From the festival
Announcements, interviews and stories from our team and community writers.
Meet the young filmmakers of Made by Kids
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Sep 23, 2026
The One-Page Outline That Saves Young Filmmakers Hours of Editing
Write your ending before you write your beginning â it changes everything about what you shoot.
Sep 22, 2026 · AdminStories from Turtle Island
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Sep 22, 2026
Directing Child Actors Who Have Never Acted Before
The best performances from first-time young actors rarely come from asking them to "act."
Sep 21, 2026 · AdminWorld Focus: what Japan taught us
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Sep 21, 2026Look back: Canada Kids Festival 2018
Singers, dancers and young models: relive the talent and fashion show from our 2018 festival.
Sep 20, 2026
Free Submission Doesn't Mean Low Standards â What Jurors Actually Look For
CKFF is free to enter at every deadline. Here's what that free entry is actually being judged against.
Sep 20, 2026 · Admin Press releaseFestival announces 2027 venues
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Sep 20, 2026Meet the beaver family
Our new symbol: three generations who love stories.
Sep 19, 2026
Shorts vs. Features: Choosing the Right Runtime Before You Shoot
The runtime decision belongs at the start of a project, not in the edit.
Sep 19, 2026 · AdminFive films to watch with your family
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Sep 19, 2026
What Happens to Your Film After You Hit Submit
A walkthrough of the path from FilmFreeway to festival night.
Sep 18, 2026 · Admin