MIFF Opens 2027 Submissions for Features, Shorts and XR
The first round closes October 31. Filmmakers need to protect Victoria premiere status and enter the correct category before paying.
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imagineNATIVE Opens 2027 Festival Submissions for Indigenous Creators
Submissions remain open, but imagineNATIVE still lists conflicting October 10 and October 16 no-fee cutoffs. Entrants should verify the live form.
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Tribeca Opens 2027 Submissions Across Film, TV, Games and Podcasts
The first early deadlines arrive October 21 and 28, with separate tracks for films, episodic work, digital creators, games, podcasts, and branded storytelling.
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SXSW 2027 Film and TV Submissions Are Closed—What Applicants Should Know
The October 1 final deadline has passed. Submitters should preserve their confirmation, keep screening links active, and expect a decision by February 9.
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