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Celebrating East Anglian talent on the big screen.

EAST X EAST is a specially selected programme showcasing the best short films connected to Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. From bold narratives to inventive documentaries and animation, the programme celebrates the diverse creativity emerging across the region.

EAST X EAST Official Selection will screen at historic independent cinemas and festivals across East Suffolk during 2026 and 2027, including The Riverside.

If your film was made in East Anglia, tells an East Anglian story, or you’re a filmmaker from the region, we’d love to see it.

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  • 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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FEATURED BLOGS

09.03.26

WHAT SUFFOLK SHORTS TAUGHT A STUDENT FILMMAKER

From photography to film festivals, Stephen Avis reflects on his journey with Suffolk Shorts and the lessons that helped shape his early career in filmmaking.

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06.03.26

“A DANCE FILM? SURELY NOT!” HOW CHILDREN OF ORPHEUS WON AT SUFFOLK SHORTS

One filmmaker’s story of using the £1,000 prize to develop their next independent short film.

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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

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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.

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23.01.26

From winning Best Narrative Short to reaching the Oscar longlist, the team behind Rock Paper Scissors reflect on storytelling, impact, and the role festivals play in launching bold new voices.

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

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