” award at an approved international festival also qualifies.

Award Categories:

• Best Live Action Short Drama: Credits for Producer, Director, and Screenwriter.
• Best Animated Short: Credits for Producer and Director.
• Performance in a Live Action Short Drama: Performer in a credited role.

Entry Requirements:

• Deadline: October 28, 2024.
• Materials: Full film upload, screen credits, synopsis (60 words in both languages), promotional images, and confirmation letters for screenings.

The Equity & Inclusion Fund for the Canadian Screen Awards 2025 is a financial assistance program designed to cover submission fees for underrepresented industry professionals. Its goal is to remove cost barriers for those wishing to participate in the Canadian Screen Awards.

• Who it’s for: Primarily for Black, Indigenous, persons of color, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
• What it covers: Needs-based assistance to help pay for the submission fees to enter the awards.
• Application Dates: Opens on September 23, 2024, and closes on October 18, 2024.

It’s a targeted initiative to support inclusion and diversity in the Canadian screen industry by reducing financial barriers.