The Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Media Center present an ArtsUnion and Cinema Somerville Short Film Fest on Saturday, May 19th from 8:00-9:30pm held in Union Square plaza or indoors at SMC (in case of inclement weather). Any further questions, please contact Erica Jones at ejones@scatvsomerville.org.

This year’s festival theme is Local Voices.

These are films driven by powerful stories, captivating subjects and important themes. These are films that portray a distinct viewpoint on our world, by filmmakers with a confident voice. Some examples of LOCAL VOICE are “voices of creativity, voices of change, voices of protest, voices of hopes and dreams, giving voice to the voiceless, etc.” The selection committee plans to screen several short films for the audience to enjoy and are keeping the topic broad for creative submissions. The committee is still seeking submissions for this festival.

Guidelines for Submissions:

Deadline to submit is Friday, April 6
Must celebrate “voice” in some capacity by spotlighting unique voices, stories and experiences
Must be “Family Friendly”
Short films must not exceed 5 minutes in length
Categories to consider (Narrative, Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Music Videos, Virtual Reality, Episodic Content)
Preference given to filmmakers who can physically attend the festival
Go to somervillemedia.org to submit your film

ABOUT CINEMA SOMERVILLE:

Cinema Somerville is a project of Somerville Media Center. It builds community in Somerville through collaborations with community organizations and residents by curating and presenting free public film screenings at various locations in Somerville.

ABOUT ARTSUNION:

Now in its 13th year ArtsUnion has been instrumental in reinvigorating the artistic and business landscape of Union Square. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, and leads cultural tours. In addition, ArtsUnion has commissioned temporary art installations, commissioned artisans to fabricate street furniture and has been instrumental in creating zoning incentives for arts-related development in the square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion, in partnership with numerous other local organizations through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville. ArtsUnion is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Art Program and the City of Somerville.