Yintha screening

FIRST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film provides opportunities to experience the vibrant tapestry of storytelling. From stirring documentaries to captivating dramas, immerse yourself in Indigenous people’s rich culture and heritage.

In the second year join the Victoria Film Festival in celebrating Canadian
Indigenous Filmmakers from aspiring to pros the initiative aims to increase Indigenous representation within the Canadian film industry

Submit your film today for free of charge. One entry per filmmaker.

Rules & Terms

1. May be fiction, documentary, animation or experimental of short or feature length.
2. Only Canadian films completed in 2024 or 2025 will be considered.
3. Feature Films which have received broadcast, streaming, or theatrical exposure prior to June 22, 2025 in the Victoria B.C. area prior to the festival are not eligible. Short films will be considered, but will give preference to unreleased material.
4. One film entry per individual.
5. VFF only accepts online screeners for programming purposes. Entries can be submitted by secure password-protected internet link. The link must NOT be visible to the public.
7. If selected for the festival, exhibition prints may be presented via DCP or a ProRes file by May 20, 2025. Filmmakers must deliver final format as requested for festival. No exceptions. Shorts will be compiled into programs for screening. Digital delivery of titles is preferred.