28th Festival, March 25-28, 2027
Among the most northern competitive film festivals in the world, the Dawson City International Short Film Festival has been showing short films of all genres since 2000. The festival also includes special events with exciting guests, meet and greets, workshops, filmmaking challenges and awards.
Submissions open August 1st, 2026.
For more festival info go to our website.
An exclusive opportunity to work in Super 8, 16 or 35mm film in a workshop environment from September 13-27 at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture.
The focus is on analogue film processes (8mm and 16mm), and involves the use of eco-safe developers using local plants and/or caffeine. Participants can also work with cameraless filmmaking, scratching or painting directly onto 16 or 35mm film. A Phytogram (sustainable, camera-less photographic technique that creates images by reacting the natural chemical properties of plants with 16mm film under sunlight) workshop included.
Participants can work at their own pace (and times) and will have access to the KIAC Darkroom/Ballroom during the dates of the workshop (September 13-27).
There are limited spots available. Applicants must apply
Cost is $100 and includes 4 rolls of film and all materials and cameras.
There are scholarships available for the underfunded.
For more info and application form check out the film lab page.
Or contact us dawsonfilmlab@gmail.com.
Deadline to apply is July 15, 2026.
Open to all levels of artists. Previuos participants may apply.
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The festival also runs workshops and events through out the year.
KIAC also has audio, video, and photo equipment available to rent.
The full inventory and rate sheet can be found here.
You must be a member of KIAC to rent equipment. ($25/year)
All items subject to availability. Please give us at least 24 Hours notice.