815HORTS -- A 5HORT Film Festival

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FILM SUBMISSIONS + TICKET INFORMATION

12.02.23 | RPL NORDLOF CENTER | ROCKFORD, IL

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815HORTS -- A 5HORT FILM FESTIVAL

Established to amplify the Rockford region’s creative and filmmaking community, the second annual 815HORTS celebrates the fine art of short film cinematography by showcasing local, national and international short films amidst a festival format. The 2023 edition is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, at the RPL Nordlof Center (118 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101).

In addition to short film screenings, attendees will experience educational content, networking, music, food and drinks, and a screening of the 2023 Sundance Shorts Tour.

2023 815HORTS AT-A-GLANCE

1 p.m. - 5HORT Workshop @ City Stage Studios

5 p.m. - Doors Open + Industry Networking

6 p.m. - 815HORTS Short Film Screening

7:15 p.m. - 5HORT Intermission

7:30 p.m. - 5HORT Featured Interview

8 p.m. - 2023 Sundance Short Film Tour

9:45 p.m. - Awards + Closing Remarks

10 p.m. - 5HORT After-Party

Call for 5HORTS: Submit your short film at https://filmfreeway.com/815HORTS by Friday, October 27, 2023. Submission terms and conditions are available at the 815HORTS FilmFreeway page. Filmmakers of selected films will be notified in November.

2023 815HORTS JURY

Dena Altamore | Don Hatton | Jerry LaBuy

FILM SUBMISSIONS | CALL FOR 5HORTS | 08.31.23 NEWS RELEASE | GET TICKETS

Note: Program schedule and times subject to change.

2023 SUNDANCE SHORT FILM TOUR TRAILER

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 90-minute theatrical program of seven short films curated from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, including two Festival Award-winning titles. Considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers, the Festival includes fiction, documentary and animation from around the world. Throughout its almost 40 years of history, the Festival has always supported short films, providing a platform for both established and new filmmakers to connect with audiences. The 2023 Short Film Tour program is a sampling of Festival offerings and a testament to the unique storytelling potential that the format holds. Audiences who missed the Sundance Film Festival—which took place online and in-person in Park City, Utah January 19 through January 29 this year—can enjoy a mix of fiction, documentary, and animated shorts that are funny, sad, inspirational, and full of strong characters.