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Calling emerging filmmakers! Short Film Face Off is looking for your films

CBC is looking for short films from every region of the country for Season 18 of Short Film Face Off

Deadline for submissions March 21

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A Black woman with her hair tied up on her head in a beige blouse and sitting in a chair facing the camera. The chair is back on.
Amanda Parris will return to host Season 18 of Short Film Face Off. But first we need your submissions. (Brianna Roye)
Are you an emerging Canadian filmmaker who wants to get a short film in front of a national audience?


Consider submitting your work to the 18th season of Short Film Face Off, airing this August and September on CBC TV and CBC Gem.

The CBC is looking for short films from every region of the country to be presented on the program.

Short Film Face Off will broadcast nine films along with commentaries from the filmmakers. A panel of industry professionals provides perspective on the creative and technical aspects of the films.

The home viewing audience votes for their favourite film. All nine films will be in the running. 

The winning filmmaker will receive the Telefilm Canada award of $30,000 to be used for their next film. Submission is FREE! Each filmmaker will receive a license fee.

So what are we looking for? See guidelines here.

The deadline for entries is March 21, 2025.

VISIT: shortfilmfaceoff.ca for the submission form.

Watch previous seasons of Short Film Face Off on CBC Gem.

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