2025 Hollywood North International Film Festival

The 2025 Hollywood North International Film Festival showcased a captivating mix of global and Canadian short films, coupled with rich in‑person and online programming. With a focus on independent creators, audience engagement, and industry dialogue, it reinforced Vancouver’s identity as a dynamic hub for emerging talent—right in the heart of “Hollywood North.”

Festival Overview

  • Dates: January 11 – February 8, 2025  

  • Format: Hybrid — free online screenings all month; in‑person events in Vancouver filmfreeway.com+1globalnews.ca+1
  • Gala Ceremony: Hosted on January 25 at Vancouver’s H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

Categories & Awards

The competition features seven award categories:

  1. Best Animation

  2. Best Director

  3. Best Actor/Actress

  4. Best Cinematography

  5. Best Documentary

  6. Best Student Film

  7. Public Choice Award

Featured Films & Submissions

Over 40 countries took part in the event, submitting a total of 173 short films from around the world.

Highlighted films include:

Canada
United States
Angola
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
Denmark

Dominican Republic
Egypt
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
India
Indonesia

Iran
Israel
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Puerto Rico
Spain
Sweden

Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States, United States

Judges & Special Events

Main Judge & MC: Dean Redman (actor: Warcraft, Virgin River, Superman & Lois)

Judging Panel:

Nominee Announcement Nights (Jan 18–24):

  • Each night focuses on one category: screenings, judge commentary, followed by Q&A sessions for filmmakers and audiences

🌐 Accessibility & Impact

  • Online access: All films available free for two weeks before and after Jan 25 gala filmfreeway.com

  • Global reach: Online live streams connect filmmakers and audiences worldwide during nomination nights and the gala

  • Community ethos: The festival emphasizes inclusivity, empowerment, collaboration, accessibility, aiming to deepen appreciation for cinematic arts globally press.thepromotionpeople.ca+1datebook.sfchronicle.com+1

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