Categories

All categories are free to enter at every deadline. Films are juried and shown in their festival category. Each section names Top Nominees and a winner in every category. See the rules and terms.

National (Canadian)

Canadian Animation
Canadian Documentary
Canadian Feature Film
Canadian Short Film
Canadian Student Film
Canadian TV Series and Web Series

International

International Animation
International Documentary
International Feature Film
International Short Film
International Student Film
International TV Series and Web Series

Indigenous

Indigenous Animation
Indigenous Documentary
Indigenous Feature Film
Indigenous Short Film
Indigenous Student Film
Indigenous TV Series and Web Series

Made by Kids

Animation by Kids
Documentary by Kids
Experimental/Creative Film by Kids
Short Film by Kids (Under 12)
Short Film by Teens (13–17)

World Focus

Each year we spotlight children’s films from one country, with a look at that country’s film industry and history. World Focus 2027: Brazil. World Focus has no competition.

Film length

Features: 41 minutes or longer
Shorts: 40 minutes or less