The CINESPARK production program has been supporting local artists in the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region with cash, services, and equipment toward the production of outstanding short films since 2017,.

The only submission requirement is a complete screenplay, 10 pages or less. Scripts are blind judged, and the Top 5 pitch their projects in a live event at the annual Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival.

The best pitch receives a comprehensive production package to create their short film:

•  $13,500 in-kind equipment rentals from CineVic
• $2,500 in-kind equipment rentals from William F. White
•  $1,500 cash grant
•  $100 Modo driving credits toward production van rental
•  Production Insurance - 10 consecutive days of coverage ($195 value)
•  One-year complimentary CineVic Production Membership ($220 value)
• Interview segment on Push In - The CineVic Podcast
• Your film will premiere at the Short Circuit Film Festival!