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2025

WINNERS

EYES FRONT

CHILDREN OF ORPHEUS

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

SKELTER

THANK YOU

HUGE THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS, FUNDERS, AND EVERYONE WHO MADE THE DAY SO SPECIAL. ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO TRAVELLED THROUGH RAIL, ROAD, AND WEATHER MAYHEM TO JOIN US.

Celebrating Short Films in Suffolk

We bring independent British and International Short Films to a new audience and champion local film makers

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Greater access for as wide an audience as possible

In a region currently lacking opportunities for engagement with independent British and International short film.

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Short films are the future

We are looking for films that experiment, push boundaries, tell a story you haven't heard before and do so in a way that captivates the audience. We are not just looking for highly polished, big budget productions, we want to celebrate all filmmakers, regardless of their access to resources.

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LATEST

25.02.26

Suffolk Shorts is powered by people. From the dedicated screening panel and trusted advisors to the event-day volunteers and judges, every individual gives their time simply for the love of film and the joy of being part of something special.

BEHIND THE SCENES AT SUFFOLK SHORTS: A VOLUNTEER’S STORY

06.02.26

ME AND JOACHIM TRIER: TWO STORIES THAT STARTED WITH A SHORT FILM

Claire Whittenbury reflects on producing Channel 4’s Shooting Gallery with Mark Kermode and why short films are the ultimate springboard for directors like Joachim Trier.

30.01.26

A LIFELINE FOR SMALL FESTIVALS: BEYOND FILM HUB SOUTH EAST’S FUNDING

How forums, training and a real network helped Suffolk Shorts grow beyond funding rounds

23.01.26

WINNER AT SUFFOLK SHORTS, LONG-LISTED FOR AN OSCAR.

HERE’S THE STORY