Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (Eternal Gathering Place)| Fort Whoop-Up is announcing an open call for films for the 3rd annual Lethbridge Independent Film Festival 2025.

Any aspect of audiovisual expression – visual, sound, narrative, genre, performance, theme... all approaches are encouraged for submission. This includes music videos. Films that exemplify and/or are made by under-represented voices will be prioritized. Films selected by the jury will be screened at the Lethbridge Independent Film Festival on April 12th and 13th, 2025. In alignment with the Galt’s Mandate, the Lethbridge Independent Film Festival aims to deepen the sense of belonging for our community by reflecting the world around us with a community centred approach.

Entry Guidelines:

• Films may be feature length or short. Short films should ideally be 20 minutes or under. Some considerations will be made for longer shorts.

• Media links should connect to a video streaming service (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). Links to file sharing services (WeTransfer, Google Drive, etc.) are unable to be considered.

• If the media link is password protected, please provide all needed information.

• Limit 1 entry per person.

See the link below for the online application form.

• Each application should include 2-3 high resolution stills that represent the film, and if applicable, the film poster.

• Submission deadline: Jan 31st, 2025

• Successful applicants notified: Feb 10th, 2024. Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

• Screening: April 12th and 13th, 2024

• Artist Fee: Successful candidates will receive a screening fee, and all selected films will be entered into the LIFF Audience Choice Awards, with cash prizes awarded to the winning films.

• Submission fee: No cost

LIFF Youth Talent Lab

LIFF is excited to announce a special call for short films created by filmmakers under the age of 18 for a dedicated screening at this year’s festival. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the creativity and talent of young filmmakers. Please note that this screening is designed to be family-friendly, so all content must be suitable for all ages. Any submissions containing inappropriate material will not be considered for selection. Apply to the LIFF Youth Talent Lab using the same application link provided below.

We would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 7 territory - the traditional and ancestral territory of Niitsitapii, the Blackfoot Confederacy, including Kainai, Piikani and Siksika First Nations. As well as most recently the Tsuu T'ina Nation, Stoney Nakoda First Nation and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 1.

We appreciate your interest in the Lethbridge Independent Film Festival. Contact us at lethfilmfest@gmail.com for general inquiries.