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Niagara Canada International Film Festival

Ontario, Canada, North America

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Feature, Short

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Niagara Canada International Film Festival

Ontario, Canada, North America

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Ontario Canada

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info@niff.ca

416-648-7500

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Venue

Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel 6400 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1T6, , Canada Show me on the map

About the festival

Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NIFF) is conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Also, The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is an annual showcase of World Cinema created by world film makers. Films include short, feature, documentaries and Social & Music which explore the culture, history and tradition. It is a unique festival to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry from Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.

Reaching a potential audience of millions of Ontario-based movie lovers, NIFF (Niagara Canada International Film Festival) provides a unique cultural destination for Niagara and Ontario based ex-patriots to connect with the culture of home through the magic of cinema.

Our Vision:

"Bringing the World to Niagara Falls, Canada through a shared passion for film and the power of storytelling.”

Our Mission

The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and promotion of Film Makers, Storytellers and Artists and sharing with audiences. Everyone has a story to tell, our goal is to inspire and encourage people to share their stories using the media of film and to create events that enable the sharing of those stories across communities and beyond.

We accept all genres of films from all over the world. We create an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged and let them compete with other filmmakers. We perform a comprehensive evaluation process and select only high-quality films.  

All winners will receive trophy, certificates & Cash Prices. And complimentary travel certificate for 5 nights (NiagaraFalls, Canada) .

All official selection will screen at the event and winners will be chosen at the event.

All short films are eligible for the Audience Choice Award, which includes a cash prize of $1000.

Certificate and $500 Cash prices for first 3 best photos at Niagara Falls.

All winners will get "Festival Invitation Letter" from Festival Committee

Best international narrative Short
Best Canadian narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Covid 19 Film
Best Student Short Film
Best International Feature Film
Best Human Right's Film
Best Directing in Feature Film
Best Actor in Feature Film
Best Actress in Feature Film
Best Long Feature Script
Best Music Video
Best Actor in Short
Best Actress in Short
Best Directing in Short
Best Script in Short
Best Canadian Feature Film
Best Canadian Documentary
Best Female Director
Best Social Justice Film
Best LGBT'S Film
Best Environmentalist Film
Best Women's issue Film
Best Culinary Film
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Horror
Best Comedy
Best Animation
Best Web Series/ Tv Pilot

About

Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NIFF) is conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Also, The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is an annual showcase of World Cinema created by world film makers. Films include short, feature, documentaries and Social & Music which explore the culture, history and tradition. It is a unique festival to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry from Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.

Reaching a potential audience of millions of Ontario-based movie lovers, NIFF (Niagara Canada International Film Festival) provides a unique cultural destination for Niagara and Ontario based ex-patriots to connect with the culture of home through the magic of cinema.

Our Vision:

"Bringing the World to Niagara Falls, Canada through a shared passion for film and the power of storytelling.”

Our Mission

The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and promotion of Film Makers, Storytellers and Artists and sharing with audiences. Everyone has a story to tell, our goal is to inspire and encourage people to share their stories using the media of film and to create events that enable the sharing of those stories across communities and beyond.

We accept all genres of films from all over the world. We create an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged and let them compete with other filmmakers. We perform a comprehensive evaluation process and select only high-quality films.  

All winners will receive trophy, certificates & Cash Prices. And complimentary travel certificate for 5 nights (NiagaraFalls, Canada) .

All official selection will screen at the event and winners will be chosen at the event.

All short films are eligible for the Audience Choice Award, which includes a cash prize of $1000.

Certificate and $500 Cash prices for first 3 best photos at Niagara Falls.

All winners will get "Festival Invitation Letter" from Festival Committee

Best international narrative Short
Best Canadian narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Covid 19 Film
Best Student Short Film
Best International Feature Film
Best Human Right's Film
Best Directing in Feature Film
Best Actor in Feature Film
Best Actress in Feature Film
Best Long Feature Script
Best Music Video
Best Actor in Short
Best Actress in Short
Best Directing in Short
Best Script in Short
Best Canadian Feature Film
Best Canadian Documentary
Best Female Director
Best Social Justice Film
Best LGBT'S Film
Best Environmentalist Film
Best Women's issue Film
Best Culinary Film
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Horror
Best Comedy
Best Animation
Best Web Series/ Tv Pilot

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

A) Eligibility Requirements

1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Films completed on or after Jan 1, 2015 are eligible for considerations. All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted.
3. Short films must be under 30 minutes and features should be 40 mins and over.
4. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
6. Only HD format films are screen at festival.
7. Entrants confirm and warrant required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

B) Submission Guidelines

1. Films must be submitted via online screener hosted by Vimeo, on DVD or on Blu-ray disc.
2. Only complete entries (including fee payment and screener) will be considered.
3. Entrants are permitted to submit works-in-progress (i.e., without final color correction or sound mixing), but please note that the programming committee will only consider the version submitted. Subsequent cuts or replacement copies will only be accepted at the request of the programming committee.

C) Judging & Selection

Films are selected for Festival presentation by the Niagara Canada International Film Festival programming committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by phone or email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.

All competitive film categories are judged during the Festival.

D) Entry Fees

Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration, registration notification, consideration by the programming department, and notification of the results. These fees may be paid by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express).

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Categories and fees

Best Feature Films
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $45
Regular (1st March, 2021) $60
Late (22nd March, 2021) $75
Description

Films must be longer than 40 minutes.

Best Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Films must be shorter than 30 minutes.

Best Covid19 Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Films sensitive to the issue of living during Covid19 outbreak .

Best Comedy Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Drama Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Foreign Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Thriller Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Horror Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Animation
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Mobile Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Documentary
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Nature / Wildlife Documentary
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Music Video
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Short music videos from around the world.

Best Student Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Actor
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Submit your film for Short to be considered for all categories.

Best Actress
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Submit your film for Short to be considered for all categories.

Best Director
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Submit your film for Short to be considered for all categories.

Best Cinematography
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Experimental Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Cinema of Canada
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best New Filmmaker
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Screenplay
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Comedy Screenplay
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Dramatic Screenplay
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best Romantic Comedy Screenplay
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best LGBTQ Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Films sensitive to the issue of LGBTQ community .

Sci-Fi Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Advertising
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

If you have produced a high quality advertising video, don't hesitate to submit it for a nominaton consideration.

Best Poster
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $25
Regular (1st March, 2021) $35
Late (22nd March, 2021) $45
Description

Best poster of a Short film. All genres and length are admitted.

Best Photography
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $10
Regular (1st March, 2021) $10
Late (22nd March, 2021) $15
Description

Beauty at Niagara Falls & Park - Photography
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th December, 2020) $10
Regular (1st March, 2021) $10
Late (22nd March, 2021) $15
Description

Best 20 photos will get Festival pass & invitation also $500 Cash price for first 3 best photos. Photos must be in and around Niagara Falls and Park.

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