CRAZY8S 2026 Gala Screening + Afterparty

Schedule

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

The Centre In Vancouver | Vancouver, BC

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Crazy8s Film Society proudly presents a celebration of 6 new short films, made in just 8 days by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams!
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Crazy8s 2026 Gala Screening + Afterparty
Crazy8s is presented by DGC-BC


Crazy8s Film Society proudly presents a celebration of 6 new short films with the theme "Into the Unknown"—made by 6 inspiring filmmaking teams in just 8 crazy days—at the annual Crazy8s 2026 Gala Screening at The Centre in Vancouver. This is Crazy8s’ 27th year since the very first screening in 1999.

Following the Gala Screening, head over to the Afterparty at Science World with an 80's-inspired, cyber-glow vibe—Vancouver’s largest single-evening film and television industry party!

Walk the “blue carpet,” indulge in premium beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the bars from vendor sponsor Lavish Liquid, and hit the dance floors on two separate levels, both featuring live DJs spinning retro 80's hits and more. Strike a pose at our LED movie poster gallery and selfie station/photo booth. The on-site Triple O’s will be open and featuring their full menu all evening!

Come celebrate this year's most excellently rad indie filmmaking creatives, and Crazy8s' 27th year, with us!



THE CRAZY8S 2026 FILMS*:
  • THE DECISION - Directed by CORY THIBERT, Written by STEVEN CAYER
  • FULL ASIAN - Directed and Written by ELY DAVIDSON
  • GONE VIRAL - Directed by KAT REYNOLDS, Written by FELICIA SIMONE, KAT REYNOLDS
  • THE LAST CALLER - Directed by MARIEL CALVO, Written by MIGUEL DA PONTE
  • MOULD- Directed by MORGAN ABELE & KIKI EVANS, Written by MORGAN ABELE
  • THE THING INSIDE HER - Directed by JACKI GUNN & DELLA HADDOCK, Written by JACKI GUNN

*Film classifications TBA from Consumer Protection BC.

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CRAZY8S GALA SCREENING

Limited Tickets $75 at the door from 6:00 pm at The Centre. ***Ticket payment at the door by credit card.***

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* *DOORS AT 6:00PM - ARRIVE EARLY - SEATING IS NOT ASSIGNED**

* **SHOW STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7:00PM***

  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors/walk-up ticket sales from 6:00 pm)
  • Location: The Centre, 777 Homer St, Vancouver, BC (Google Maps)
  • Early Bird Tickets: $60 (plus service charges) on sale the week of March 16
  • Regular Advance Tickets: $65 (plus service charges) from March 28 until 12:00 pm Saturday April 11 / until sold out
  • At The Door: $75 tickets from 6:00 pm at The Centre box office, if still available.**
  • **Ticket payment at the door by credit card.**

***Your ticket provides entry to BOTH the Gala Screening at The Centre and the Afterparty at Science World.***

***Concession at The Centre accepts card payment (debit or credit) only***

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CRAZY8S AFTERPARTY
  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Time: 9:30PM- 1:30AM (Doors from 9:00 pm)
  • Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC (Google Maps)

**Bars at Science World accept card payment (debit or credit) only. Bars are open on both levels.**

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Follow us:

  • Instagram @Crazy8sFilms
  • Facebook / Crazy8sFilm
  • X @Crazy8sFilm
  • YouTube /Crazy8sFilm

See last year's Crazy8s trailer featuring select films from the past 26 years!


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The Centre In Vancouver, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver, Canada

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