2025 CTV BEST IN SHORTS COMPETITION

ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, in partnership with CTV, hosts an annual film competition
for filmmakers from Northern Ontario to submit their work for a chance to have it screened to a film
festival audience, receive exposure within the film industry, and compete for a variety of cash prizes.

HOW IT WORKS
Filmmakers from across Northern Ontario submit their project(s) for review by a panel of judges
to determine which films will be moving forward to compete at the Finalists Screening. The 2025
CTV Best in Shorts Finalists Screening will take place during the 37th edition of Cinéfest Sudbury
International Film Festival (September 13-21, 2025) where awards and cash prizes will be distributed.

AWARDS AND JUDGING
All submissions will be judged on quality, originality, technical execution, and content. Narrative,
documentary, experimental, animation, and music video projects are all eligible for entry.

• First Place: $1,500
• Second Place: $750
• Scholarship: $1,250 (awarded to a student enrolled in or intending to enroll in post-secondary studies)

 

Deadline: Friday, July 11 at 4:30 p.m.

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM - ENGLISH

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM - FRENCH

 

FESTIVAL PRESENTER