The Artie’s Music & Film Festival, held in September at the Hanover Square and Civic Centre, is a celebration of emerging filmmakers and creative storytelling. Designed to spotlight up-and-coming directors, producers, and independent creators, the festival offers a unique opportunity to showcase original films on the big screen in front of a live audience of film lovers, artists, and community supporters. More than just a screening event, the festival is a gathering of creatives—bringing together filmmakers, musicians, and storytellers to connect, collaborate, and share their work with a growing artistic community. Whether you’re debuting your first short film or presenting your latest independent project, Artie’s Music & Film Festival is a platform to premiere bold ideas, gain exposure, and be part of an exciting new creative movement in Hanover.

Awards & Prizes

Best Secondary Student Short Film (Local)
Best Secondary Student Short Film (Ontario)
Best Post-Secondary Student Short Film (Local)
Best Post-Secondary Student Short Film (Ontario)
Best Debut Short Film (Local)
Best Debut Short Film (Ontario)
Artie Indie Award for Best Film

Rules & Terms

All productions must have been shot within the last 24 months.

Short films may not exceed 30 minutes.

Local qualification: Any production shot within Bruce, Huron, Grey, Perth, Dufferin, Wellington, or Simcoe county are eligible for their respective 'local' category.

Ontario qualification: Any production shot within the province of Ontario, but outside the specified counties listed in the 'local' section will qualify for their respective 'Ontario' category.

Please Note: We will not accept submissions from outside of Ontario, Canada.

Secondary Student qualification: Primary creative members (director, writer, producer) MUST currently be or have been enrolled as an Ontario Secondary School student at the time of film production.

Post-Secondary Student qualification: Primary creative members (director, writer, producer) MUST currently be or have been enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program at the time film production.

Debut qualification: All films MUST be their respective filmmakers DEBUTS and may not be Student films.