Manhattens in Maine! Film done right!

You may not know it but an event of global magnitude is happening this week. In cinemas, galleries & cafes over 100,000 people will view and vote in the winners of the Manhattan Short Film Festival. , 598 entries from 48 countries were viewed and 10 films selected as finalists.  These short films of 2-14 minutes were chosen for the ONE WORLD ONE WEEK ONE FESTIVAL.
The Manhattan Short celebrates the video experience like no other and ensures the unique voices, visions and creativity not associated with mainstream cinema will continue to be seen and heard.  
YOU ARE THE JUDGE ,  Audiences at each venue will be handed a voting card upon entry to each cinema and asked to vote for the ONE film they think should win. Votes are tallied by each cinema and sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ where the winner is announced on Sunday October 2nd in NYC 
  Since it's inception the festival has brought filmmakers and audiences together in ways never done before.  This year features finalists from Egypt, Sweden, Hungary, USA, Denmark, Scotland,  Ireland & Australia. The mission is to unite & expose unknown or little known film makers with a worldwide audience for a unique film experience.

One thing I know will happen if you go to the Manhattan Shorts, you will laugh, you may cry but you'll definitely be moved by the power of the short story film.

Arthouse Cimemas world wide are showing the shorts, the finalist were shown in Ellsworth & Portland earlier this week & will be at the Frontier Cafe in Brunswick with three screenings  Saturday Oct 1 & The Railroad Cinema in Waterville with a single matinee screening Saturday & Sunday Oct 2nd.   Call ahead these screenings will be sold out.  For more information on the films and the festival click on the Manhattan Film Festival link highlighted above.

Why Go to the Manhattan Short Film Festival?

Because your good mind needs good art! 

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