Tier 4
Vancouver, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival is an annual genre festival in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to horror, fantasy and science-fiction short and feature films and screenplays from around the world.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival is around 24 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival takes place in Vancouver, Canada.
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