Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Manhattan Short Film Festival


Last week, the 10th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival was featured at theaters across the globe. The festival shows the best 12 submissions from around the world, plays them in different venues for a week. The viewers each get score cards to vote for their favorite entry. The event ends in Central Park with a huge party, a free screening and the announcement of the winner, who gets the opportunity to make a feature length film.

I’ve been going for the past three years, and the films are amazing. It’s incredible to see the work of people from around the world. Some of my favorites have hailed from a variety of countries, including Wales, Israel, Ireland, Cuba, and Spain. It's interesting to get a different world view, and since the films usually are less than 15 minutes, they pack a big punch. Also Stella Artois sponsors the event; the beer is free (and delicious)!
This year, the closest screening was held at The Capitol Theater in York, Pennsylvania (about one hour north on I-83). The Capitol is a cool theater which features films on Sundays and concerts and plays during the week.

image courtesy of http://www.fest21.com/

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