It’s time for an encore!
The North Shore News is now accepting submissions for the second annual Coast Mountain Film Festival following a successful launch of the event earlier this year. The festival is a celebration of the vibrant and diverse filmmaking talent right here in our community via a weekend film festival.
Our community has become a hub for creativity and cinematic innovation, and we at the North Shore News love showing off that talent!
Who can submit
We invite local filmmakers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to emerging talents, to submit their original works for consideration. Whether you’re a graduate of Capilano University’s esteemed School of Motion Picture Arts, a local independent filmmaker, or someone with a compelling story to tell through film, we want to showcase the richness of our community’s cinematic voice.
Films must be produced by individuals residing or working in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Sea to Sky Country or surrounding areas.
Submission categories
The festival is open to films of all genres, including but not limited to narrative, documentary, animation, shorts and experimental works. We encourage submissions that highlight the unique character of the North Shore and its residents, fostering a sense of community and creativity.
Following the success of the inaugural festival in 2024, we intend to have specific screenings for environmental impact and outdoor/action sports. If you’re a mountain biker, kayaker or mountaineer and you’re holding onto amazing content from the past few years, let’s put it up on the big screen.
Important dates
Submission deadline: Dec. 2, 2024, 5 p.m.
Notification of acceptance: January 2025
Festival dates: coming soon. Follow us on Instagram for updates.
Submission guidelines
Submissions can be of any length, but preference may be given to shorter films to accommodate a diverse program. All genres and styles are welcome.
Films must be submitted electronically by the deadline. Submitters must have rights to show films in a ticketed film festival setting.
How to submit
To submit your film please email a link to [email protected]. Please include a brief synopsis, filmmaker bio, and any relevant production details.
Selected films will be showcased during the festival, providing filmmakers with an opportunity to engage with audiences and fellow creatives.
The inaugural festival had close to 1,500 attendees over five screenings in March and April of 2024, and we owe a big thanks to the participating filmmakers as well as our sponsors – we couldn’t do it without them. For inquiries, to become a sponsor or for more information, contact Matt Blair at [email protected].
We look forward to building on the first festival and continuing to share the brilliance of the North Shore’s filmmakers with our community!
