Submissions are now open for the Yorkton Film Festival, North America’s longest-running film festival, as it prepares to celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary in 2027.
Filmmakers have from now until January 31, 2027, to submit their work across 26 total categories: 17 main categories, alongside craft, technical, and accompanying awards; for a chance to win a coveted Golden Sheaf Award.
Established 1947, the Yorkton Film Festival celebrates the very best in Canadian cinema and continues to be dedicated to the promotion of the best screen-based media content, through our annual film festival and Golden Sheaf Awards competition.
Yorkton Film Festival runs from May 26 – 30, 2027, celebrating 80 years.
Submitting by December 16, 2026, secures Early Bird pricing and serves as the final deadline for student entries. Complete rules, categories and submission details via Film Freeway.