Detroits Shorts 2009 Film FestivalA three-day community event, celebrating the finest examples of the cinematic short form by featuring films from around the globe with running times 10 minutes and under.
Detroit Film Center
Detroit Film Center
1515 Broadway + Boll YMCA
Detroit MI
Thursday, May 28th 2009
Thursday, May 28th 2009
7pm
"Detroit Shorts, a festival of short films running May 28 – 31, 2009, has announced the official lineup for its inaugural production. Over 70 films from around the globe will be featured, including entries representing all genres, techniques and subject matter.In addition to four general programs, there will also be special screening blocks featuring the very best in horror, animation and Made In Michigan shorts.We're very proud of the first-year lineup that we’ve managed to program.
"Detroit Shorts, a festival of short films running May 28 – 31, 2009, has announced the official lineup for its inaugural production. Over 70 films from around the globe will be featured, including entries representing all genres, techniques and subject matter.In addition to four general programs, there will also be special screening blocks featuring the very best in horror, animation and Made In Michigan shorts.We're very proud of the first-year lineup that we’ve managed to program.
The audience will truly have an opportunity to view some of the most highly acclaimed short films produced over the past year.Opening night, Thursday, May 28 includes a special live performance by Satori Circus.The Festival also features special ANIMATION and HORROR film blocks.Award-winning films will certainly be prevalent, as the lineup features over 20 that have garnered top prizes at such festivals as Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, South By Southwest and Berlin.
Some highlights include:Lies – Best International Short at SundanceThompson – Best Documentary Short at SXSW Short Term 12 – Jury Prize for Best Short at SundanceMexican Standoff and Santa: The Fascist Years – Two new shorts from renowned animator Bill PlymptonA Long Journey Home – Audience Award Winner at the Brooklyn Film FestivalSebastion’s Voodoo – Winner of over 20 awards from festivals around the world
Festival venues include 1515 Broadway and the Boll Theatre at the YMCA in downtown Detroit.Information on all films, workshops and panels at the festival will continue to be updated at http://www.detroitfilm.org/detroitshorts.
This festival is presented by the Detroit Film Center, a non-profit media arts center in SE Michigan, providing education and resources to the local filmmaking community. The Detroit Film Center also presents the Detroit Docs International Film Festival, taking place this year in late October."
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