If a short film is a first step, these filmmakers took a leap! The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia has become a preeminent festival destination for short filmmakers. Why? SSFF & ASIA truly believes emerging short filmmakers will shape the future of the entertainment industry. And to champion them, SSFF & ASIA gives out handsome awards to boot. As the festival president Tetsuya Bessho said in the 2021 closing ceremony on Monday, every filmmaker takes a first step, and that is the focus of SSFF & ASIA. At the livestreamed 2021 closing ceremony, winning filmmakers received cash prizes between $2,000 and $10,000, artful trophies, and become eligible for next year’s Academy Awards. You can read a full event report of the closing ceremony here. Who did the awards go to? Here are the results! Official Competition supported by Sony The official competition of the festival supports creators who redefine film culture. Awards are given in three categories: International, Asia International, and Japan. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 22 June, 2021