Films for kids, about kids, made by kids.
Canada’s festival of films for, about and made by kids — growing city by city, coast to coast to coast, with free submissions from every province, territory and country.
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One festival, five ways in
National
Canadian stories from all 13 provinces and territories.
International
Children’s films from every corner of the world.
Indigenous
Films by and about Indigenous communities.
Made by Kids
Directors under 18. Under-12, 13–17 and experimental divisions.
World Focus
One guest country’s children’s cinema history, every year.
Coast to coast to coast
A festival for every young filmmaker and every family in the country. We start in 1 of 13 provinces and territories this year and grow city by city — the goal is all 13 by 2030.
The 2027 lineup is on its way
Our Academy is watching this year’s submissions now. The Official Selection is announced on July 20, 2027. There’s still time to submit your film for free.
AWARDS
Voted by the Academy. Some categories by you.
Every section except World Focus names its Top Nominees and Winners. The badges stay on every film page and crew profile for good.
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From the festival
What Academy Membership Involves
Academy members are professionals who help recognize the best in children's media.
Sep 30, 2026What Happens to a Film Once Its Festival Year Ends
Nothing about a film's page disappears when the festival moves on.
Sep 30, 2026Why Every Credited Name Gets a Profile Automatically
Recognition should not depend on being the one name people remember from a poster.
Sep 30, 2026There’s a seat for everyone
Submit a film
Free for every category. Step by step, save as you go.
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Volunteer
Ushers, check-in, red carpet, kids’ workshops.
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Join the Academy
Industry professionals who judge the CKFF Awards.
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Sponsor
Put your name behind children’s cinema.
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