The East Van Showcase has grown each year. What began as the local East Vancouver community coming together to share their works has evolved into a weekend mixed media extravaganza complete with red carpet, host and memorable awards ceremonies.
The most important thing to us though, is finding these hidden gem films. Finding these up and coming directors who can have their moment and use the Showcase as a stepping stone to the world's top festivals.
And we will always be East Van.
Film submitted must be a short film (experimental films and music videos are permitted).
We encourage the films submitted to be less than 20 minutes in length, however it is not a hard rule.
The East Van Showcase is a welcoming door into the Vancouver Independent film scene. Several talented artists and storytellers from around the area (and beyond) screen their films at different local venues, including the iconic Rio Theatre. A networking opportunity is offered in the form of an after-party—bring your business cards because you will meet people! I highly recommend the East Van Showcase to professional and emerging filmmakers, as well as the everyday moviegoer looking for a unique and quality viewing experience.
Special thanks to James Kingstone and Sean Ronan of Hammer & Tong for hosting the festival.
All around it’s a wonderful festival! Very well organized with a great feeling of community and support. It’s also a terrific opportunity for meeting other BC filmmakers. Highly recommend!
Unfortunately I couldn't be there, I live in Rome. The staff was really kind and looked personally interested in our work. The communication with them was great, personal and passionate.
Being selected in the international competition and being screened in the beautiful Rio Theatre of Vancouver was simply an honour and a joy.
Thank you again and best wishes for your festival!
This is a festival built on the love of film. The event is most ideal for local vancouver filmmakers, it really celebrates the indie spirit here. Looking forward to the next one.