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SUMMARY:Short Circuit Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Short Circuit Tour is approaching our final stop after traveling to Courtenay\, Tofino\, and Nanaimo for screenings earlier this month. Now to wrap up the tour in Victoria with two full nights of local short films at The Vic Theatre on May 1st and 2nd. Plus\, get your tickets for our INDIE+INDUSTRY day at Chateau Victoria before it fills up. \nVICTORIA – NIGHT ONE\nFriday May 1\, 2026\n5:00pm – 10:00pm\nThe Vic Theatre • 808 Douglas St • Victoria BC\nOpening party + 11 short films! \nINDIE+INDUSTRY\nSaturday May 2\, 2026\n11:00am – 6:00pm\nChateau Victoria • 740 Burdett Ave • Victoria BC\nProfessional development day for filmmakers including brunch\, panels\, and networking! \nVICTORIA – NIGHT TWO\nSaturday May 2\, 2026\n6:30pm – 11:00pm\nThe Vic Theatre • 808 Douglas St • Victoria BC\n11 more short films + closing party! \nMore info & tickets at www.shortcircuitfilmfestival.com
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/short-circuit-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:INDIE+INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION:INDIE+INDUSTRY is back! Don’t miss this full day of professional development for filmmakers including brunch\, panels\, and networking at Chateau Victoria. Ticket includes plenty of inspiration\, collaboration\, food\, refreshments\, and breaks throughout the day. Presented by CineVic as part of the 14th annual Short Circuit Film Festival. \nINDIE+INDUSTRY\nSaturday May 2\, 2026\n11:00am – 6:00pm\nChateau Victoria\n740 Burdett Ave • Victoria BC\n$60 \n11:00am – FIRST\, WE BRUNCH:\nTara-Lee Novak – VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH FILM & MEDIA COMMISSION \n1:00pm – THE FUNDERS PANEL:\nErin Shaw – TELUS STORYHIVE\nMathew Parry – CREATIVE BC\nPaneet Singh – BC ARTS COUNCIL\nMegan Leduc – CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS \n2:30pm – THE FUNDAMENTALS PANEL:\nTamara Tulloch – ACTSAFE SAFETY ASSOCIATION \n4:00pm – THE FESTIVALS PANEL:\nMark Hoyne – VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL\nStephanie Rossel – COMOX VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nJohnny Blakeborough – VANCOUVER ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nDavid Geiss – SHORT CIRCUIT FILM FESTIVAL \n5:00pm – THE DEBRIEF:\nNetworking reception with more food and drink to cap off the day\, before heading over to The Vic Theatre for our final night of Short Circuit Film Festival! \nSupported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia / Sponsored by IATSE 891 \nTickets and info at https://cinevic.ca/short-circuit-film-festival-2026/
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/indieindustry/
LOCATION:Chateau Victoria Hotel\, 740 Burdett Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Educational,Festivals,Film,Lecture & Storytelling,Networking,Panel Discussion,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Leadership Loop with Women in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Women in Leadership Day and enjoy a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at women-owned businesses in downtown Victoria. Hear insights and create meaningful connections with founders\, CEOs and other female powerhouses within our own community. Be a part of a unique event where you can learn real-world leadership skills you can’t get from a panel or webinar.\n\n\n\nWalk away with practical insights\, new connections\, and inspiration \nThe companies that we will be visiting are:  \nEdited. Curated Consignment. \nLuxe Home Interiors \nWestern Design + Build
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/leadership-loop-with-women-in-leadership/
LOCATION:Edited. Curated consignment\, 550 Yates St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking
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