2026 CAFTCAD Awards Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations document available in both French and English below:
Eligibility period for submissions September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2026
MANDATE
To promote and celebrate Canadian Costume Arts and Design and its contribution to the international world of film and television.
The annual CAFTCAD Awards Gala Event will recognize the breadth of talent, the scope of contemporary, period and fantasy elements, differing media platforms, formats and budgets, that exist within Canadian film and media costume design and arts.
TIMELINE
All times in Eastern Standard Time
Qualifying Airing Period for Submissions: September 1, 2024 to March 1, 2026
Early Bird Submissions via www.thecaftcadawards.com/submissions: Monday, September 11, 2025 – Monday, October 13, 2025 23:59
Last day to receive payment for Early Bird Submissions: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Regular Priced Submissions via www.thecaftcadawards.com/submissions: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Monday, November 10, 2025 23:59
Last day to receive payment for Regular Priced Submissions: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Round One Voting by Selected Jury: Monday, November 17, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025
Official Nominees Announcement: Monday, January 12, 2026
The Industry Icon Award Recipient Announcement: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Round Two Voting by CAFTCAD membership on Official Nominees: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026
Last Day to sign up as a CAFTCAD Member to be eligible to vote: Saturday, January 26, 2026
CAFTCAD Awards Live Gala Event at the Eglinton Grand Theatre: TBD
CAFTCAD AWARD CATEGORIES
Excellence in Crafts Award - Textiles
Excellence in Crafts Award - Building
Excellence in Crafts Award- Illustration
Excellence in Crafts Award- SPFX Building
Styling/Design in Music Videos & Commercials
Costume Design in Web Series
Costume Design in Short Film
Costume Design in Indie Feature (under $20,000 costume budget)
Costume Design in TV - Contemporary
Costume Design in TV - Period
Costume Design in TV - Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Costume Design in Film - Contemporary
Costume Design in Film - Period
Costume Design in Film - Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Costume Design in Film or Television - International
International Costume Designer for Film
International Costume Designer for Television
The Industry Icon Award
The Judy’s Choice Award