Cast/Crew Members

Welcome, local Cast/Crew! The Shelf to Screen Fest invites you to put your very special set of skills to good use.

How to find a team:

1) Follow us on our instagram. We often post about upcoming opportunities!

2) Join our Facebook group to connect with other filmmakers. Simply post an introduction and let them how you’d like to help out.

3) Join our Crew Roster(see below)

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Looking for a match?

Are you a filmmaker looking for the perfect crew to bring your festival submission to life? Or are you a creative (editor, DOP, actor, sound designer) looking to join an exciting project? We are building a crew roster to connect local talent.

How it works:

1. You provide your name, contact info, and filmmaking skills.

2. We add you to our public Crew Roster.

3. Filmmakers looking for your specific talents will contact you directly to build their teams! Let's make some movies!

Sign up!
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We can help!

Lauryn Low

Laurynlow88@gmail.com

Available Skills:

  • Screenplay writing

  • Production Assistant

  • Actor (limited availability)

  • V/O roles

Justin Low

Justin.low986@gmail.com

Available Skills:

  • Actor

  • Producer

  • On-Set Sound (amateur kit)

  • Composer (original music/score)

  • Production Assistant

Eryn Low

Erynlow@gmail.com

Available Skills:

  • Screenplay writing

  • Production Assistant

Interested in having a booth at our Book Market?

More Details

Let’s get started!

    • Book pitch deadline: 

      August 23, 2026

    • Author pitches available for filmmaker selection:

    • Filmmaker selections due: 

      September 20, 2026

    • Official Matches released:

      September 30, 2026

    • Production Period

      September 30, 2026 - January 8, 2027

    • Final Film submission deadline: 

      January 8, 2027

    • Films screened: 

      February 20, 2027 at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema in Vancouver

  • Team Leader & Crew Requirements

    • BC Residence: The Team Leader must live in British Columbia.

    • Open Age: Participants can be any age.

    • Open Experience: All skill levels can join.

    Production Constraints

    • Music / Stock Footage Rights: You must own or license all stock footage / audio used.

  • We welcome completed works including novels, novellas, short stories, children’s and young adult books, graphic novels, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and other works suitable for short-film adaptation.

    All genres and perspectives are welcome. We are proudly LGBTQ2S+ friendly and encourage stories that reflect diverse identities, cultures, relationships, faiths, and lived experiences. Religious, political, and socially focused stories may be submitted, provided they do not promote hatred, discrimination, harassment, or violence toward individuals or communities.

    Filmmakers must identify any sensitive or mature content, including:

    • Violence, abuse, self-harm, sexual content, or substance use

    • Strong language, discrimination, or hate speech

    • Religious or political extremism

    • Illness, pregnancy loss, animal harm, or other potentially distressing themes

    A content note will not automatically disqualify a submission. It helps organizers, cast, and production teams make informed decisions.

    We will not accept works that promote hatred, exploitation, sexualize minors, glorify non-consensual conduct, encourage dangerous or illegal activity, or use AI-generated content or copyrighted material without permission.

    The festival may decline or request changes to any submission that cannot be adapted safely, respectfully, legally, or within the event’s production guidelines.

    1. Pitch: Authors submit their book and adaptation idea.

    2. Review: Our team reviews pitches for eligibility and film potential.

    3. Select: Approved pitches are shared with filmmakers, who rank their favourites.

    4. Match: Authors and film teams are matched based on rankings and production fit.

    5. Create: Teams produce a film adaptation of five minutes or less.

    6. Submit: Completed films and release forms are submitted by the deadline. Eligible films are shown at the festival.

  • Participation is $20 per team.

Need more information?

If you're interested in connecting with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.