2022 Award Winners
Jury members Scott Belyea (top left), Meaghan Brander (lower left), and Gordie Haakstad (lower right) are joined by Festival Director…
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The Reel Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films and filmmakers by screening gems of storytelling brilliance from around the world and across Canada. Our goals are: (1) to entertain, educate, and engage audiences; and (2) to grow the filmmaking community in the Peace Region of northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia by inspiring, developing, and showcasing its filmmakers.
Grande Prairie’s short film festival brings together filmmakers and audiences to watch the best short films from around the world. Our school program offers age and curriculum appropriate film screenings and visiting filmmakers to inspire youth. Our Filmmaker Insights workshops offer local filmmakers a chance to learn and grow alongside visiting pros. The Frantic48, presented in partnership with PRIMAA (Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association), challenges local filmmakers of all levels to write, shoot, and edit a short film in 48 hours.
We also offer additional film screenings and education programming throughout the year.
Programming
Films for every taste
Our fest screenings are broken down into thematic packages of short films, which typically run 90 to 120 minutes. Each package has been programmed by our fest team to include a collection of short films, usually on a theme, or curated in an age-appropriate way.
See Schedule for upcoming screenings.
K-12 Film Packages
Our school program offers film screenings designed to suit a specific age or curriculum. We also arrange for visiting filmmakers to visit classrooms. To view a selection of films that we’ve screened in the past, check out our School Program Films Vimeo showcase.
Filmmaking Workshops & Panels
Reel Shorts offers a variety of workshops and panels. Learn from acclaimed industry professionals and meet other aspiring and emerging filmmakers.
Short Horror Films and Pizza!
Don’t miss this popular package of horror shorts presented by Pizza Hut. Enjoy complimentary pizza and pop, as well as a cash bar.
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2021 Award Winners
Jury members Scooter Corkle (top left), Bonnie Thompson (lower left), and Scott Belyea (lower right) are joined by Festival Director…
Award Winning Films to Watch
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2019 Award Winners
Congratulations to the award winners of the 2019 Reel Shorts Film Festival! These films were showcased in the Best of…
Thank You!
Thanks to all of our sponsors, supporters, and funding partners who have been so generous with their contributions! We couldn’t do it without you!
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