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Open Call
BC Alliance for Arts and Culture
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Closes
October 16, 2026
Effort
About 3 hours
Cost to apply
$50 (Early Bird Sept. 9–25, 2026) or $60 (Regular Sept. 26–Oct. 16, 2026)
An 8-day short filmmaking challenge and 5-month program that provides support and funding to emerging filmmakers to produce a short film, with training opportunities for crew and cast. Accepts live-action, scripted short film pitches in all genres (drama, comedy, science fiction, horror, fantasy, musical, mockumentary, etc.). Does not accept animation, Generative AI, or documentary pitches.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in BC who are emerging filmmakers.
Open to artists in Canada, United Kingdom.
The call says: “Source page restricts to Canada, British Columbia”
Canada
October 16, 2026
Programme dates not listed
Six finalist teams each receive $2,000 cash plus over $50,000 in-kind sponsorship including professional production gear, services, and mentorship during an 8-day filmmaking challenge and 5-month program.
About 3 hours
Medium application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.
$50 (Early Bird Sept. 9–25, 2026) or $60 (Regular Sept. 26–Oct. 16, 2026)
https://filmfreeway.com/crazy8s