The 2010 Event...

We are currently working on details for the 2010 event - Date & Venue TBA

Our Past....

Port Shorts provides an opportunity for all film makers, from the first time amateur to the seasoned professional, to “strut their stuff”.

With over 100 people involved in making films in last year's event, Port Shorts involves not just a town, but the whole Far North Queensland and beyond.

A RADF grant (Regional Arts Development Fund) was integral in helping us stage the Port Shorts film festival. With 13 films presented each year and a sold out programme we have attracted wide media exposure in both print and radio. This year, things are only getting bigger with an expected audience of nearly 600! We are hoping this will path the way for an annual Film Festival weekend over the next few years.

The 3 minute genre was originally chosen, as 3 minutes is the length of a roll of super8 film. We kept this timeframe when expanding Port Shorts, as we thought it's a great discipline to be able to tell a story in a short amount of time. Combined with the "Port Shorts item" it sets the scene for peoples creativity to really shine through.

Our Essence...

Inspiration ... Think Michael Gondry, Chris Cunningham & Spike Jonze... these guys have the 3 minute formula down pat! They have worked for some of the worlds greatest musical artists like Bjork, Madonna and the Aphex Twins. They are now working on features and are some of the most innovative and exciting film makers in the world.

Port Shorts encompasses Super 8mm, Animation, Digital... whatever goes!! This combination of old and new provides choice and visual excitement. Some love old school, others want to dapple with technologies latest. This event offers it all.

After 6 successful events we are pleased to have some exciting developments and are accepting entries from around the globe. We also have some major sponsors in the pipeline .... Stay tuned!!

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