The Regina International Film Festival & Awards and Fire Ring Productions is challenging early career filmmakers to create a cinematic and impactful short film project.
The winning applicant will be awarded:
- $10,000 CDN cash prize,
- a three-day package rental (camera, lens kit, light kit, audio kit) from Play Creative Media, valued at $10,000 CDN,
- a free 2-hour legal consultation courtesy of MLT Aikins LLP valued at $1,200 CDN,
- and one all-access pass to RIFFA 2025 valued at $400 CDN.
The full prize equals a value of $21,600 CDN!
The winner will have four months to produce a short film project right here in Saskatchewan. The winning film will premiere at RIFFA’s 10th anniversary celebration which takes place August 19-23 2025, and the winner will receive an all-access pass to the film festival. This includes access to all screenings, industry programming, and the RIFFA awards ceremony & afterparty, valued at $400.
UPDATE (Mar 4, 2025): Revised eligibility requirements and extended deadline. See below.
Eligible Applicants
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Full-time Saskatchewan resident
- 18+ years of age
- Applicant must be an emerging filmmaker who has produced, directed and/or written at
least one independent media project.
Eligible Projects
- Short narrative, short experimental, or docu-short not exceeding ten minutes (including
opening and end credits) - Produced in Saskatchewan
- All languages are welcome. Regardless of language, the film must include English sub-titles if it contains narrative, dialogue or lyrics.
Applications open: February 14, 2025, at 5pm CST
Applications deadline: March 28, 2025, at 5pm CST
Winner announced: April 4, 2025, at 5pm CST
Deadline for completed project: August 4, 2025
World Premiere at RIFFA 2025: August 19-23, 2025
Applications must be submitted through FilmFreeway using the provided link. A non-refundable $25 CDN fee is required to enter this challenge.