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World largest film network Future Shorts will kick off its summer program in Ho Chi Minh City this weekend.
The “Future Shorts Summer Program” with two screenings will showcase numerous short films by directors around the world including Grant Orchard's "A Morning Stroll", winner of Best Short Animation of the 2012 British Academy of Film and Television Art (BAFTA) Awards and winner of 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
The event will also screen Mihai Grecu’s experimental documentary "We'll Become Oil" about the Gulf of Mexico, and Will Madden’s stop-motion animated "Notes on Biology", winner of Best Short at 2012 South by Southwest festival.
Established in 2003, Future Shorts has become the largest film network in the world, offering filmmakers an opportunity to exhibit their works worldwide.
Since last November, its screenings have spread over 144 cities and 55 countries with an audience of more than 25,000 people experiencing a showcase of the best short films, often alongside live music, DJs and art.
The summer festival’s first screening will take place at 7pm on August 12 at Fun Society lounge at 73 Mac Dinh Chi in District 1 while the second will be held 7pm on August 15 at Snap Café at 32 Tran Ngoc Dien in District 2.
Tickets cost VND60,000 (US$3) for general public and VND 30,000 for students. Admission is free for filmmakers.
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