Film & video arts

Indigenous Films Call for Submissions

The Edmonton Short Film Festival is currently seeking submissions for a special film screening and author Truth & Reconciliation event on Tuesday, September 30 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Audreys Books!

There is a one time submission fee of $10 and we will consider your film for community screenings for the next 5 years from your submission date. We will also pay you a screening fee every time we choose to show your film!

ESFF Fall Panel - Unions

Join us on September 27th for a FREE panel event about Working With Unions! With representatives from ACTRA, DGC Alberta, and IATSE, learn about the importance of unions in the film industry, how they can help you take the next step in your career, how you should work with them for your projects, and more!

This event is free and includes a free lunch.

Event scheduled from 10:00am-1:00pm

Lisa Lipton | Chambers’ Ring

Exhibition Opening Reception: June 20, 7–9 PM

Chambers’ Ring explores the history, spectacle, and materiality of boxing. Through the lens of media archaeology and process art, the work analyzes the rhythmic active body, how its perception is influenced via the mediation of technology, as well as the rules and formalized structures of game.

This exhibition has been supported by: 
Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, The City of Calgary, EMMEDIA, TRUCK Contemporary Art, Calgary Boxing Club, Rogelio Boxing, Carvel Creative

Game Con Canada

Join us at the spectacular interactive showcase happening at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, spanning over 430,000 square feet of non-stop gaming excitement! Dive into the newest and most exciting releases with exclusive product reveals, hands-on tech and game demos, and thrilling video game tournaments. Meet Hollywood celebrities and influencers including Matthew Lillard, Steven Ogg, Aleks Paunovic, and many more!

Digital Constellations: Production & Post-Production Residency 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Mar 02, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program.

Call for Submissions- 2026 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek at The Lebel

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in Southern Alberta. 

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2026 exhibition season.

​Please visit our website for all the details, including an updated gallery submission information packet which will guide you through the process. 

2025 Women's Screening Event

Join us in this special screening event featuring amazingly talented women filmmakers! On April 24th, starting at 7:30pm, we will be showcasing 8 films at Waffle Bird on 10347 80 Ave NW - our amazing community sponsor for this event! Attendance is free, so bring your friends and come support these talented artists! Pop by early to order food and beverages and help support our local businesses.

Some of the Directors will be in attendance and there will be a Q&A session at the end of the screening.