European Union Short Film Festival

The 2026 European Union Short Film Festival expands across Canada

After more than a decade in Ottawa and a notable first edition in Montréal, the Festival grows in 2026 with a multi-city edition presented in Ottawa, Montréal, Winnipeg, and Québec City.

The program features 27 short films from various European Union countries, presented over four evenings, offering a rich and varied glimpse into contemporary European cultures and perspectives.

Led by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and its partners, the Festival highlights the importance of cultural dialogue between Canada and Europe.

This edition also marks the 50th anniversary of the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and is part of Europe Month celebrations.

More than a series of screenings, the Festival is a space for exchange and discovery.

Long live cinema, and enjoy the festival!

• PROGRAM 1: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM6 short films ranging from bold speculative fiction to the everyday realities of personal struggle.
  
• PROGRAM 2: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  7 short films exploring the human condition, examining what brings us together and/or sets us apart.
  
• PROGRAM 3: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  7 short films focused on new beginnings.
• PROGRAM 4: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  7 short films addressing the wars we wage against others—and ourselves.

Free admission. Registration required for all programs.