Thursday March 26th
Short Film Showcase
The opening night of the Abbotsford Film Festival celebrates the best of independent film with two curated screenings highlighting 14 short films from across the globe. Our opening Shorts Showcase ,“Canadian Films”, features powerful stories from BC filmmakers. Our closing Short Showcase II, titled “After Dark Films”, is a vibrant selection of short genre films including horror + comedy. The evening feature Q & A’s and our $500 Audience Award.
Taking place at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
Order of events:
6pm - Doors Open
6.30pm - Canadian Films (Showcase I)
A vibrant snapshot of contemporary Canadian storytelling, this curated shorts program highlights emerging voices and bold cinematic experimentation from coast to coast. This curated selection of films offers intimate character studies that examine identity and the lengths we’ll go to in pursuit of happiness + acceptance. Join us for a dynamic showcase of fresh perspectives and the next wave of Canadian talent.
Films screening:
Everything Must Go
Our Monsters
Lateral
Re: Union
Enigma
Diamond Belly
Red Light Rebel
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Everything Must Go
Directed by Kaito Nyunoya
Alberta Film | 9.30 mins -
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Our Monsters
Directed by Mia Mango (Petrovic)
BC Film | 8.30 mins -
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Lateral
Directed by Loken Charon
BC Film | 10 mins -
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Re: Union
Directed by Megan Mackenzie & Gabriel Kirkley
BC Film | 14 mins -
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Enigma
Directed by Anya Kapustianyk
BC | 5 mins -
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Diamond Belly
Directed by Kyle D'Odorico
BC Film | 10 mins -
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Red Light Rebel
Directed by Hannah Yang
BC Film | 16 mins
After Dark Films invites you to the cinematic underbelly where nothing is quite what it seems. A blend of horror, thriller + comedies, these films don’t just scare you — they misdirect, delight, and disturb.. Expect the uncanny, the absurd, and the downright unhinged as familiar horror tropes are warped into something new, strange, and unforgettable.
Films screening:
No Heretics Allowed - Fraser Valley Film
Hells Gate - Fraser Valley Film
Venatio
Stakeout Siblings
The Harpies
Death’s Peak
Headcase
7.30pm - Intermission
8pm - After Dark Films (Showcase II)
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No Heretics Allowed
Directed by Connor Rielly
Fraser Valley Film | 9.30 mins -
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Hells Gate
Directed by Brendan Taylor
Fraser Valley Film | 5 mins -
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Venatio
Directed by Marcio Moreno
BC Film | 17 mins -
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Stakeout Siblings
Directed by Ethan Wingrove
BC Film | 4 mins -
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The Harpies
Directed by Rogan Lovse
BC Film | 4.30 mins -
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Death's Peak
Directed by Willy Fair
UK Film | 9 mins -
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Headcase
Directed by Spencer Zimmerman
BC Film | 15 mins
9pm - Filmmaker Q & A’s + Awards
Attendees present will have the chance to vote for their favorite film from the night. The ballots will be counted during the Q & A with the winner announced at the end. The Audience Award winner will be presented a physical trophy + a $500 cash prize.
Friday March 27th
The Friday night of the Abbotsford Film Festival, in partnership with The Reach, is a celebration of creativity in our community. Experience the iconic screenings from our 48 Hour Film Competition, where filmmakers raced against the clock to create original short films in only 48 hours.
From hilarious to heartfelt, these fast-paced films showcase raw talent, inventive storytelling, + impressive filmmaking under pressure.
Order of events:
Experience the opening 48 Hour Films as they compete for your votes.
Films screening:
TBC
6pm - Doors Open
6.30pm - 48 Hour Films I
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TBC 48 Hour Films
Directed by You
Fraser Valley | 5 mins
7.30pm - Intermission
8pm - 48 Hour Films II
Experience the closing 48 Hour Films as they compete for your votes.
Films screening:
TBC
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TBC 48 Hour Film
Directed by You
Fraser Valley Film | 5 mins
