The fifth edition of the Chennai International Short Film Festival will take place at the Russian Cultural Centre next week and features 371 short film entries. The scale of the event is what makes it exciting, with short film submissions from countries like, Russia, Afghanistan, Turkey, United States, Iran, Germany, Singapore, Lebanon and Slovenia, in addition to a massive number from India itself. At the end of the six-day event, the festival will present awards to the best films in animation, documentary and fiction. The event promises to be a melting pot for filmmakers and film enthusiasts coming together from different parts of the world to experience world cinema.
Get Shorty: The Chennai International Short Film Festival Is Coming Back To Town
What Is It?
Who Is It For?
Unlike other film festivals, the CISFF doesn’t have a overarching theme for the films it is showcasing. Films of all kinds will be screened and often themes can overlap in different films with filmmakers choosing to portray contemporary topics that are real to them. So as a viewer you can expect to hear and see interesting stories, in a format that is easy to access. Lovers of world cinema and even those that love to travel and see new sights will thoroughly enjoy this event.
Why Should I Go For It?
Chennai’s rich cultural and artistic roots are what make events like this possible. With strong proponents and backers from the Tamil movie industry and other areas, the scale of this event is what makes it a treat. Where else in India can you watch 371 international short films over six days all for free!?!? Budding filmmakers will be able to hone their skills in narration, writing and screenplay as they sample a very broad slice of the short film world.
When: Sunday, February 18 to Saturday, February 24
Where: Russian Cultural Center, 74, Kasturi Ranga Avenue 1st St, Kasturi Estate, Alwarpet
Timings: 7.30am to 9pm
Contact: +91 8072829199
For more info check out their website here.