Short Circuit 2021
Online1-31 May 2021
The only Pacific Rim film festival in the world returns for our 9th annual showcase of short films from near and far!
An entire month of online screenings and events
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50 short films in 10 on-demand programs
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Dozens of filmmakers representing over 25 regions around the Pacific Rim
Screenwriting Support Group
Online6 May 2021
On the first Thursday of the month, CineVic hosts the Victoria Screenwriting Support Group. Local writers get together for motivation, collaboration, or sharing of works-in-progress. A great opportunity whether you are new to screenwriting, a seasoned professional, or just want to support others in the creative process. The meetup group also operates as an adjacent Facebook group. Open to the public (not just CineVic members).
CINE⚡SPARK Pitch Event
Online19 May 2021
CINE⚡SPARK Pitch Event ~ Wednesday May 19th 2021 @ 7pm PDT ~part of the 9th annual Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival ~ Now in its fifth year, CINE⚡SPARK annually awards a production package of cash, equipment, and services worth over $17,500 to an outstanding short screenplay by a filmmaker from the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region. The winner will have a year to complete the film and premiere it at next year’s Short Circuit Film Festival. The Top 5 have been chosen — now YOU can watch them pitch their projects LIVE!
CineVic’s Digital Yappy Hour
Online26 May 2021
This month's member meetup is your chance to schmooze about all the favourite films from this year's festival. Not quite a gala, almost a party, maybe more of a mixer -- it's a Short Circuit Social!
Media Artists Grant Webinar with BC Arts Council
8 June 2021
Are you applying to the upcoming deadline for the BC Arts Council's Individual Arts Awards for Media Artists? Join us for a FREE webinar by Walter Quan and Sarah Todd, Program Officers at the BC Arts Council. They will delve into grant writing tips for your film and media arts projects, and discuss how to approach preparing applications for the online grant management system.
Film Slam! 48-Hour Filmmaking Challenge
11-13 June 2021
The 48 Film Festival (aka. The 48) is a brand new Canada-wide short filmmaking challenge -- for one weekend, participants will write, shoot, direct, score, edit and finish a short film in 48 hours.
All filmmakers who register and complete their film by the deadline will be screened locally in each participating province and territory, then the top 2 films selected from each province and territory will appear together on the big screen at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto in March 2022.
For filmmakers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, CineVic is resurrecting the FILM SLAM! name from our time-crunch filmmaking challenges in the early 2000s.
Film Slam! 48-Hour Screening
Online18-20 June 2021
Enjoy six new short films made from start to finish in just 48 hours, by eager guerrilla filmmakers from Vancouver Island. After the screening premiere time, films will be available to screen for 48 hours. The top two films selected by our jury will go on to compete for a chance to screen at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto in 2022.
One Take Super 8 Event ~ Registration
12 July 2021
CineVic is SUPER excited to announce Vancouver Island’s second edition of the One Take Super 8 Event -- this time in full Kodak colour! A fun, non-competitive, community-driven creation and exhibition opportunity for intrigued newbies, amateur artists, and professional filmmakers alike. Limited spots available -- registrations WILL fill up fast! Registration Deadline: July 9th 2021
Screenwriting & Idea Development w/ Meeshelle Neal
18 September 2021
It all starts with the script. Meeshelle Neal’s easy-to-understand Screenwriting Workshop is the best place for anyone contemplating writing a movie or wanting to learn how to pitch & polish their work. This information-packed workshop will give you the tools and information you need to write a feature-length screenplay or short film to budget. // This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program.
Producing w/ Andy Hodgson
25 September 2021
Join award-winning Vancouver creator Andy Hodgson for an introduction to Producer-related duties in both indie and industry environments. Topics to be covered include management of script and writing, production planning and coordination, casting, directing, finances, marketing, and distribution. // This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program.