2014-2022

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

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

Films 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.

Shorts and 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.

Shorts and 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.

Even if originally accepted, we have the right to remove a film from our program should it show in the GTA within 60 days of Videodrunk.

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.

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the festival may go online if unable to proceed with a live event.

Overall Rating
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  • Johannes Grenzfurthner

    Very nice festival. Glad I could screen Razzennest there.

    March 2023
  • FarmWig Films

    Great communication and friendly staff! We weren't able to attend, which was a huge bummer for us, but everything about Videodrunk is super cool and awesome. They have great taste in curating films, they're in a very cool venue, and we're so happy to have won the Wooden Spoon Award. An honor we can totally get behind. Thanks Videodrunk!

    December 2022
  • Jack Pratt

    Excellent festival with an eclectic collection of films. The audience had an absolute blast. The festival runners had fantastic communication, through and through. Highly recommend submitting to - and attending!

    December 2022
  • Lynn Kristmanson

    Thanks for the chance to share Secret Santa with your audience! The festival was friendly and efficient - all around a great experience!

    November 2022
  • Tal Alperstein

    It was a great experience to be part of this festival- I felt that my film found a home where it is being understood and appreciated. A great festival that looks for a bold artistic approach to film. The panel discussion was interesting and professional.

    December 2021