Tickets for the 2025 Edmonton Short Film Festival on October 18 and 19 are available now! Experience the best short films from filmmakers in Alberta with the Red Carpet Gala, and/or from filmmakers across the globe with the International Long Shorts! Check out the Program!

Don’t forget about the VIP Festival Pass, which includes both programs and access to the VIP Afterparty Networking Event following the Red Carpet Gala. This gives you an opportunity to meet, chat, and acquaint yourself with Alberta’s amazing creative community. Both events will be held  Landmark Cinemas 9 Edmonton City Centre: Located in: Edmonton City Centre.  Address: 10200 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0W9

Gala Tickets: $20 in advance $25 at door
The red carpet gala – a night of glitz, glamour, and the best Alberta short films.
– Awards given in 8 genre categories 
-Live music before program and during intermission
-50/50 raffle (awarded at the end of the night)
-Red Carpet photos by professional photographer
-Vote for your favourite film.

 Doors at 6pm at program at 7pm.
 Program from 7-10pm with an intermission
The mall closes at 6pm and you must enter through Delta Hotel.
When parking in the West Main Parkade (103 Street /102 Street entrances) please pay at Landmark Cinema to get parking. 

Long Shorts: $15 
A wide-range of short films from around the world, specially selected for entertainment, diversity and a unique experience for our audience. When parking in the West Main Parkade (103 Street /102 Street entrances) please pay at Landmark Cinema to get parking for ONLY $3. When parking in the West Main Parkade (103 Street /102 Street entrances) please pay at Landmark Cinema to get parking.
Sunday: Doors at 12:30.
Program 1-4pm.

VIP Pass: $30 advance $50 at door
The FULL MEAL DEAL! 
Attend the Red Carpet Gala, the VIP After Party Networking event, and the Sunday afternoon of Long Shorts PLUS access to the films on line till the following weekend so you can re-watch your favourites.

 The Edmonton Short Film Festival is proud to bring together such an amazing community and we’d love to welcome you! Get your tickets now, and we’ll see you at the festival!

Step onto the red carpet and immerse yourself in the excitement of the Edmonton Short Film Festival’s 2025 Gala — our signature night of film, art, and community. Check out the selected films here!

The Long Shorts Program offers audiences the chance to dive deeper into storytelling that stretches beyond the standard short film format. Check out the selected films here!