Submission FAQs
Q: I live in the US, but I’m Canadian – am I eligible?
A: Canadians are eligible, no matter where they live. Filmmaking teams that involve Canadians and team-members of other nationalities are also welcome to submit.
Q: My film is longer than the eligibility requirements ask for, should I submit it anyway?
A: Our length requirements are firm - please make sure your submission meets the criteria described.
Q: Is the deadline date for postmarked packages or actual arrival?
A: As long as your submission is postmarked by the deadline date, we will be happy to accept it.
Q: Can I drop my submission off to you?
A: We prefer that you mail submissions. You may drop off submissions to the Local Shorts Program. Please see the submission form for address details.
Q: My film isn’t complete. Can I submit a working copy to you?
A: If we select your film for KCFF and you want to make minor changes, that is possible, but please submit as final a cut as you have available, and indicate any intended changes on your application form. Due to the tight timelines around the Local Shorts Program, please only submit the final cut of your film to this program.
Q: I submitted my film last year and it wasn’t accepted. Can I re-submit it?
A: We regret that we cannot reconsider films that have been submitted in the past.
Q: When will I know the outcome of my submission?
A: Decisions about programming are usually made in late January, with a formal announcement of the line-up in February. Programming decisions for the Local Shorts Program are made in mid-February.
LOCAL SHORTS
STATUS: CLOSED FOR 2013
Eligibility

Only Canadian films made by Canadian filmmakers will be considered. To qualify for the Local Shorts Program, a film must:
• Have been filmed within 100 km of Kingston, Ontario or
• Have been written or directed by a current or former Kingstonian or
• Have an arguable connection the Kingston-area, as deemed appropriate by KCFF
Maximum length: 12 minutes - films that exceed this length will not be considered
Requirements for Submission:
- 1 DVD screening copy clearly labeled with your name, contact information and the film’s title
- 1 digital copy (Quicktime file) of the film on DVD
- A 25 word synopsis of the film
- A brief biography of the filmmaker(s)
- A complete credit list
- Completed submission form
- NOTE: submission to the Local Shorts Program is FREE.
FEATURES
STATUS: CLOSED FOR 2013 - the submission deadline has passed
Eligibility:
- Only submissions of Canadian films made by Canadian filmmakers will be considered.
- Minimum length: 75 minutes
- Entries previously submitted and not accepted may not be resubmitted.
Early Bird Deadline: October 19 - $35 fee
Regular Deadline: November 16 - $40 fee
SHORTS
STATUS: CLOSED FOR 2013 - the submission deadline has passed
Eligibility:
- Only Canadian films made by Canadian filmmakers will be considered.
- Maximum length: 20 minutes
- Entries previously submitted and not accepted may not be resubmitted.
Early Bird Deadline: October 19 - $20 fee
Regular Deadline: November 16 - $25 fee