Short Films 2023

20th Reel Pride Canadian LGTBTTQ* Short Films Competition 2023

Canada’s longest running LGBTTQ Short Films Competition received hundreds of submissions over its’ 20 years from various locations in the Provinces and Territories. 

Filmmaker’s Shorts most often reveal stories that mirror the life of the Canadian 2SLGBTQ culture and their friendships, personal growth, dynamic relationships, and their personal struggles for societal understanding.

Submissions compete for the following awards:

  1. Jury Choice Award for Best Short

  2. Audience Choice Award for Best Short

  3. Best Manitoba Short selected by the Jury

  4. Top Emerging Filmmaker* selected by the Jury

  5. Best LGBTQ Community Reflection Short selected by the Jury

* with less than three years filmmaking experience, no age limit.

Awards Sponsors include RBC, William F. White International Inc., Manitoba LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Winnipeg Film Group. 

Submission are now closed for the 2023 festival.

Email any questions or concerns to shortfilmss@reelpride.org

Check out the previous award winners