Edmonton Short Film Festival

Edmonton Short Film Festival The Edmonton Short Film Festival is a unique festival presented to showcase Alberta short films.

The Edmonton Short Film Festival was created to offer a venue for independent Alberta filmmakers to screen their short films. Since its inception in 2013, the ESFF has grown to include opportunities for filmmakers to learn and connect with each other.

🏳️‍🌈 Mark your calendars — August 8th is going to be a night to remember.The Edmonton Short Film Festival is hosting a P...
06/17/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Mark your calendars — August 8th is going to be a night to remember.
The Edmonton Short Film Festival is hosting a Pride Screening and community event, and we want you there.

Come watch a curated lineup of short films by Q***r artists from across Canada, browse and support local q***r artists selling their work, and enjoy food and a complimentary beer — all included with your $10 ticket.

This is more than a screening. It's a celebration of q***r storytelling, local creativity, and the community that makes it all possible. Whether you're a longtime supporter of ESFF, a film lover, or just looking for a meaningful night out this summer.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 and include food & a free beer

📅 August 8th

📍 For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/11726-95-st-nw-edmonton-ab-t5g-1l9-canada/esff-pride-screening/1308122648201261/

Bring your friends, bring your community, and come ready to celebrate. 🎬🏳️‍🌈

Q***r filmmakers! We're calling on you. ESFF's Pride Screening is coming this summer, and we're curating a lineup of fil...
06/16/2026

Q***r filmmakers! We're calling on you. ESFF's Pride Screening is coming this summer, and we're curating a lineup of films by Q***r artists from coast to coast. Think community, creativity, and a watch party with food and drinks that'll make a night of it.

Your story deserves a screen. Don't sit this one out.
🏳️‍🌈 Submit your film now: [LINK]

And to every filmmaker in our community, the ESFF Annual Gala is open to all. Submit before June 30th to lock in the early bird rate.

📽️ Annual Gala submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/EdmontonShortFilmFestival

06/12/2026

These are some of our favorite camera that were so nicely donated to the office! Let us know your favorites!

Congrats to the team behind “The Lowly Juggler” for being featured in the St. Albert Gazette! 👏Read the full story on ou...
06/10/2026

Congrats to the team behind “The Lowly Juggler” for being featured in the St. Albert Gazette! 👏

Read the full story on our website under News, and check out all the other times ESFF has been featured in the media.

Want opportunities like this for your film? Make sure to submit your projects for the ESFF Gala and get your work seen by audiences, industry, and the community!

05/31/2026

Where’s everyone tuning in from? 👀⬇️

This year’s submissions seriously blew us away. The creativity, storytelling, and talent that went into these films was unreal!

Join us LIVE on YouTube this Sunday, May 31st at 6PM as we reveal the winners of all 4 awards 🏆

Trust us… you’re gonna want to see this live.

Link in bio now!

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets to see I LOVE BOOSTERS at any Cineplex Theatre! Winners can watch...
05/25/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets to see I LOVE BOOSTERS at any Cineplex Theatre!

Winners can watch the film on ANY date/time after its theatrical release on May 22, 2026!

HOW TO ENTER:
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BONUS ENTRIES:
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🎟️ 3 winners will each receive 2 tickets!

Starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.

🎥 I LOVE BOOSTERS is a surreal comedy-satire following a crew of stylish shoplifters known as the “Velvet Gang,” led by Keke Palmer, as they target a powerful high-fashion icon played by Demi Moore.

Good luck 👀
Elevation Pictures The TARO Group

05/22/2026

The Best Marketed Film is an award we hand out for our 48hr Challenge which rewards the film team who creatively promotes their film across multiple platforms in the best way. Here is an interview with the team from "Bros Before and After"!

To get your film screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival, register for the 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge here https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

05/21/2026

🎬 Check out the link in bio to register!

Write, shoot, and edit a 2-minute short film in just 48 hours for a chance to have your work screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival! 🎥✨

Our annual 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge runs from 6PM Friday, May 22 to 6PM Sunday, May 24, so grab your friends, family, and film crew for an unforgettable weekend of indie filmmaking, storytelling, and creative chaos!

This FREE filmmaking competition is open to all Alberta residents. In just 48 hours, you’ll create a screenplay, shoot on a mobile device, edit, and deliver a completed short film. 📱🎞️

Pre-register now to receive the 3 secret filmmaking elements emailed at 6PM Friday. Every film must include them! Films can be shot anywhere in Alberta using a mobile device.

All completed films will be screened during our online watch party on Sunday, May 31, with winners announced live! 🏆

Awards include:
🎬 Best 48hr Film
🎬 Best Use of Secret Elements
🎬 Best Marketed Film
🎬 Best First Time Filmmaker

Winning films will be screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival this October and will be eligible for screening fees + the People’s Choice Award! 🌟

First-time filmmakers are encouraged to apply — whether you’re new to short films, mobile filmmaking, screenwriting, cinematography, or film editing, this challenge is for YOU!

05/21/2026

We interviewed the team who won Best First-Time Filmmaker at our Gala last year! If you're a first time filmmaker, our 48hr Challenge is a great way to develop your skills and get a chance to get your film screened in front of a large audience for the first time. Register for this year's 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge here https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

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