film festivals

Short film is one of the main gateways of becoming a director, film festivals are the best way to get your short film shown to the right crowd. there are film festivals all over the UK and the world. their is a huge diversity of films shown and even particular festivals for particular shorts. "Sundance" is one of the largest independent film festivals in the USA, held in january the festival is the premier showcase for new york from american and international independent filmmakers.

"raindance" is the UK equivalent of sundance it being the largest independent film festival in the UK.

there are also festivals dedicated to short films, for example "brief encounters" started off in 1995 in bristol it was meant to be a one off event but because of its popularity it has carried on since. Without these festivals there would be no place for short film to be exhibited and watch by the right people to have new great talent recognized.