Join Us on the Red Carpet!
Come celebrate an incredible night of short film at the 2026 Edmonton Short Film Festival Red Carpet Gala! On Saturday, October 17, filmmakers, film lovers and our creative community come together at Landmark Cinemas Edmonton City Centre to experience this year’s Official Selections on the big screen.
Discover new stories, meet the filmmakers behind them, walk the red carpet and be part of a night celebrating independent film and the people who make it.
Meet the filmmakers and discover the 2026 Red Carpet Gala lineup
Stay a Little Longer with Long Shorts
Some stories just need more time. Join us Sunday, October 18 for ESFF’s Long Shorts, a program dedicated to longer short films and filmmakers with more room to draw you into their worlds.
Discover compelling stories, unexpected voices and independent films from Edmonton and beyond, all where they deserve to be experienced: on the big screen.
For Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, ESFF will be hosting a free community event with local Indigenous artists.
In partnership with Audreys Books at 10702 Jasper Ave, the Edmonton Short Film Festival will be hosting a community film screening of local Indigenous short films along with talks from local Indigenous authors. More Information and Free ticket registration...
Vertical filmmaking isn’t just traditional film turned sideways. It’s an entirely new storytelling format built for the way audiences watch, connect and consume content today.
Join the Edmonton Short Film Festival for an introduction to the rapidly growing world of vertical drama with Travis DesLaurier, one of the most recognizable actors working in the format, with more than 33 lead roles across leading vertical platforms. More information and tickets.
