2012 Manhattan Short Film Festival at the MV Film Center
ONE WORLD - ONE WEEK - ONE FESTIVAL
The World's First Global Film Festival
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
520 ENTRIES - FROM 49 COUNTRIES - 10 FINALISTS
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Film Lovers in Martha's Vineyard can unite with an audience of over 100,000 Film Buffs in over 250 cities across 6 Continents during this week, when the 15th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at the
Martha's Vineyard Film Center on (September 27, 28, 29 & 30) at 7:30 pm each night.
Ten short films selected from over 500 entries around the world will screen across the world during the week of Friday September 28th through to Sunday October 7th. Audiences at each venue are handed a voting card and asked to vote for the one film they think is best. Votes are sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ and the winner is announced on Sunday October 7th. With finalists from this Festival's 15 year history going on to be nominated and even win the Oscar in the short film category, MANHATTAN SHORT is a wonderful opportunity to see the next generation of feature filmmakers from around the world.
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The "FINALISTS of 2012"
This year the Festival received 520 Entries from 49 Countries and selected 10 Finalists. You can read detailed interviews with the filmmakers and see the trailers of their films by clicking on the links below:
The Devil's Ballroom: (Norway 15:30) Henrik M Dahlsbrakken
On a perilous journey to the North Pole, an Arctic explorer makes a critical decision with lifelong consequences.
A Curios Conjunction of Coincidences: (The Netherlands 8:34) Joost Reijmers Bad luck connects three men together even though they live in different centuries.
Where Does The Sea Flow: (Russia 14:00 * World Premier) Vitaly Soltykov
A mother comes to grips with a precocious young daughter and the violent circumstances of her birth.
Two & Two: (UK 8:25 USA Premier) Babak Anvari
In a school run by an authoritarian regime, a seemingly ridiculous decree becomes a syllabus for terror.
Cluck: (Ireland 18:57) Michael Lavelle
Feathers are ruffled at the orphanage when a new arrival threatens to upset the pecking order.
Behind The Mirrors: (Peru 12:10) Julio O Ramos
When one of the night's customers at a disreputable motel leaves an unexpected mess, the young manager sees an opportunity that may change his family's fortunes forever.
The Elaborate End of Robert Ebb: (France/UK 12:50) Clement Bolla, FX Goby, Matthieu Landour
A monster terrorizes a town and induces collective hysteria with hilarious results.
Superman, Spiderman or Batman: (Romania 11.00) Tudor Giurgiu
Inspired by his favorite comic book heroes, a young boy tries to save the day.
'92 Skybox Alonzo Mourning Rookie Card: (USA 12.00) Todd Sklar
Brothers Jim and Dave sort out their differences in extreme fashion when their father dies.
Voice Over: (Spain 9.50) Martin Rosete
A series of life-threatening experiences pale in comparison to a situation that requires real courage.
HOW THE VOTING WORKS
You're Part of the Global Critic's Circle
At each venue you'll be handed an official program and a voting card upon entry . After the last film has screened you'll be ask to vote for the ONE film you think is best. You hand your voting card in back to the cinema, they tally the votes and send them through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ and we announce the winner at ManhattanShort.com - home page on Sunday 10pm EST (October 7th).