The Hollywood Theatre Vancouver and Keslow Camera Present...

🎬 The Hollywood Theatre Short Film Festival 2026 🎞

HTSFF is back for its 2nd year running bigger and better than ever, with a 2-day festival across the 13th of 14th of August 2026!

This festival is a celebration of Vancouver’s independent film voices, from emerging talents to seasoned storytellers. Established in 1935, the historic Hollywood Theatre provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the city’s diverse cinematic talent. We welcome narrative shorts, abstract works, music videos, and documentaries!

Beyond showcasing their work, selected filmmakers will have the chance to discuss their creative journey through an audience Q&A, connect with other local talent, and stand the chance to win attractive prizes for their cinematic achievements.

Awards & Prizes

Awards will support the future filmmaking endeavours of deserving winners.

Available awards include:

🏆 Audience Choice: Showcase 1 - $250 gift card to Gearbase Camera Rentals
🏆 Audience Choice: Showcase 2 - $250 gift card to Gearbase Camera Rentals

🏆 Best Overall Film: Jury Selection - $2,500 gift card to Sparky's Camera Rentals

🏆 Keslow Camera Emerging Cinematographer Grant presented in partnership with Keslow Camera

Insurance applies.

Rules & Terms

1. Submissions should be produced and/or directed by a Canadian or filmed in so-called Vancouver/British Columbia.
2. Submissions should generally adhere to the theme of "identity." What does it mean to be part of the Vancouver film community?
3. Submissions cannot exceed a run time of 15 minutes with credits.
4. Non-English Language films must have English subtitles.
5. The Hollywood Theatre assumes that you have the rights to all materials used in your film.
6. Submissions close June 1st 2026 @ 11:59PM.