• ABBOTSFORD FILM FESTIVAL August 25th + 26th

    the abbotsford film festival returns for its 4th edition friday august 25th and saturday august 26th, 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

    see the films

friday august 25th

6pm - doors open
6.30pm - short films
7.30pm - feature documentary
9pm - House of the Future (DJ set)

The opening night sees the screening of a bizarre and diverse selection of short films, followed by the world premiere of feature documentary “A Bullet Pulling Thread”, a thought provoking film about quilting and police violence. We then end the night with live music from local bands. Craft beer and food truck available throughout.

saturday august 26th

6pm - doors open
6.30pm - 48 hour film screenings
8pm - awards
8.30pm - live music from Semi Athletic
9pm - Daniel Sparrow with the Visions

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 truck available throughout.

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