The J Theatre is bringing you the annual screening of MANHATTAN SHORT and Noosa Today readers have the chance to win tickets.
It’s for film lovers who want to experience unique and riveting stories from all around the world. It’s the only film festival of its kind.
MANHATTAN SHORT is a celebration of short films and was established in 1998 on the streets of New York City, by Australian Nick Mason.
Today, it has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon.
The film festival receives over 1600 short film entries from over 75 countries a year. Ten of these entries are selected as finalists in the annual festival and automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2024!
These 10 compelling short films are then screened in 500 plus venues across six continents, during the week of 28 September to 8 October, 2023. Audiences from around the world are given the opportunity to unite with other audiences not only to view these films, but to vote for the film they think is best.
MANHATTAN SHORT allows you, the audience to be the judge!
Votes for your choice of Best Film and Best Actor are tallied after each screening and sent back to headquarters in New York City, the short films with the most votes are announced as the winners at the end of the week. The J will send an email to all their participants after the event to let you know how Noosa voted, and compare the final worldwide vote tally.
It’s always interesting to see how our nice ‘safe haven’ of Noosa votes in comparison to the rest of the world! The 2023 finalists are linked by a common theme: how we face adversity, whether it is imposed by others or arises from personal circumstances. The Final Ten short film selections feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical and always inspirational!
The MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten for 2023 are: Sunless (USA), Voice Activated (Australia), Yellow (Afghanistan), Tuulikki (Finland), The Family Circus (USA), Career Day (USA), Snail (Iran), The Record (Switzerland), The Stupid Boy (UK), Soleil De Nuit (Canada).
This event is always so popular at The J that this year they have added a Matinee screening!
So, come to The Junction, have a bite to eat at one of the excellent local eateries, see amazing thought provoking short films, and discuss the impact that they have had on you. There are always a couple of standout short films that will have you thinking about them over and over.
If you love short films, you will love MANHATTAN SHORT!
WHAT’S ON: MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023 at The J Theatre on Thursday 5 October, 11am and 7pm.
Visit thej.com.au/whats-on/
COMPETITION: Noosa Today readers have the chance to win one of three double passes for the 11am show.
To enter the competition now visit noosatoday.com.au/competitions
