Tier 3
Calgary, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Artifact Small Format Film Festival (formerly the $100 Film Festival) is Calgary’s oldest film festival, and one of the only ones in the world to EXCLUSIVELY screen Super 8 and 16mm films. When the festival was born in 1992, it showcased eight short films on Super 8. The
The main submission deadline for Artifact Small Format Film Festival is around 1 November 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Artifact Small Format Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Artifact Small Format Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Artifact Small Format Film Festival takes place in Calgary, Canada.
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