2012 marks the seventh year for The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival! The Festival continues to celebrate the best works of short filmmakers from Vancouver Island and beyond.
Sponsored by the Nanaimo Arts Council, the festival debuted in 2006 and held a sold out screening of short films by local filmmakers at the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre. In 2007 we received 48 entries of short films from filmmakers on Vancouver Island, 17 of which were screened at the festival. The festival itself sold out very quickly and the response was incredible. Several audience members and entrants told us it was the best short film festival they had ever attended. Given the success of the previous two years the festival ran 2 shows in January 2008.
There are many feature film festivals on Vancouver Island, but none that specifically serve short filmmakers. Many of our entries feature local actors, writers, directors, musicians and film technicians. The 2012 festival will showcase 13 amazing short films in a multitude of genres and styles April 13th and April 14th at the Vancouver Island University Theatre.
The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival creates opportunities for local filmmakers, not only to screen their films, but to network with other film professionals and inspire growth in our film community. For more information contact us at admin@visff.com or 250-729-3947.