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DOXA Film Festival: Submissions are open!

DOXA is an international documentary film festival featuring new work selected by a committee, as well as thematic programming presented by independent curators. We are seeking submissions of short to feature length documentaries for our 25th annual festival, happening April 30 thru May 10, 2026. This call for submissions is for recently completed documentary films. Awards categories include Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Canadian Documentary, BC Documentary and Nigel Moore Award for Youth Programming.

SCHEDULE & FEES

Early Bird Submissions
Fees: $40 International Films | $30 Canadian Films
Deadline: November 30, 2025

Regular Submissions
Fees: $60 International Films | $45 Canadian Films
Deadline: December 20, 2025

Late Submissions
Fees: $80 International Films | $60 Canadian Films
Deadline: January 8, 2025

Please note: The fees listed are in USD

 

HOW TO SUBMIT

Use the FilmFreeway service. Film details and payment can be submitted directly through FilmFreeway.

Questions regarding the 2026 submissions process can be directed to submissions@doxafestival.ca.

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COMPANY

DOXA Film Festival

LOCATION

Vancouver

KEY DATES

January 8, 2026 12:00 am

Cost

+CA$30

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