A Book to Short Film Festival
Calling all authors, filmmakers, and book/movie lovers!
Our first-ever Shelf to Screen Film Festival invites independent authors to pitch their books for adaptation by participating film production teams. Selected books will be transformed into a short film, trailer, scene, or series of scenes and screened at our festival in Vancouver
Sponsored by:Low Family Productions
When:Feb 20, 2027
Where: Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema) located at 149 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Film Screening
Experience the incredible talent of British Columbia's creative community at this one-of-a-kind film premiere. Local authors and filmmakers have teamed up to adapt original books into captivating short films. From romance and fantasy, to thrillers, horror, comedy, and even children's stories, Shelf to Screen Fest has something for everyone. 
Book Market
Meet the authors at the Shelf to Screen book market. Located just down the hall from the cinema. One ticket gets you access to both the screening and the book market where attendees can meet the authors, purchase signed books, and connect with members of Vancouver's growing creative community. 
Schedule
5:00 PM - Doors Open
5:00 PM – 7:00PM - Book Market is open
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Film screening
Intermission: 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM (Book Market is Open)
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Book Market is open 
How it works:
Pitch
Interested authors submit a book pitch, adaptation idea, and rights confirmation.
Review
Our team reviews submissions for suitability, safety, and film potential.
Selected authors will be notified.
Selection
Approved pitches are shared with filmmakers, who rate their favourites.
Match
Authors are matched with a film team based on genre, interests, hopes, dreams and other production needs.
Create
Filmmakers connect with Authors to create a trailer, scene, or short adaptation of five minutes or less.
Submit
Final films are submitted and those meeting the criteria are screened at the Shelf to Screen festival at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema in Vancouver.
What is Shelf to Screen?
Ever dream of seeing your story on the big screen or want to create the next big book adaptation blockbuster? Find your crew and join a community that loves indie books and filmmaking just as much as you do.
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We’re looking for independent authors of all ages / experience levels who are interested in seeing their completed work turned into a short fan film/trailer. Click here for more information.
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We’re looking for independent filmmakers of all ages / experience levels who are interested in adapting an author’s story into a short fan film/trailer. Click here for more information.
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Looking for a team to join? Click here for more information.
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Still have questions?
Check out our FAQ page or send us a quick message at shelf2screenfest@gmail.com
Important Dates
August 23
Author pitch submission deadline
August 28
Author pitches available for filmmaker selection
Successful Authors notified
September 20
Filmmaker selection deadline
September 30
Official matches are released <3
September 30-January 31
Production Period
January 31
UPDATED Final Film submission deadline
February 20
Films screened at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema in Vancouver.
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