Hamilton Fringe

Calling all filmmakers!

We are currently seeking short film submissions by Canadian filmmakers to screen at the seventh annual Films on the Fringe: Shorts Showcase event during the Hamilton Fringe Festival this year, July 15-26, 2026,

The Shorts Showcase competition offers Hamiltonians a FREE opportunity to enjoy short films under the stars at the Fringe Boulevard, located on King William Street (between James St N and Hughson St) on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The long list of submissions will be considered by a jury of industry professionals and revealed live at the Fringe Boulevard. The winning film will be screened in full, with the winning filmmaker receiving a $400 screening fee.⁠ Second and third place will each receive a $100 honorarium and a Fringe Binge 6-Show Pass for use at the Hamilton Fringe Festival.
All shortlisted filmmakers will have a short clip shown at the Shorts Showcase.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $35 to support coordination of this project.

Deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. For more details and to apply, click here!

Films on the Fringe: 2026 Shorts Showcase Application Please click the link to complete this form.

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS

Hamilton Fringe Festival’s Shorts Showcase is now open!⁠
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We are seeking short films (24 minutes or less) by Canadian filmmakers to screen at the ninth annual Films on the Fringe: Shorts Showcase event at Fringe Boulevard this July, presented by Downtown Hamilton BIA.⁠
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The shortlist of submissions will be chosen by a jury of industry professionals with selections screened live at our outdoor festival hub – Fringe Boulevard – located on King William St in downtown Hamilton. The winning film will be screened in full, with the winning filmmaker receiving a $400 screening fee.⁠ Second and third place will each receive a $100 honorarium and a Fringe Binge 6-Show Pass for use at the Hamilton Fringe Festival.⁠
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Deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM at https://form.jotform.com/HamFringe/ShortsShowcase26

📸: 2025 Films On The Fringe: Shorts Showcase, photo by Dave Pijuan-Nomura