Form presents films that investigate the body in motion through curiosity, experimentation, and imagination.
Where: Vivo Media Arts Centre, Vancouver, Canada
When: November 2026
Deadline for applications: May 17, 2026
Our programming team makes an ongoing effort to invite artists to submit who have not historically seen themselves represented on screen or have not previously connected with Form. We will be prioritizing films that consider and incorporate either accessibility and/or street dance in their work.
Selected artists will receive a screening fee of $300 Cad as well as free admission to all festival screenings and events.
How to apply / register:
Application Form: https://airtable.com/appN9YNc4eP6c618y/pagPjMeM36LR7a1pa/form
Submission Requirements:
– Artists may apply with a maximum of 2 films each
– Applicants must identify as either a Youth Artist (between 15-25) or Emerging Artist (26+ years and new to movement and/or filmmaking)
– International applications and films accepted
– Film genres accepted (but not limited to): Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Narrative, Music Videos
– Films between 3-15 minutes are prioritized
– Applicants must agree to the Rules and Regulations
Please note: if selected, artists must own all necessary rights and permissions of the video and audio material in their films (i.e., you must have the rights to use copyrighted music) by September 2026
Contact details:
If you have any questions about our application process, please e-mail Co-Artistic Director danielle Mackenzie Long (danielle@f-o-r-m.ca)
For further information, please visit https://www.f-o-r-m.ca/short-film-submissions-2026
For more SCREENDANCE opportunities, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/screendance/
