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Pender Island Short Film Festival

NOV 14 TO NOV 15 · starts 7:00 PM · see daily schedule

Watch short films on Saturday evening, then join a free filmmakers’ forum and Q&A on Sunday morning.

Saturday: adults $20, optional $25/$30 sliding scale; youth 13–18 $10; ages 12 and under free. Sunday forum free.

Pender Island Community Hall · Upcoming

The experience

The eleventh annual festival screens work from emerging and professional filmmakers across genres. Saturday’s screening is ticketed; Sunday’s free forum brings local industry professionals and audiences together for discussion.

Before you go

  • November 14: doors and concession 6:15 p.m., films 7 p.m. November 15: doors 9 a.m., forum 9:30 a.m.; festival calendar ends at noon. Tea and coffee Sunday by donation. Film submissions close November 1. Confirm screening finish and any online fee; arrange ferry or overnight plans.

Still to confirm

  • Saturday screening finish time and any online ticket fee are unannounced.

Sources & checks

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  • Pender Island Short Film Festival — organizer

    Checked Oct 23 · Dated 2026 programme, local hours, venue, public participation and admission terms. November 14: doors and concession 6:15 p.m., films 7 p.m. November 15: doors 9 a.m., forum 9:30 a.m.; festival calendar ends at noon. Tea and coffee Sunday by donation. Film submissions close November 1. Confirm screening finish and any online fee; arrange ferry or overnight plans.

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