At the biggest film festival in Alberta, there's something for everyone. 

With 200+ different short films and features to choose from, it can seem daunting to try to pick out just a few, but here's a handy glossary list of our major sections to get you started. 

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ALBERTA SPOTLIGHT

Narrative and documentary films highlighting home-grown Alberta talent.

CANADIAN NARRATIVE CINEMA

A vast selection of Canadian and Indigenous films showcasing new and established voices.

RBC EMERGING CANADIAN ARTIST COMPETITION
A selection of first and second time feature directors in this section are eligible for a $10,000 prize provided by RBC.

DOCUMENTARY CINEMA

The finest non-fiction films from around the world.

CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
Films in this section compete for a $5,000 prize, provided by the Directors Guild of Canada.

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Gripping and enlightening true stories from around the globe competing for a $1,000 cash prize.

CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA

A diverse range of international films showcasing incredible stories, cultures and landscapes.

INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION 
A selection of captivating narrative films compete for a $1,000 juried cash prize.

NEW AMERICAN CINEMA

Diverse and emerging independent voices from the United States, ranging from films hot off the festival circuit to brand-new discoveries. Presented by SVR Lawyers.

Late Shift

Dark. Twisted. Daring. Outrageous.

Music on Screen

A vibrant celebration of both music and film.

SHORT FILMS

Short. Sweet. To the point.  Thematically packaged for your convenience. The Grand Jury Prize winner is eligible for Academy Award® consideration. Presented by Jerilyn Wright & Associates.