UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of August, 2016

Commission File Number: 001-36532

Sphere 3D Corp.

240 Matheson Blvd. East

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4Z 1X1

(Address of principal executive offices)

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The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into, or as additional exhibits to, as applicable, the registrant's outstanding registration statements.

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

In connection with its announcement of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, Sphere 3D Corp. is filing the following documents:

• Management’s discussion and analysis;

• Interim unaudited consolidated financial statements; and

• Certifications of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Sphere 3D Corp.
By:	/s/ Kurt L. Kalbfleisch
Name:	Kurt L. Kalbfleisch
Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 12, 2016

Exhibit Index

99.1	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016.
99.2	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) of Sphere 3D Corp. For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
99.3	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer of Sphere 3D Corp.
99.4	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer of Sphere 3D Corp.