are aware that the filmfest also showcases short films, considered to be the breeding ground for young, promising talent in the cinematic arts. As the category suggests, a short film is a compact work that lasts from three to five minutes and have a common theme. Out of 110 student short film submissions, 16 semi-finalists were shortlisted and the field narrowed down to eight finalists that will be shown alongside the full-length features. “[Short films] mean a lot because it’s the training ground [but aside from that], it’s an entry point for young filmmakers to have their names noticed. His dream “is for our country to have a flowering of short filmmaking and documentary filmmaking because these are two areas which certainly need more attention.

Source: Manila Times December 24, 2019 16:44 UTC