Sunday 18th May 2025
BFI Film Academy NE at Sunderland Shorts
11:00 – At Omniplex, Sunderland
We welcome young filmmakers from the BFI Film Academy to showcase their work on the big screen at Sunderland Shorts!
Line-up to be confirmed.
BIFA Shorts Showcase at Sunderland Shorts
13:00 – At Omniplex, Sunderland
Sunderland Shorts is proud to be a BIFA Qualifying Film Festival, and to celebrate we’re sharing 4 short films which were long-listed for the British Independent Film Awards in 2025 as part of this special showcase.
Films:
- DELIVERY
- HOUSEWARMING
- SISTER WIVES
- WHAT WE WISHED WE COULD BE
Runtime approx: 95 minutes.
This screening will be followed by a short Q&A where filmmakers can discuss their work and answer questions from our audiences.
Content Warning: This showcase explores mature themes which are not suitable for a younger audience.
Drama Shorts Screening 3
15:00 – At Omniplex, Sunderland
Our Sunday Drama screening block features a selection of compelling selection of stories, with moments of tension, passion and humour, these thought provoking short films will stick with you long after the credits roll.
Films:
- BLACKPOOL
- BLOODSPORT
- HAPPY SNAPS
- PERSONAL BEST
- SEVEN JEWISH CHILDREN
- THE NOBODY
- UNDER THE SURFACE
Runtime approx: 95 minutes.
This screening will be followed by a short Q&A where filmmakers can discuss their work and answer questions from our audiences.
Content Warning: This showcase explores mature themes which are not suitable for a younger audience.
North East Shorts Showcase
17:00 – At Omniplex, Sunderland
For our final screening of Sunderland Shorts 2025 we’re shining a spotlight on home grown filmmakers with this special screening that puts stories made by local North East talent and up on the big screen to champion our wonderful and diverse creatives from the region.
Films:
- HADID AND I
- HARD
- HIDE
- HIGH LEVEL
- JUST BELIEVE IT…
- PLEASE COME HOME
- TUSKY
- VHX
- WHAT HAPPENED TO SUNDER?
Runtime approx: 100 minutes.
This screening will be followed by a short Q&A where filmmakers can discuss their work and answer questions from our audiences.
Content Warning: This showcase explores mature themes which are not suitable for a younger audience.
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2025 Awards
19:30 – City Hall, Sunderland
We celebrate all of our selected filmmakers from this year’s festival and announce our 2025 award winners. Plus we have live music from the movies from the Houghton Brass Band.
Running Order:
19:30 – Doors
20:00 – Live Music from Houghton Brass Band
21:00 – Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2025 Awards Presentation