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.

🚨 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!

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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.

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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

05/20/2026

The winner of Best Use of Secret Elements from last year's 48hr Challenge, the team of "Through The Little Door..." talked with us at the 2025 Edmonton Short Film Festival!

Register for the 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge and earn a spot at this year's Gala! Register now at https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

The 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge is THIS FRIDAY AT 6PM! Reserve your spot now, show off your filmmaking skill...
05/20/2026

The 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge is THIS FRIDAY AT 6PM! Reserve your spot now, show off your filmmaking skills, and book your spot for your film to be screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival in October!

Registration is still open until May 22 @ 6PM. Filmmakers, don't miss out on this opportunity! Register at https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

05/13/2026

10 DAYS LEFT to register for the FREE 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your film screened at the 2026 Edmonton Short Film Festival!

In the lead up to the event next week, we are sharing our Gala interviews of the 48hr Challenge winners from last year! Here is the team from "Guess Who?" which won the Best Film award!

To register for the free 48hr Challenge, go to https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

The FREE 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge is coming up soon! Get your friends and family together for a weekend o...
05/11/2026

The FREE 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge is coming up soon! Get your friends and family together for a weekend of filmmaking fun and earn the opportunity to get your film screened at the 2026 Edmonton Short Film Festival!

This is a free event open to all Alberta residents. In 48 hours, you are tasked with writing a screenplay, shooting, editing, and delivering a 2 minute finished film. You must pre-register to have 3 secret elements emailed to you at 6pm May 22, which must be included in your film.

All finished films will be screened on May 31 via an online watch party! 4 awards will be given out at the end, and the award-winning films will be screened at our 2026 Gala in October!

For more info and to register for free, head to https://48hrfilmmakingchallenge.eventbrite.ca

ESFF is a big fan of animation, and Alberta has some of the best animators in the world! Check out this FREE opportunity...
04/29/2026

ESFF is a big fan of animation, and Alberta has some of the best animators in the world! Check out this FREE opportunity with our friends from Film And Video Arts Alberta on May 9!

The event will consist of presentations from professional animators, focus groups, networking activities, film screenings, a catered lunch, and a final panel where attendees can ask questions.

For more information, and to register, visit fava.ca

This is the week of our FREE 2026 Women's Pop-Up Screening! We are so excited to be presenting the amazing filmmaking ta...
04/28/2026

This is the week of our FREE 2026 Women's Pop-Up Screening! We are so excited to be presenting the amazing filmmaking talent of Alberta and can't wait to share it with our community. Tell your friends and family! Come support local artists at Waffle Bird (10347 80 Ave NW) on April 30 @ 6:30pm!

Register now at https://womenspopupscreening.eventbrite.ca

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