Yukon 48 Filmmaking Challenge 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:30 pmYukon Theatre

The Yukon48 hour challenge registration is open!

Films Screen Saturday, November 14 at 7pm (Doors at 6:30) at the Yukon Theatre

***For Dawson Filmmakers: Registration Details Can Be Found HERE

The Rules and Regs!

Filmmakers may work individually or in teams. ($20/team)
There is no age restriction to enter the competition. Under 19 free.
The films may be of any genre (drama, documentary, comedy, experimental, animation)
No previously shot footage may be used (up to 20 % archival material may be used)
Maximum length 4 minutes. (There is no minimum length)
No pornographic or inappropriate material will be accepted•The Yukon 48 hour film challenge requires filmmakers to not use generative AI in order to participate in the challenge. This event is for humans, by humans.
Entrants will receive a prop or "key" requirement that must appear in the film .
50% discount on YFS/KIAC Equipment for 48 Challenge productions

All films must acknowledge the Yukon Film Society (YFS) and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in their credits (LOGOS HERE)

One “key” that must be used in the film will be revealed at the start of the Challenge. The “key” has to be incorporated into your film in any way (physically, verbally, etc). Participants outside the Whitehorse or Dawson area may participate and can privately upload their film to Vimeo or send a download links to us (wetransfer, dropbox, etc). Please do not use Youtube. If you use google drive please make sure we can view and download it.

We must have the link by the deadline on Sunday: 5:30pm

For YFS entrants email download link to alffoperations@yukonfilmsociety.com or drop off the films at the office between 4pm to 5:30pm
Please keep your links private until after the screenings.

***YFS IS MOVING TO A NEW OFFICE***
- New Location: 307 Strickland St. Upstairs

Equipment is the responsibility of the entrant, however a 50% discount on YFS and KIAC equipment is available for 48 Challenge productions. (YFS and/or KIAC Membership is required.)

All material used in the films must be owned by the filmmaker. Any copyrighted materials included in the work must have been legally cleared for use. KIAC/YFS are permitted to retain an archive copy of your production for the purposes of promotion for future events.

Winning entries will be decided upon by a jury. The winning entries will be screened at the 2027 Available Light Film Festival and 2027 Dawson City International Short Film Festival.

2 Audience Awards will also be presented, voted on by the Whitehorse and Dawson audiences.

The Yukon Film Society and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture are not liable for any costs, damages, injuries or liabilities that may occur during the making of your film.

Entry fee is $20/team.
Youth entries (19 and under) are free.

In Whithorse entry fees can be paid in person at 307 Strickland St. Upstairs or online.

For Dawson City entries can be paid at The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture or online at www.kiac.ca