The winners of the Sundar Prize were announced in Surrey, British Columbia on April 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm during the Awards Ceremony at Landmark Cinemas – Guildford.
Shortlisted submissions will be submitted to a jury that will watch, rank, and score the films.
Cash Prizes
- Best Feature Film (Narrative Live Action) – $1000
- Best Short Film (Narrative Live Action) – $500
- Best Feature Documentary – $1000
- Best Short Documentary – $500
- Best Short Animation – $500
- Best Environmental Film – $500
- Best Spiritual, Health, and Wellness Film – $500
- Best 2SLGBTQ+ Film- $1000
- Best Youth Film (19 and under) – $300
- Best Student Film – $300
- Best British Columbia Feature Film – $1000
- Best British Columbia Short Film – $500
- BC Student Film Showcase – $750, $500, and $300
- Best Emerging Filmmaker Residency Prize sponsored by KDocsFF – $1000
Sponsor Prizes
Moving Images Distribution
The winner of the major BC categories will receive a distribution offer from Moving Images Distribution.
Learn more about Moving Images Distribution here.
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Film School is offering any one (1) SHORT-TRACK certificate course or workshop of your choice for all Sundar Prize winners.
Learn more about VFS Short-Track Studies here.
Keslow Camera
Keslow Camera is offering a $10,000 CAD gift certificate for a local BC winning filmmaker.
Learn more about Keslow Camera here.
Sparky's Film Rentals
Sparky’s Film Rentals is offering a $3,000 CAD gift certificate for equipment rental for a local BC winning filmmaker.
Learn more about Sparky’s Film Rentals here.
Forest Bean
Forest Bean is donating 20 bags of eco-friendly coffee to local winning filmmakers and special guests.
Learn more about Forest Bean coffee here.
The Performer’s Mastery Workshops
Free tuition valued at $750 towards a 3 day workshop with ACTg Vancouver’s The Performer’s Mastery Workshops.
Learn more about the Workshops here.
Museum of Vancouver
MOV is providing 25 complimentary tickets to the MOV for local winners and finalists.
Learn more about MOV here.
Rainscope Filmworks
The winner of the Best BC Short receives a $400 gear credit from Rainscope Filmworks.
Learn more about Rainscope Filmworks here.
TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS originals
A bag loaded with TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS originals swag will be presented to a local BC filmmaker.
Learn more about TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS originals here.
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- $1,000 Cash Prize
- Four-month residency
- Dedicated workspace
- Access to film and editing equipment
- Consultation with film studies faculty
- Test screenings with KPU students
- Consultation with a consulting producer who has worked on an Academy Award nominated film
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Submissions from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged.
KDocsFF Filmmaker Residency Prize
■ $1,000 Cash Prize
■ Four-month residency
■ Dedicated workspace
■ Access to film and editing equipment
■ Consultation with film studies faculty
■ Test screenings with KPU students
Submissions from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
Submit your film on FilmFreeway
For more information contact: greg.chan@kpu.ca