Our Mission
We champion short filmmaking. We strive to award quality shorts regardless of their budget. We want to ensure indie filmmakers have the opportunity for festival success.
International shorts
Yes, we accept international shorts. We are keen to discover short filmmaking talent be it Canadian or international.
Our Awards
Our awards include Grand Prize, Best Canadian Short, Best International Short, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Cinematography, Best Music Score, Best Genre Awards, Best Documentary, Best Experimental Short, Official Finalists, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Distinction, Awards of Commendation & Honorable Mentions.

The Throwback
2019 Grand Prize Winner
Cuerdas
2018 Grand Prize Winner
The Swan
2017 Grand Prize Winner
A Perfect Day
2016 Grand Prize Winner
Hang Up!
2019 Best Canadian Short
Moving Picture
2018 Best Canadian Short
Twice Upon A Time
2017 Best Canadian Short
The Path of Grey Owl
2016 Best Canadian Short
Natural Selection
2018: Best Director & Best Action
PYOTR495
2018 Best Horror / Thriller
Resilience
2018 Best Cinematography