Tier 4
Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival
Victoria, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 1 February 2027
- Entry fee
- from CAD 25
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries
Last verified 30 September 2026
About Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival
Short Circuit: Pacific Rim Film Festival, presented by CineVic in Victoria, BC, showcases short films from Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the wider Pacific Rim, touring across Vancouver Island with an INDIE+INDUSTRY professional development day.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival is around 1 February 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival?
Submitting to Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival costs from CAD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival held?
Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival takes place in Victoria, Canada.
Is Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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