Edmonton Short Film Festival

The Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) is dedicated to the elevation of Independent short film. The ESFF gala event showcases Alberta filmmakers and our Long Shorts program screens Alberta films over 15 minutes PLUS films up to 60 minutes from anywhere in the world. The short films we screen are often considered to be outside of the “normal” festival market. We feature diverse projects (newly created or “dusted off” favourites) including trailers, music videos, web series, commercials, and any genre short film. ONLY Alberta films under 15 minutes are eligible to submit to the genre categories. Films from outside of Alberta, any length up to 60 minutes, any creation date are to be submitted under the Long Shorts category. ALBERTA FILMMAKERS: The Edmonton Short Film Festival partners with other cultural events to showcase Alberta short films. For only $8 CAD, you will be able to have your film entered for consideration at one or more of these FAMILY events. ALL of these events will pay screening fees for films that are selected. NOTE: To be considered for the gala, Alberta filmmakers still need to submit their films under the appropriate genre category in addition to choosing this add-on bonus. NEW CATEGORY: Alberta films that address social concerns and injustices may be submitted to the Social Justice category. Alberta films under 15 minutes submitted to this category will be considered for screening at the Red Carpet Gala and are eligible for this new award. FREE WORKSHOP - Filmmakers will be invited to attend the Filmmaker Skills Workshop AT NO COST. Watch for a special email with information about this opportunity! FILM LOVERS: The audience plays a huge role in the success of the evening by choosing their favourite film. Tickets will be available through FilmFreeway for 2021. We will be offering the festival as a limited capacity live event as well as opportunities to watch the films online.