Today's Screening

On show today are a selection of the worlds best short films and our top 5 music videos, the best part is you can see these films for FREE! Don't miss out get down to the Pheonix Cinema, 13:30 (52 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 9PJ)

Change to Schedule

Due to scheduling conflicts we have moved the events at the London Film Academy from the weekend to Thursday evening. Please check the schedule for more information.

Super Shorts - Schedule

This years official schedule is now online, please check it for screening times and locations as well as details for Q&A's with Julian Doyle (Editor - Brazil, Life of Brian, Time Bandits) and John Ward (Steadicam - Full Metal Jacket, Fifth Element, Highlander). The festival begins on Monday with the official opening party and don't forget all events are free!!

Venue Information

The Drawing Room

269 Portobello Road London W11 1LR

Pheonix Cinema

52 High Road East Finchley London N2 9PJ

16mm Café

19 D'Arblay Street Soho W1F 8ED

London Film Academy

The Old Church 52a Walham Grove London SW6 1QR

Phoenix Cinema Proud Hosts Of This Years Festival.

This year Super Shorts is being held primarily at the historic Phoenix Cinema in Finchley. The Phoenix is one of London's leading independent cinemas and one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Behind its modern foyer lies an historic auditorium with unique art deco features. It's patrons include Maureen Lipman, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, Michael Palin, Bill Paterson, and Victoria Wood. The beautiful theatre has also been featured as a location in numerous TV and Film productions. We will announce the full schedule very soon so stay tuned for news!

Shortlist Announced

The Super Shorts 2009 festival Shortlist has been announced! Click 'Shortlist' at the top of the page to browse the selected films, scripts and music videos for this years festival.

About The Festival

This years Super Shorts festival will take place between the 7th and the 12th of July at the Phoenix Cinema in Finchley.. Super Shorts dedicates itself to screening the best short films from around the globe for free. Our goal is to celebrate and identify emerging independent filmmakers and to give them a platform to showcase their work.

The festival has surfaced as one of the leading independent short film festivals in Britain and the most prominent free festival in London. With support from renowned industry figures such as Asif Kapadia, Allan Niblo, Dean Craig, Marshall Herskovitz and Rupert Wyatt among many others, the festival continues to flourish and 2009 should be the biggest yet!

2008 Festival Summary

Thank you

... for all your support and help with this year's Super Shorts International Film Festival. This year was the best the festival so far and that was all down to the support we received from people like you.

Below is a summary of the Super Shorts International Festival 2008.

Short Film Competition

We received over 700 entries from 27 different countries ranging from expensive 35mm films to homemade and captivating gems. The 24 shortlisted films reflected the diversity of the entries and shows a good cross-section of the types of short films being made today.

The jury included Larushka Ivan Zadeh (Metro film critic), Barrington Robinson (successful short film producer) and Nonso Anozie (actor 'Atonement', 'Happy-Go-Lucky', 'Cass').

All winners received a trophy and some awards included other prizes such as £1,000 cash, £1,500 worth of editing software and a full HD shooting kit for a week. The winners are as follows...

Portobello Post Best Film Award - 'True Colours' by Barney Elliot
Anthony Mingella Best Director Award - Runar Runarrson for 'Smafuglar / Two Birds'
VMI Best Cinematography Award - Lol Crawley for 'Alex And Her Arse Truck'
Soho Post Best Comedy Award - 'Speechless' by James Cooper
Lightning Media Best Documentary Award - 'Eric's Secrets' by Lucia Ashmore
Satusfaction Best Drama Award - 'Smafuglar / Two Birds' by Runar Runarrson
Avid Best Editing Award - Martin Gauvreau for 'Agnieszka 2039'

Short Script Competition

This was new for 2008 and attracted over 500 short scripts from all over the world. Twelve scripts were short listed and the Jury selected 'A Tale of Two Serial Killers' by Xaria Byron as the most worthy of the trophy and £500 cash prize. The jury included Matthew Dench (agent at Dench Arnold) and Lucy Scher (The Script Factory).

Dailymotion Music Video Competition

Over 11,000 people watched the shortlisted videos and the winner was 'Dark On Fire' by Shelly Love.

'Short Cuts' Highlights

Portobello Post - Festival Sponsor 2007 /2008

We Love Short Films,

... and as part of our commitment to supporting independent film, Portobello Post are hosting this years Super Shorts International Film Festival. Short Filmmakers have always been loyal to Portobello Post, so funding the festival was a great opportunity to give something back.

I'd like to thank all the filmmakers. sponsors and contributors who have made this years festival possible and hope you enjoy the Super Guide To Making Short Films - Short Cuts.

Luti Fagbenle
MD, Portobello Post