LONG SHORTS

October 18 | Canadian & International Film

Big Stories Deserve the Big Screen!

Experience outstanding Canadian and international independent films under 30 minutes. From gripping dramas to thought-provoking documentaries, Long Shorts celebrates bold storytelling, fresh perspectives and films you won’t find anywhere else.

HOLLYWOOD COMES HOME: TRAVIS DESLAURIER

World Premiere, Special Presentation & Audience Q&A

Edmonton-born Hollywood actor Travis DesLaurier returns for the world premiere of The Stranger That Left.

With appearances in The Rookie, Dexter: Original Sin and 9-1-1: Lone Star, plus more than 33 leading roles in vertical dramas, Travis is making his mark in Hollywood’s rapidly growing mobile entertainment industry.

During intermission, Travis presents The Future of Storytelling Is Vertical, a 30-minute presentation and audience Q&A exploring his Hollywood journey and the future of vertical filmmaking.

Included with your Long Shorts ticket at no additional cost!

SHORT FILMS: BIG IMPACT

Great storytelling doesn’t need a feature-length runtime. Join us for an afternoon of international cinema, filmmaker discoveries and an 80s-inspired festival atmosphere.

What to Expect

Canadian and international short films
World premiere of The Stranger That Left
Special presentation and Q&A with Travis DesLaurier
Drama, documentary and diverse storytelling
Best Canadian Film and Best International Film awards

2026 LONG SHORTS OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Ephemera, UT

JL Topkis

The Tomato

Pauline Tessadri

Lateral

Kenneth Tynan

LAY LEFTY DOWN

Traven Rice

L’homme qui collectionne les élastiques – L’uomo che raccoglie gli elastici

Carlito Ghioni

Last Stand at Butte City

Natalie Schwan

Please Fix Me

PFM Productions

Choice

Naddine Madell

Vital

Amir Zargara

PLAYBACK

Gabriel Manabo

The Lowly Juggler

Landon Kiltz

Beautiful dishes for beautiful people

Riley Larente

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:00–4:00 PM

Landmark Cinemas, Edmonton City Centre

Parking: $5

ONE TICKET. WORLD-CLASS FILMS. A HOLLYWOOD HOMECOMING.

Don’t miss the world premiere of The Stranger That Left, an exclusive presentation and Q&A with Travis DesLaurier, and outstanding films from Canada and around the world, all included with one ticket!

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND JOIN US ON THE BIG SCREEN!

Short Films. Big Impact.