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40th Venice International Film Critics’ Week 

Venice, Italy, August 27 to September 6, 2025

Deadline

June 20, 2025

CALL FOR ENTRIES

(Debut features, narrative, and documentary) 

The Venice International Film Critics’ Week is currently accepting submissions to its up-coming edition. The Venice Critics’ Week is an independent and parallel section of the Venice International Film Festival organized by the Union of Italian Film Critics (SNCCI). It presents a selection of seven debut films in competition presented as world premieres. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA



Telefilm Canada recognizes the selection of a film in the festival for applications to its International Promotion Program. 

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montréal 
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca 
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