Tier 4
Vancouver, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) celebrates Canadian short film, documentary and animation, accepting all short-form genres and formats (except VR/AR) from narrative and documentary to animation, experimental and music videos.
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 Short Film Festival (VSFF) is around 30 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) takes place in Vancouver, Canada.
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