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The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) has drawn more films than any previous year, an amazing 62 entries to this year’s festival.
A jury will select the 15-20 films that will be shown at the festival on January 23rd and 24th at the Malaspina Theatre at The Nanaimo Campus of Vancouver Island University and awarded prizes by a final panel of judges.
“We are absolutely amazed at the quality of films this year, I didn’t think our local filmmakers could surpass the quality of last year but they have,” said VISFF organizer Johnny Blakeborough.
All short listed films will be shown at the January 23rd and 24th screenings with the chance to win awards in several categories. “Our main goal is to turn the spotlight on our talented local filmmakers,” said Blakeborough. “More than anything, this festival is for them. It’s an opportunity to show their films in front of a large audience.”
Last year’s Vancouver Island Short Film Festival was huge success with an amazing, positive response from the audience and the participating filmmakers. Some of the filmmakers said the festival was the best short film showcase they had ever attended.
In its 4th year the festival now includes an additional screening. This year’s Vancouver Island Short Film Festival will take place on January 23rd and 24th at the Vancouver Island University’s main theatre. The festival starts at 7 pm.
Tickets to the festival are now on sale at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre, Falconer Books at Park Place Mall and The Nanaimo Art Gallery VIU Nanaimo Campus. The festival will include a screening of the selected films, an intermission with concession and an awards ceremony for best films and prizes for winning filmmakers. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $15.
All types of short films were accepted for consideration into the festival. All films had to be 10 minutes or less to be considered.
The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is a Nanaimo Arts Council event. The Nanaimo Arts Council is dedicated to the promotion, development and support of all the arts in Nanaimo and area.
Information on the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is available on the website at www.visff.com. For more information, contact admin@visff.com or phone 250-729-3947.