Entertainment, Film - Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:08 - 0 Comments

Fancy a Film Festival?

Yes, okay, we now know summer has finally arrived everybody will wondering what  festivals to go to. For those of us who would prefer something with a little twist this summer why not try out Future Shorts? Ever heard of Future Shorts? If not, you may want to check it out…it’s the world’s leading global short film label. How big? Well with over 35,00 people attending screenings worldwide and a further 1 million watching online future shorts is at the platform which ties the filmmaking community to a wide variety of audiences.

 

Are you wondering how did you not know about this? To be fair Future Shorts has only been around since 2003 however, it has quickly created an expanding network which has led it to become the world’s leading global short film label.

How can you become part of Future Shorts? Well, Future Shorts runs a monthly short film festival which is going to be taking place in 20 different countries around the world. Not only will this be showcasing some of the best short films around but it will be showcasing them to a single interconnected global audience.

What better way would there be to enjoy the summer sunshine?  Go, check it out.

 

Programme of UK dates:

See Future Shorts at:

Glastonbury, Somerset, UK: 23 – 27th June

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

Screening ahead of features in the Pilton Palais Cinema Tent throughout the weekend.

Roskilde, Denmark: 1st – 4th July

http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/

Playing across the weekend in 3 separate slots to over 2700 film fans.

Lovebox, London, UK: 16th – 18th July

http://www.lovebox.net/

Future Shorts playing on the main stage ahead of some of the world’s best acts in the company of Dizzy Rascal, Roxy Music and Grace Jones.

Fieldview, Somerset, UK: 6th – 8th August

http://www.fieldviewfestival.co.uk/

Supporting this gem of a DIY not for profit festival alongside an eclectic mix of bands.

Greenman, Crickhowell, UK: 20th – 21st August

http://www.greenman.net/

With a programme of shorts and a feature presented by sister company Future Cinema (http://www.futurecinema.co.uk for more info).

If you want any further information about the up and coming events or even to find out more about Future Shorts follow the links listed below:

Website: http://www.futureshorts.com

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/futureshorts

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Future-Shorts/15917319597

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/futureshorts