The Edmonton Short Film Festival was co-founded by Sharlene Millang (Secretarial & Office Administration '81) and provides paid screening opportunities with a focus on Alberta films. Alberta filmmakers are showcased at an annual gala and have year-round screening opportunities through their "Local Heroes Film Festival". They also offer free educational events.
The Edmonton Short Film Festival was created in 2013 to offer screening and educational opportunities to emerging and mid-career independent Alberta filmmakers.