Reel Asian hosts Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival and showcases 50 to 80 films from Canada and around the world each year.
Important Dates
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: March 13, 2026
EARLY DEADLINE: March 16, 2026
(No submission fee)
REGULAR DEADLINE: May 18, 2026
($15 short films • $25 feature films)
FINAL DEADLINE: June 2, 2026
($30 short films • $50 feature films)
FESTIVAL: November 2026
*All fees are priced in USD
Reel Asian Alumni Network (RAAN) Members receive a 50% discount on submissions. Click here to learn more and see if you’re eligible for RAAN.
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Please contact submissions@reelasian.com with any questions or concerns
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from Asia and the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by artists in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, Reel Asian provides a public forum for Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.
401 Richmond Street West, The Commons (Suite 448)
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8 Canada
(416) 703 – 9333
info@reelasian.com
Charitable number: 870021383RR0001
