Vancouver Island Short Film Festival Entry Calls

Local Film Festival Celebrates 8^th Year!

The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) is now accepting submissions for the 2013 show. The VISFF, which will celebrate its eighth anniversary in 2013, is an annual event that brings filmmakers and filmgoers together and continues to be the only short film festival on Vancouver Island that focuses on local talent. Thanks to the continued support of the Nanaimo Arts Council and its members, this year promises to be the best yet!

The Malaspina Theatre on the Nanaimo Campus of Vancouver Island University will play host to the Festival on February 1st and 2nd at 7PM. The 2013 show will be comprised of 12 - 20 juried films.

The deadline for entry is December 1st, 2012. The Festival is looking for films in all genres, created by filmmakers of all levels of experience, with a running time of 12 minutes or less (including credits). Filmmakers may submit multiple entries, but each film requires a separate entry form and fee of $30. Each film must be submitted separately (on a separate DVD etc.), and no filmmaker shall have more than 2 films selected for the show. The VISFF is a juried event, and filmmakers receiving the distinction of official selection are entitled to artist fees. For more information regarding film submission, visit visff.com for entry forms and Festival guidelines. Films submitted before October 1^st will qualify for the early–bird entry fee rate of $25.

This year’s Festival will also include a Filmmakers’ Q&A. The Q&A is your chance to engage in a dialogue by asking questions of local filmmakers, and an opportunity to hear filmmakers speak passionately about their work.

Now in its 8^th exciting year, the VISFF is a hugely successful event.  Building on the success of seven previous years, the Festival continues to support local talent by providing filmmakers with an opportunity to screen their films in front of an audience. “Our main goal is to turn the spotlight on our talented local filmmakers”, said Festival director Johnny Blakeborough. “More than anything, this festival is for them. It’s an opportunity to show their films to a large audience.”  The Festival also has a commitment to rewarding local filmmakers that produce outstanding work. Cash awards will be given out in several categories, including Best Film.

Drop off entries at the Nanaimo Arts Council in Nanaimo North Town Centre or mail to #259, 4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4K6. Entry forms and Festival guidelines are available at www.visff.com.  For more information, email submissions@visff.com or call 250-729-3947.