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May 10, 2021

Preview the 2021 ShortsFest

"I think the short gives a freedom to filmmakers

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May 6, 2021

Why Tonya Mantooth and Scott Mantz are passionate about Short Films

Tonya Mantooth (CEO & Artistic Director) and Scott Mantz (Film Critic for KTLA) talk about why they are passionate about shorts and why they are important. Learn more about the San Diego Intl Film Festival ShortsFest is coming up! May 14 -

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May 4, 2021

The Impact of Short Films

By. Alyssa Rodriguez, Content Writer San Diego International Film Festival With our first-ever, San Diego Intl ShortsFest on the sunny San Diego horizon, promotion and preparation for the event is in full swing. With all this excitement for the event, there has

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San Diego local-made films are coming to the San D

San Diego local-made films are coming to the San Diego Intl Shortsfest! Local craft filmmaking at it’s best 😎 we’re spotlighting these shorts here! They are as unique and varied as the locals that make up beautiful San Diego! Make sure to support your local artists by buying tickets for Shortsfest on May 14-16 using the link below!

https://sdfilmfest.com/passes-tickets-2021/
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There's an art to maximizing your ShortsFest Exper

There's an art to maximizing your ShortsFest Experience.
The new San Diego Intl ShortsFest will be presented entirely online in the
Festival Virtual Village. Here are some tips and ideas below on “How to Fest Best!” to take advantage of all the village has to offer!

✔ Clear your calendar May 14-16!
✔ The Festival will be presenting 100 short films as well as tracks from local San Diego Filmmakers in three theaters in the Festival Virtual Village which also includes the virtual Filmmakers Café and Perspective Center. (see map above)
✔ Be sure to check your bandwidth and make sure your Internet connection is maximized.
✔ The Festival platform, Filmocracy, is best accessed via your computer. Mobile devices are not currently supported.
✔ You can cast the movies from your computer to your big screen TV with Google Chromecast, Apple TV streaming, or from an HDMI connection to your computer.
✔ Stock up on Popcorn, Milk Duds, Junior Mints and Red Vines.
✔ Invite friends to watch films with you in the comfort of your own home!
✔ Note the Spotlights in the Festival Theater are time specific so plan around those first. Remember all the films are available individually on demand as well in the Cove Theater
✔ The Cove Theater and The San Diego Locals Theater are both on demand, so you can watch those films anytime from 8 AM Friday, May 14 through Midnight Sunday, May 16!
✔ Check the schedule for Filmmakers Café to join Live Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers!
✔ Come at least 10-15 minutes early to the Live events in Filmmakers Café. You’ll be seated at a table with other film lovers – and can move around – great for mingling till the live events begin.
✔ Try to watch the film Spotlights before the Filmmaker’s Q&A.
✔ If you miss the live events in Filmmakers Café then hop on over to The Perspective Center where they will be available on demand after the live event.
✔ Most important: Have fun! Check out our FAQs for details about passes, the Virtual Village, and lots more about this year’s San Diego Intl ShortsFest!
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It doesn’t take a feature-length film to make an

It doesn’t take a feature-length film to make an impact. These spotlighted Shorts are proof and they’re coming to the San Diego Intl Shortsfest 2021 this week! Buy your pass today to see global stories that illuminate the unique problems and challenges faced by individuals around the world.

You can see the full list of impactful shorts available this week by following the link below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfestprograms/socialimpactissues/
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Happy Mother’s Day! Is your mom a film lover? Gi

Happy Mother’s Day! Is your mom a film lover? Give the gift of the SDFILMFEST Membership today for only $9.99/month! Here are some Members Only Shorts which can be seen next week at the San Diego Intl Shortsfest! Be the first ones to watch these 2021 award-nominated short films 🎥🤩
For more information visit the link below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/passes-tickets-2021/
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Short on stuff to read this weekend? Check out thi

Short on stuff to read this weekend? Check out this article, “The Impact of Short Films”, written by Alyssa Rodriguez, under the news tab at www.sdfilmfest.com

The article gives a history and contextualizes the importance of the short film art form for new and veteran filmmakers alike. It’s a medium that can enable freedom and experimentation! 🎞 🎥
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TGIF! Hoping you’re having a good end to the wee

TGIF! Hoping you’re having a good end to the week. Sit back, relax and check out these spotlighted short documentaries for the 2021 San Diego Intl Shortsfest!

These documentary filmmakers take us on a short journey inside the hearts and minds of everyday people.

For a complete list of all the amazing short documentaries coming May 14-16, check out the link below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfestprograms/
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Didn’t attend some of the big Fests this year? O

Didn’t attend some of the big Fests this year? Our upcoming ShortsFest will showcase short film nominees and winners from Sundance and SXSW!

You can see the complete list of films in these two curated tracks and explore all the Spotlights in the link below.

Buy your passes now to watch:
- Curated programs of Shorts during our scheduled Spotlight screenings.
- Watch all individual Shorts in the on-demand theater
- Interact with filmmakers all over the world at their scheduled Q&As.

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfestprograms/

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“I think the short gives a freedom to film-maker

“I think the short gives a freedom to film-makers...they can be more like a portrait or a poem”
-Jane Campion

We’re counting down the days now for the launch of the first ever San Diego Intl Shortsfest!

The 2021 San Diego Intl Shortsfest will be held in the Festival Virtual Village and will include:

-100 Short Films from around the world
-11 Filmmaker panels
-Networking with Industry Professionals and Film Lovers in the Filmmaker Cafe

Passes are on sale NOW from $29 —Check out the slate and pick up your pass today!
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Love animation? Get ready for some of the best ani

Love animation? Get ready for some of the best animation of the year showcased at the upcoming San Diego Intl ShortsFest - May 14-16th!
From traditional hand illustrated animation, to 2D/3D, stop motion and more!

For a complete list of films in the Animation Track and to explore all the Short Films at the upcoming San Diego Intl ShortsFest, visit our website: sdfilmfest.com
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So excited to share the news that our 2020 Best Co

So excited to share the news that our 2020 Best Comedy Feature winner, EAT WHEATIES! is now viewable on Amazon. Check it out!

@eatwheatiesfilm

Trailer Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P4EQt-wxCo
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Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director, San Diego

Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival, and Scott Mantz, Film Critic, KTLA, discuss awards season, awards shows and predictions for this year's Oscars. The 93rd Academy Awards will air this Sunday, April 25th at 5 PM PDT. Tune in to see if the predictions were correct! Link to the full discussion below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/2021oscar-predictions-who-will-win-and-should-win/
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Happy Earth Day! We have had some beautiful enviro

Happy Earth Day! We have had some beautiful environmental films over the years. A great environmental film from last year you should check out is: PUBLIC TRUST on Prime Video. Learn about the fight for America’s Public Lands. Link below:

https://www.patagonia.com/films/public-trust/

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