Firecracker Film Fest 2026

Calling all female and gender diverse, comedic short filmmakers in British Columbia. We’re doing it again! The Firecracker Department Vancouver Chapter is thrilled to announce the second annual Firecracker Film Fest at GEMFest Vancouver. This year, it’s all about the local vibes.

Important Dates

  • Sat Oct 04 - Applications Open

  • Sat Nov 29 - Applications Close

  • Sat Jan 31 - Notifications go out to all filmmakers

  • Sat Feb 07 - Deadline for filmmakers to accept invitation 

  • Sat Feb 14 - Deadline for all deliverables from filmmakers

  • Sat Mar 07 - Firecracker Film Fest at GEMFest, program begins at 11:00am


Important Info

  • It only cost $12.50 to apply via Eventbrite.

  • Our showcase features COMEDIC short films. Priority will be given to films under 10 minutes.

  • The films will have women and gender-diverse filmmakers in at least two of the following three key creative roles: Writer, Producer, Director. (The same creative may fill more than one role.)

  • Key creatives must be a member of the Firecracker Department Community Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Firecracker Film Fest is for comedic short films. It would be great if your film makes us laugh, but we define a comedy as ending in hope.

  • If filmmakers have submitted this short film to GEMFest 2026 separately and are accepted there, they will not be included in Firecracker Film Fest. If your film is not accepted into GEMFest, filmmakers still have a chance with us! 

We look forward to watching your film!

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