• ABBOTSFORD FILM FESTIVAL

    The Canadian Academy Award Qualifying Abbotsford Film Festival returns for its 5th edition Friday October 4th and Saturday October 5th, in partnership with The Reach, for a celebration of the arts in our community.

    A two day event showcasing a diverse selection of short films, documentaries, 48 hour films, and live music.

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  • 48 HOUR FILM COMPETITION

    with over $2500 in prizes, including $1000 to “Best 48 Hour Film”, form a team to write, shoot + edit a film in only 48 hours

    the competition runs august 11-13th with films screening august 26th.

    Register a team

  • FILMS + MUSIC LINE-UP

    featuring an array of short films from across the world to feature documentaries, check out the full line-up to the 4th edition of the Abbotsford Film Festival

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friday
october 4th

6pm - doors open
6.30pm - spotlight short films
7.30pm - cult short films
9pm - music + mingling

The opening night features two curated screening blocks + an intermission. First our “spotlight films” screening throws a light on a powerful selection of shorts about stories of struggle and perseverance. After an intermission, “cult films” showcases a selection of dark comedies + surreal films. The night ends with music + mingling.

saturday october 5th

6pm - doors open
6.30pm - 48 hour film screenings
8.30pm - awards
9pm - music + mingling

The closing night features screenings from our 48 hour film competition entrants followed by awards, including the “audience choice award”, where attendees vote for their favorite films and the winner receives $500. The festival then closes with live music outside. Craft beer and food available throughout.

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