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Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival

SFFSFF 2026: Submissions Now Closed

Whether you’re bending time, rewriting reality, or animating a dance-off in deep space—if it’s short, sci-fi/fantasy, and brilliant, it belongs at SFFSFF.

Now celebrating its 21st year, this annual festival—hosted by MOPOP and SIFF—is a cinematic launchpad for genre-bending stories from around the world. We screen animated and live-action short films for devoted live audiences and a panel of nationally recognized judges. Past films have landed international distribution, popped up in museum exhibitions, and even scored Academy Award nods.

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2025 Program

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