Sunday Shorts was founded in 2015 by Kate Fleming to provide a platform for filmmakers to present their latest work in a relaxed setting. Among the first filmmakers to be selected was Lee Squires who became the festival director in 2016, and was joined by Maria Bolocan in 2017.

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Sunday Shorts is now an international monthly short film festival and script competition with awards and screenings in London and Lisbon, with plans to also operate in Berlin.

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We have become known for our friendly and thoughtful approach, as passionate writers and filmmakers, we are very supportive of every project we receive.

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Our events are free to attend, and are a great place for creatives to meet like-minded people and gain an insight into independent filmmaking around the world.

 

Each month, we curate a diverse program by selecting 8 short films to be screened to a live audience. Unlike other festivals, we emphasise the importance of filmmaker Q&As, and strive to present one along with every film selected. Local filmmakers are invited to attend the festival, and international filmmakers have the opportunity to pre-recorded a Q&A video.