Videodrunk is a small indie/experimental/underground/horror film festival that takes place in Durham Region. We are small but we aim to bring the best and most out there possible cinema to the Greater Toronto Area.

The festival is run by filmmakers and video artists and aims to present an eclectic collection of films to audiences in a non-formal easy going environment (usually with beer). Amateurs, students, DIYers and pros all are treated as equals.

We encourage all types of filmmakers and artists to submit no matter how scary, weird, difficult, fresh, niche, cute, crude, dumb, or dangerous your film is.

NEW for 2027 is the Salon of Modern Westerns. A showcase for works exploring the genre of Cowboys, frontiersmen, outlaws, and roughnecks better known as the Western. This will be a one night showcase that will open the festival.

Awards & Prizes

King Videor for Best of Fest (both for short and long form)
Canadian Film Prize
Intertoto for Programmers' Pick of the Night/Block

Rules & Terms

We show films of all styles and genres, but have a focus on short experimental and genre works, and are open to all film no matter the content or subject matter.

Experimental works must follow the guidelines set by the Student Award Awards.

Regarding experimental works, bare in mind we are not seeking installations but projects that can be conventionally presented.

Films (shorts or features) that run 20+ minutes are allowed to have the backing of a TV station or noted film production company on the condition the budget does not exceed $10,000,000 (USD). All other submissions must be fully independent.

Films (shorts or features) that run 20+ minutes must not have screened in the province of Ontario within 4 months prior to the Videodrunk screening. All other submissions are exempt from this.

Films (shorts or features) that run 20+ minutes must have been released publicly no earlier than 2 years prior to the Videodrunk screening. All other submissions are exempt from this.

Features may be shown with their titles withheld until the day of to surprise the audience.

If accepted you will be required to provide us with a digital copy of the film within 20 days.

No episodes. No Music Videos.

A maximum of two submissions per filmmaker.

All films not in English must be subtitled in English.

Festival dates and location may change.
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  • Raymond Cara

    Great little festival in an unserved area of town. Thanks for having 'Simon Says So' screen, I was happy to be able to make it out!

    March 2026
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  • Chris Cammarata

    Had a blast at Videodrunk. Great selection of films and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    March 2026
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  • Justine McCloskey

    Incredible experience! Mat is wonderful, the venue is great, and the program was whimsical, intense, challenging, and fabulous! Thanks for screening my short!

    March 2026
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  • John Brennan

    Amazing experience! Highly recommend entering!

    March 2026
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  • Jim Zounis

    It was such a great honor to have our short selected to participate in the 'Videodrunk Film Festival'. Thank you all

    March 2026
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