Pender Island Short Film Festival

The Pender Island Short Film Festival showcases short films created by filmmakers from the Southern Gulf Islands and beyond. Organized by Ptarmigan Arts, the festival celebrates independent filmmaking and features short-form narratives across different genres, including documentaries, animation, and fictional stories. It provides a platform for filmmakers of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels, from established professionals to emerging creators. The festival attracts filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and community members from Pender Island and the wider Gulf Islands region.