The Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) is a nine-day film festival held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily at Landmark Cinemas at Edmonton City Centre. Established in 1986 as the Local Heroes Film Festival, it expanded in scope and was renamed in 2003. The festival showcases a diverse range of over 150 films, including features, documentaries, and shorts from both local and international filmmakers, emphasizing independent cinema. EIFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, making its Grand Jury Award winners in Live Action and Animation eligible for Academy Awards consideration.