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5th Small File Media Festival: ONLINE EDITION
STREAMS SUSTAINABLY OCTOBER 21-27, 2024
2024.smallfile.ca
All festival programs from this year's Small File Media Festival will stream online October 21-27 in glorious low-resolution!
We are proud to present over sixty jewel-like works from across the globe. These movies are small in file size, but huge in impact: by embracing the aesthetics of compression and low resolution (glitchiness, noise, pixelation), they are the new experimental film movement in the digital age. This year, seven lovingly curated programs plus tasty extras traverse brooding pixelated landscapes, textural paradises, and crystalline infinities.
We have created a bespoke small-file player designed to sustainably stream the films at their native resolution, as the artists intended. Very small! With no ties to BIG STREAMING, our online festival owes nothing to Vimeo, YouTube, or any other bandwidth imperialist.
Why small files? Because streaming media is killing the planet! Streaming comprises a significant chunk of the worlds digital carbon footprint. Information and communication technologies as a whole cause over 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions - that's more than the airline industry and rising fast. Watching small-file media together on a big screen brings the democratic potential of cinema into the digital age by showcasing artworks made with eco-friendly practices, affordable equipment, and minimal processing time (all without sacrificing artistry or immersion).
We have three tiers for accessing the festival. All passes provide attendees access to full online programming.
$25 CAD - Friend of the Festival
Do you believe in small-files? We do too! Please help us sustain the Small File Media Festival for years to come with the generous Friend of the Festival pass for an amount of your choosing, minimum of $25.
$15 CAD - Lo-Barrier Pass
Want to support small-files but are on a strict budget? No problem, the Lo-Barrier Pass allows you full entry to the festival. Perfect for students!
$? - NOTAFLOF
No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds! If you are unable to purchase a festival pass and want the full small-file experience, we have you covered. Send us an email to info@smallfile.ca and we will send you a unique code to access our festivals player.
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Location2024.smallfile.ca
Timezone: America/Vancouver Online Access Information You will receive an email with a unique stream access code. One ticket per individual or household.
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