Montreal, March 25, 2025 — With great enthusiasm, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) unveils the 35 comic books selected as finalists for the 26th Bédélys Awards. These distinctions, which celebrate the quality and richness of comics, highlight the most remarkable works published or distributed in Quebec in 2024.
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Through a series of articles, we invite you to take a peek behind the scenes of organizing the next edition of MCAF (Montreal Comic Arts Festival)!
After creating the annual poster, we turn our attention to the artist invitations.
Over 320 comic creators are expected at the 14th edition of MCAF this coming May!
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Have you ever wondered how a festival is organized? How far in advance are artists invited? How is the person who creates the poster chosen? Why are there tents on only one side of the street?
Through a series of articles, we invite you to take a peek behind the scenes of the organization of the next edition of MCAF!
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At this year’s Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d’Angoulême, a delegation of some 20 creators and 11 publishing houses from Quebec was there to represent our province’s comic arts. The focus was on youth comics, with a dedicated space and activities presented in the Quartier Jeunesse, thanks to the support of SODEC and CALQ.
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The 14th edition of MCAF will be held on May 23, 24 and 25 on Saint-Denis Street, which will once again be closed to traffic between Gilford and Roy streets. The professional day as well as the opening night and Bédélys awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 22.
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Independent and self-published comics occupy an important place in the Quebec comics ecosystem. MCAF is honored to promote it at the festival, and rewards the year’s best Quebec publications, in French and English, with the Bédélys awards.
Each award comes with a $1,000 grant, an original trophy and a half-table at the following Festival.
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Montreal, May 30, 2024 – The 13th edition of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) concluded on Sunday under glorious skies, marking the end of an exceptional celebration of comic arts.
This free event, which ran from May 24 to 26 in collaboration with SDC Rue Saint-Denis,
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Winners of the 25th Bédélys Awards Announced and Opening of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival
Montréal, May 23, 2024 – Several hundred people from the comic arts field were present at La Tulipe for the opening night of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival on Thursday.
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Montréal, April 25, 2024 – For the 13th year, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival presents a rich and diverse program, with over 60 free activities organized around its theme Beyond Borders.
MCAF will be held on the territory of its collaborator,
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The time has finally come to present the official poster of the 13th edition of MCAF!
has just been released.
We asked Jillian a few questions to find out more about her relationship with her public and Montreal.
Jillian will also be attending the Montreal Comic Arts Festival from May 24 to 26.
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