SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF SUNDERLAND SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL ARE OPEN NOW!
Welcome To
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival
May 2025 was our 10th Anniversary and we welcomed film fans to join us for our biggest celebration of cinema yet! This year we showcased over 200 short films and music videos on the big screen over 7 days as well as a variety of masterclasses, workshops and events.
“Welcoming, brilliantly run festival with great crowds and excellent lineups, highly recommended.”
Garry Sykes – Filmmaker
Short films.
Big ideas.
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival has been dedicated to showcasing the best short films from around the world here in the North East of England since 2015.
We are proud to be a BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) Qualifying Film Festival as well as in 2023 becoming a “Top 100 Best Reviewed” event on FilmFreeway from over 13,000 festivals worldwide.
In 2025:
200+
Short films and music videos on the big screen
28
Screenings on the big screen across the city centre
1
Unmissable event for film lovers
Introducing our partners
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