The Screen BC Short Film Award will provide one emerging filmmaker with an opportunity to further develop his/her/their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision. This program was established to recognize and celebrate the contribution of film and television to the Province of British Columbia.
The successful candidate will receive a $15,000 cash award, plus services “in-kind” valued up to $100,000 from across the industry, enabling the filmmaker to complete his/her/their project with the guidance of experienced industry professionals and support services provided by top supply houses in British Columbia.
Screen BC will assist the winning team to solicit and coordinate substantial donations of “in-kind” services from the membership of Screen BC including production and post production services, equipment and supplies.
Program Closed
Applications in Process
Applications Open: August 25, 2025 at 4:00PM PT
Applications Close: September 15, 2025 at 4:00PM PT
rmacabulos (at) creativebc.com
Guidelines
Screen BC Short Film Award Guidelines
Resources
Application Checklist
Evaluation Matrix
Telefilm Budget Template
Meet the past recipients
FY2024/25 | Norman Yi
Adverse Possession
FY2023/24 | Sasha Duncan
easybake
FY2022/23 | Nessa Aref
My Roommate Ahriman
FY2019/20 | Heather Perluzzo
Wildflower
FY2018/19 | Alayna Silverberg
B-Side
FY2018/19 | Veronica Kurz
20 Minutes to Life
