Write, shoot, and edit together a 2 minute film in 48 hours to have a chance to get your film screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival!
This year, our annual 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge event takes place from 6pm Friday May 22 to 6pm Sunday May 24! Get your friends and family together for a weekend of fun filmmaking!
This FREE event is open to all Albertan residents.
Short Films by Alberta Indigenous Filmmakers presented by the Edmonton Short Film Festival!
Saturday, January 17 • 6:30 – 8:45 pm | Big Bear Yurt (92 Street & 118 Avenue)
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Thank You for an Incredible 2025 Festival!
What an unforgettable year! The Edmonton Short Film Festival extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Stories Without Limits a success — our filmmakers, audiences, mentors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners. Your creativity, energy, and community spirit filled every screening, panel, and gala with inspiration.
As we wrap another season of celebrating bold storytelling and Alberta talent, we’re already looking ahead to 2026!
Stay tuned — the best stories are still to come.
Red Carpet Award Winners:
Comedy: murder, a love story, Directed by Darren McInnes, Mountain View County
Drama: What a Beautiful Day, Directed by Cherise Keown, Calgary
Sci-Fi/Fantasy: The Book of Dragons, Directed by Joshua Barry, Edmonton
Music Video: Doom Scroller, Directed by Justin David Wiesinger, Edmonton
Documentary: The Brothers Crom, Directed by Luke Banville, Edmonton
Animation: Free Puppies 6:59 AM, Directed by Michelle Huynh Tran, Edmonton
Experimental: Meat, Directed by Tegan Dobrich, Edmonton
Suspense/Horror: The Death Of Somnus, Directed by Zane JA Olson, Calgary
Peoples Choice Award: Bareback, Directed by Kenny Heintz, Edmonton
The Long Shorts Program Award Winners!
Best Canadian Long Shorts: The Table Between Us, Directed by Nikki Rae Hallow, Alberta, Canada
Best International Long Shorts: Reliefs, Directed by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez, Mexico
