Tier 4
Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF)
Vancouver, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Entry fee
- from CAD 15
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries
Last verified 1 October 2026
About Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF)
The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) celebrates Canadian short film, documentary and animation, accepting all short-form genres and formats (except VR/AR) from narrative and documentary to animation, experimental and music videos.
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.
Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) submission FAQ
When is the Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is around 30 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF)?
Submitting to Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) costs from CAD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) held?
Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) takes place in Vancouver, Canada.
Is Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) a scam, or is it legitimate?
Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) 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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