
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the third annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival. This exciting short film festival is an exciting opportunity to support and develop new and experienced filmmakers from across the Midlands and is part of an ongoing artist and creatives development support programme.
The festival will take place on Monday 17 November at The Core Theatre, Solihull and feature a host of short films from talented Midlands filmmakers as well as a live Q&A with our judging panel of industry professionals.
Winners of each category will be announced at the festival and each category winner will receive a winner’s laurel, certificate, and £50 Amazon gift card. A separate award will be awarded to the 'Best Overall Film'.
Categories are as listed below:
- Trailers and films under 5 minutes
- Between 5 and 10 minutes
- Between 10 and 15 minutes
- Between 15 and 20 minutes
Please note, only filmmakers living in the Midlands will be considered for screening in the festival.
"A great Birmingham film festival run by great industry professionals. It was brilliant for both starting filmmakers and festival regulars." - James Mason
"Great little festival – I recommend filmmakers, particularly in the Midlands get involved in the future." - Jon Gill
"Incredibly well organised and such a treat watching our film on a SUPER SCREEN! Lovely stuff." - Lewis Clements
Monday 17 November 2025, 6pm
The Core Theatre
Ticket Price: £6 plus booking fee
Age guidance: 15+, viewer discretion advised
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