VISFF Program

The 19th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is happening online and in-person at the Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo B.C.

The 19th annual VISFF will feature 20 short films scheduled into two programs of ten films. Audiences will be able to experience the full festival in person and online. Each program will include a curated selection of 10 films and a live Q&A session with featured filmmakers. The festival will conclude with The Goldie Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening.

The VISFF is pleased to introduce the 2024 Youth Showcase, a program of 10 short films by young people 18 years old and younger.

The Youth Showcase, happening on March 23rd, 2024, at 1 p.m, is a family-friendly program that allows young filmmakers to screen their films in a supportive, youth-centered festival environment and will conclude with a Youth Goldie Award Ceremony.

Submissions will open October 10th, 2023.