Vibe Spring 2017

Can you feel The Force?
RESISTING the pull of the
Dark Side and fast becoming a
Force to be reckoned with,
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival
returns in 2017.
Proving once again that dynamite
comes in small packages, an array of
bitesize blockbusters will land in the
city on May 4… globally recognised as
the unofficial “Star Wars Day”.
Promising 50 shades of celluloid
satisfaction, the festival, in its third
year, will deliver a half century of short
films to excite and enthral movie buffs
of all ages and fans of all genres.
After a successful inaugural event in
2015, organisers built on the success
last year and for 2017 have attracted
submission from filmmakers based in
28 different countries.
The short films will be screened in the
city centre’s Sunniside quarter…at a
location to be announced soon.
Audiences are invited to not only enjoy
the movies, that have been sent from
all over the world, but also vote for
their favourite too.
Anne Tye, festival director, said:
“Sunderland Shorts is fast becoming
one of the undoubted highlights of
Sunderland’s cultural calendar,
attracting exciting young talent,
daring new films and avid viewers
looking for a slightly different
cinematic experience.
“A short film screening is definitely a
different experience; you’ll watch six
to eight films from different genres,
taking you on an emotional journey -
from brooding thrillers to heartwarming
comedies; laugh out loud
animation to thought-provoking
dramas, there is something for fans of
all genres to enjoy. Last year we even
screened an Oscar winner!
“Hopefully the city will once again
show its support for Sunderland
Shorts.”
The festival was created when
organisers Sunderland City Council
saw the success of Washington DC’s
internationally renowned short film
festival, DC Shorts. Sunderland works
in partnership with the US capital,
thanks to the links with Washington
Old Town, inspiring Sunderland Shorts
and generating inward investment,
with US firms choosing to locate to
Sunderland, due to the Sister City
connection.
For more information about
Sunderland Shorts Film
Festival, and for an up-to-date
list of events and information
on tickets, please visit
www.sunderlandshorts.co.uk
Sunderland Shorts takes
place from 4th to 6th May
2017 in City Centre venues.
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