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:
Best Animation
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Documentary
Best Student Film
Public Choice Award
Prize: Each winner receives CAD 1,000 and a featured Instagram profile thetimes.co.uk+5filmfreeway.com+5hollywoodnorthfilmfestival.com+5press.thepromotionpeople.ca
Total prize pool: CAD 7,000
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:
Mike Dopud – Best Actor/Actress
Katie Boland – Best Director
Stirling Bancroft – Best Cinematography
Corey Woods – Best Documentary
Karl (or Kurt) Willems – Best Animation
Maritama Carlson – Best Student Film globalnews.ca+7hollywoodnorthfilmfestival.com+7press.thepromotionpeople.ca+7
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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