Over the last 7 months SHORTZ has screened more than 30 products and produced more than 50 nominees for the highly anticipated Shortz Awards to be held at the end of this year.
SHORTZ is growing, and in its 8th month this event is expected to showcase a large number of Short films, animated shorts, doccies and music videos from all over South Africa over the remaining few months in 2005.
In addition to the screenings, SHORTZ offers interviews with the filmmakers, questions and answer sessions from the audience with key industry professionals, novice entry-level and aspirant filmmakers, as well as exciting networking opportunities.
Join SHORTZ each month for a celebration of the short form, and find out why it has become one of the most talked about and exciting festivals in Cape Town for emerging talent in South Africa.
WHERE IS IT?
The Mini cinema at City Varsity Film and Television Multimedia School 32 Kloof Street, Cape Town
WHEN IS IT?
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 6pm until 8pm Entrance is free. City Varsity's Bio Café will be open for drinks and refreshments.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
September 19, 2005
Submissions are free
HOW TO APPLY
Log into the website www.writingstudio.co.za and click on "Shortz Festival" under the heading "Festivals" on the home page.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
Dedicated to the discovery and promotion of new voices and visions in the field of Short Film Making, SHORTZ is committed to providing opportunities for emerging film artists in the areas of filmmaking, exhibition and education. To play a part in the developing and promotion of an independent Short Film Industry in South Africa.
SHORTZ strives to present a broad and diverse overview of the best new short films from around South Africa, while accessing key industry and creative experts who can offer expertise and practical advice based on their own experiences in the field.
Dirk Fourie
Posted on Wednesday 21 Sep 2005
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