Solihull Arts Complex

Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the third annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival. This exciting short film festival is an exciting opportunity to support and develop new and experienced filmmakers from across the Midlands and is part of an ongoing artist and creatives development support programme.

The festival will take place on Monday 19 November at The Core Theatre, Solihull and feature a host of short films from talented Midlands filmmakers as well as a live Q&A with our judging panel of industry professionals.

Winners of each category will be announced at the festival and each category winner will receive a winner’s laurel, certificate, and £50 Amazon gift card. A separate award will be awarded to the 'Best Overall Film'.

Categories are as listed below:

- Trailers and films under 5 minutes
- Between 5 and 10 minutes
- Between 10 and 15 minutes
- Between 15 and 20 minutes

Deadline for submission of films is 28 September - find out more and submit your film at Short Is Beautiful Film Festival - FilmFreeway

Please note, only filmmakers living in the Midlands will be considered for screening in the festival.

"A great Birmingham film festival run by great industry professionals. It was brilliant for both starting filmmakers and festival regulars." - James Mason

"Great little festival – I recommend filmmakers, particularly in the Midlands get involved in the future." - Jon Gill

"Incredibly well organised and such a treat watching our film on a SUPER SCREEN! Lovely stuff." - Lewis Clements