Get your shorts on!

A regional short film festival is coming to Bass Coast.

Bass Coast Shorts, presented by Bass Coast Shire Council in conjunction with the Australia Short Films Festival will be held in January 2022 and is calling for entries.

Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari said now is a great time for local filmmakers to get started on creating a short film for the festival.

“We are interested in short films from all over the world. Films with a focus on coastal environments. Films that tell unusual stories in fresh and innovative ways. Films about people and issues, films that explore social justice, films that examine cultural heritage and films that celebrate the many wonders of nature and life on earth,” Cr Tessari said.

“The festival will accept films in three main categories: Open, Local and Schools/Under18. There will be a number of awards given by a jury of experienced and qualified judges. Entries are now open through www.filmfreeway.com/BassCoastShorts and close on November 30,” Cr Tessari concluded

Awards will be presented for the best film in each category.

There will also be awards for:

• Best Animation
• Best Music Video
• Best First Nations Film
• Best Screenplay
• Best Coastal Environment Film
• People and Place
• Emerging Talent

At the judge’s discretion awards may also be presented for specific craft areas such as directing, cinematography, sound design, acting, editing and screen writing.

The Film Festival will be held from January 28 to 30, 2022, at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

For more information on the festival, visit www.filmfreeway.com/basscoastshorts.