THE WEST COAST
FILM ADJUDICIARY
Towards a common standard for moving pictures since 1976.
WCFA PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICECONTROL REF: WCFA/WEB/2026/02
ANNUAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SHORT-FORM CINEMA

STANDARDS
EXIST FOR
A REASON.

The West Coast Film Adjudiciary assesses, discusses and records short-form moving pictures according to a common framework of practical sufficiency, controlled judgement and full viewing.

CURRENT MATERIAL

Public records, controlled guidance and materials associated with the 2026 Annual Awards.

WCFA/A26/SHORTLIST

FILMS UNDER CONSIDERATION

The final 23 moving pictures currently before the Board Panel.

WCFA-01 / WORKING STANDARD

ADJUDICATION & SCORING

Assessment begins with the work being seen in full. Questions of taste follow questions of sufficiency.

MEMBERSHIP / NOTICE

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Within reason. Membership does not guarantee authority, panel status, voting rights or standing within the Adjudiciary.

WITHIN REASON