2026 RED CARPET GALA | AWARD WINNERS & OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Celebrating Alberta Film

The 2026 Edmonton Short Film Festival Red Carpet Gala, held on October 17 at Landmark Cinemas Edmonton City Centre, brought together Alberta filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals for an unforgettable celebration of independent film.

Under this year’s theme, Short Films: Big Impact, the Gala showcased the creativity, diversity, and storytelling talent of Alberta’s film community.

2026 RED CARPET GALA AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to our 2026 award winners! These outstanding films were recognized for their creativity, storytelling, and cinematic achievement.

Best Web Series: Fort Macbeth – Aviva Zimmerman
Best Horror: Refuge – Aleisha Anderson
Best Animation: Bluebird – Jack Hornecker
Best Experimental: The Night Time Show – Tegan Dobrich
Best Music Video: Midwest Superstardom – St.Arnaud – Colin Waugh
Best Documentary: More Than Convenience – Rew Jones
People’s Choice Award: The Night Time Show – Tegan Dobrich

2026 RED CARPET GALA OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

We proudly recognize all the filmmakers whose work was featured in this year’s Gala.

Fort Macbeth – Web Series | Aviva Zimmerman
The Old White Van | Dan McDougall
Date And Time | Alexis Rapada
BolBol | Lili Yas Tayefi
Refuge | Aleisha Anderson
Double-Edged Dagger (Festival Cut) | Kailey Lambert
Bluebird | Jack Hornecker
The Countdown | Spencer Shortt
Never Come Home Again | Kaeley Wiebe
The Night Time Show | Tegan Dobrich
Midwest Superstardom – St.Arnaud | Colin Waugh
More Than Convenience | Rew Jones
Social Justice Warrior | Frederick Kroetsch
Cold Running Water | C.H. Baradoy
Eyes In The Woods: Pilot | Numera Films
Good Morning? | Abdullah Al-Nono
If I Knew (The Piano Version) Official Music Video | Elizabeth Butler
Water My Soul – Music Video | Justin Wiesinger

SHORT FILMS: BIG IMPACT

From compelling documentaries and imaginative animation to experimental storytelling, music videos, and powerful narratives, this year’s selections demonstrated the incredible range of Alberta filmmaking.

A heartfelt thank you to our filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for making the 2026 Red Carpet Gala a success.

Congratulations to all our winners and Official Selections. We look forward to celebrating more incredible Alberta stories in 2027!