Launched four years ago, this popular, always sold-out event screens the Top Ten short films that have been submitted from Alberta’s most compelling emerging talent – from first time filmmakers to established local directors in both Live Action and Animated formats. The event has profiled and launched many local success stories in a few short years, including Calgary animator Cam Christiansen’s back to back annual award-wins for his original and mesmerizing “The Real Place” and “I Have Seen the Future” which also screened at Sundance and sibling filmmakers Devon and Kirsten Bolton’s live action short “Shipwrecked,” which became one of the most internationally successful Alberta short films in history – winning more than seven “Best Short” awards around the world, including a British Academy Award for Short Film. Both groups remain active in the Alberta filmmaking and commercial community, hiring locally, and promoting filming, technology, and business in Alberta.
Who will be the next Alberta filmmaking star? Support emerging talent and the local film entertainment community!
For the first time in Calgary International Film Festival history, the “Closing Ceremonies After Party” will be scheduled following the Best of Alberta screenings in combination with the International Mavericks and Award Dinner – bringing both local and international filmmakers and industry together! Including tickets sold to the public, there are 800 potential industry, public, and media party goers – providing logo and exposure opportunities at the venue, on big screens, signage, and give-outs!
