Short film research

Encounters short film festival - http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/ - Encounters International Film Festival is the umbrella title for two of the UK's leading film festivals Brief Encounters and Animated Encounters, with a host of cross-over attractions, at venues in and around the Harbourside area of Bristol, UK.

London film festival - http://www.shortfilms.org.uk/- The London Short Film Festival, the city’s most expansive and radically explosive film festival.With over 200 short films, LSFF’s programme is exclusively with the work of Britain’s most exciting up-and-coming filmmakers.

Virgin media short film festival - http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/ - Virgin Media Shorts is all about shining a light on Britain's best film makers and giving them the biggest possible arena to showcase their work. the top 12 films will be shown on 214 cinema screens across the UK. And one lucky winner could walk off with up to £30,000 and the chance to work direct with the UK Film Council and Virgin Media to shoot their next film.

Why are short films good for directors and film creators?

Short films are a starting point for new talent in the film making industry. It lets production companies see what talent is out there. It is good for directors to show off their talent, it gives them their big break. Spike Jonze, Joe Nussbaum, Alex Merkin and even high acclaimed director Martin Scorsese used short film to get himself recognised.

Short films by these directors

Spike Jonze - "Im here", "How they get there"

Joe Nussbaum - "George Lucas in Love"

Martin Scorsese - "Versuvius VI", "Its not just you Murray"

Alex Merkin - "Across the hall" (original short film)