REELING: Dance on Screen is a bi-annual event that features local, Canadian, and international short works (under 10 minutes) in a variety of dance styles. From July 15-28, 2025, there will be a live screening of featured works, in addition to online offerings.

This festival highlights innovations in digital dance and dance films from near and afar.

All REELING films are screening at Mile Zero Dance, located at 9931- 78 Avenue.

Awards & Prizes

Chosen artists receive payment of $150 Canadian for their work.

Rules & Terms

All individuals are welcome to apply, and submissions must include:

The title, length and date of your piece;
A 140 character elevator pitch;
A 400 word (or less) description of the project;
A link to your film or footage (up to 10 minutes long);
Headshot and bio (lead artist only, please include where you are from); and
Relevant online links (website, social media etc.).
All applications must be submitted through the online application form.
Please note the film festival is open to International artists - we welcome you to apply!

Inquiries about the festival may be sent to info@milezerodance.com.

Application deadline is Dec 31, 2024.
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  • Viktoriia Khoroshylova

    I'm happy to take part in this festival. Very interesting selection of works and all program. I got good support in social media, and it was nice to share posts and promote your event.
    Thank you for making a great opportunity to watch the program online. My friend from over the word asked me how they can watch my film? So I invited them to buy tickets and watch online. I appreciate when festival supports artist's work and compensate it. I have had clear communication with the team for all questions.
    Likewise, I'm happy that I can share my work with an audience on your festival. I wish you have a lot of audiences and good feedbacks - you deserve it.

    July 2023
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  • Yezenia Jiang

    Wonderful! It was an great honor to be in part of the festival. Thanks so much for supporting artists.The communication is efficiently. They are so patient and kind. Much appreciated.

    July 2023
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  • Serkan Aktaş

    I was honored to participate in this year's REELING: Dance on Screen with "Resurrection under the Ocean" short film! - πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    July 2023
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  • Julia Zanin de Paula

    Beautiful! I love when festivals actually support filmmakers and their work and actually compensate for the usage of our material. It was well organized and the organization communicated beautifully. Great selection of work and a festival that SUPPORTS the medium. Such an honor to be included in this. Thank you.

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind words! We were overwhelmed with the incredible talent of these artists and the work being done in dance film as a medium.

  • Roja Matelja Mugabirwe

    This is the best Festival during the pandemic. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to participate in this film festival. It was remarkable. The Team was very professional

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for being in our festival! Your work added a wonderful element to it and we were very pleased with the programs!