The Victoria Film Festival has faded to black, but that doesn't mean you can't still get your festival fix.

Two more local festivals are in various stages of development - one small, one super-sized.

The CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers is launching Short Circuit, a showcase of short films from the Pacific Northwest, including B.C., Yukon, Alaska, Washington and Oregon.

"We're excited to kick start an event celebrating the short film as a form," said executive director Bryan Skinner."

Submissions of films shorter than 20 minutes and completed since January 2010 are being accepted until Feb. 29. The festival is scheduled for April 28 at Intrepid Theatre Club.

Filmmakers can download a form from cinevic.ca, and those who make the cut will be notified by March 15.

Meanwhile, National Geographic Theatre is presenting a festival of classic 70mm films until March 8.

Six films are being featured, including Tornado Alley; Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man; African Adventure: Safari in the Okavango; Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West; Coral Reef Adventure and Straight Up: Helicopters in Action.

Films will run hourly from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. throughout the festival.

Theatre director Paul Wild says the purpose is two-fold.

"We wanted to reward our annual passholders, many of whom have been with us for six years and to highlight the excellent 70mm film format," he said, noting it's the only format currently capable of filling the theatre's entire six-storey, 61-foot by 85-foot screen.

Festivalgoers can see one film or a double-feature at regular prices; purchase a festival pass for $42; or until Feb. 26, purchase an IMAX annual pass for $46.

Passes are available at National Geographic Theatre's gift shop, or online at imaxvictoria.com.

mreid@timescolonist.com