Welcome to the COMPOSED Short Film Festival, where brevity meets brilliance in cinematic storytelling. Nestled within the dynamic COMPOSED FESTIVAL OF WRITING AND FILM, our festival is a beacon for filmmakers crafting poetic masterpieces in under 10 minutes in the categories, Poetic Narrative and Literary Narrative.

Join us as we unveil an array of short films from poets and storytellers from around the globe. Taking place in the state of the art theatre at the North Delta Centre for the Arts in Delta, British Columbia, this cinematic celebration promises an unforgettable evening of magic set for Saturday, June 13th, at 7pm.

This two-hour screening (including intermission) will feature the winners of the festival and all honourable mentions. Audience members will vote for their favourite film at the end of the screening.

Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or a curious newcomer, the COMPOSED Short Film Festival invites you to immerse yourself in a world where every frame is a brushstroke of artistry and every narrative a symphony of emotion.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this cinematic extravaganza. Submit your short film today and become part of the legacy of the COMPOSED Short Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

Best in Festival $100 & Original Artwork
Best Poetic Narrative $100 & Original Artwork
Best Literary Narrative $100 & Original Artwork
Best International Short Film $100 & Original Artwork
Burns Bog Award - Best Short Film from a local filmmaker $100 & Original Artwork
Audience Favourite Award - $100 Original Artwork

Rules & Terms

Deadline: May 31
Your submission should be at least 2 minutes long and less than 10 minutes.
Two categories:
1. Poetic Narrative
2. Literary Narrative
Film must be made between the years 2000 to 2026.
Submission fee: $30
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  • Pamela Falkenberg

    We've been part of the COMPOSED Short Film Festival twice, first with "Legacy," in collaboration with poet Fiona Tinwei Lam, and just recently, with "The Fool's Song," in collaboration with musician Patty Larkin, who had the terrific idea to set William Carlos Williams' poem to music, now that it is in the public domain, and adding the context of immigration. We added the video, and are are honored and delighted that this adventurous festival has given us such good exposure.

    June 2026
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  • Marlo Browne

    This was an amazing festival. Angela Rebrec and the other board members of the Delta Literary Arts Society, work extremely hard throughout the year to make sure that this event is a success. That is dedication. Thank you Angela, Anna and everyone at the Delta Literary Arts Society who believed in me, encouraged me and supported the film.

    June 2026
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  • Adrien Lhoste

    Very happy to have received the Best International Film award this year! Kudos for a fantastic festival and great communication surrounding the event!

    June 2026
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  • Derrek Visentin

    Awesome Experience everyone was very lovely the free popcorn was awesome wouldn't have wanted it any other way 5/5

    June 2026
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  • Fiona Tinwei Lam

    Lovely small festival with a lot of heart run by a small, dedicated and committed team. Excellent top notch venue for screening this year at the theatre in the North Delta centre for the arts. Free popcorn, air conditioning, awards given out at the end of the screening, carefully curated and diverse selections that we really enjoyed watching.

    June 2026
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