Established in 2007, the MPPIA Short Film Award provides one filmmaker with the opportunity to further develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project.  Applicants will be short-listed into a field of candidates who will pitch their projects at the 2012 Whistler Film Festival taking place November 28 to December 2.

The successful candidate will receive a $15,000 cash award plus services ‘in-kind’ valued up to $100,000 from across the industry, enabling the filmmaker to complete their project with the guidance of experienced industry professionals and support services provided by the top supply houses in British Columbia. The completed film will have its world premiere screening at the 2013 Whistler Film Festival.

Application Deadline to BC Film + Media:  4:30 pm Friday, August 31.

For more information, or to download the guidelines and application form, please visit the MPPIA Short Film Award page.