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CONNECTING CREATIVE WOMEN IN FILM
At SHORTIES we are creating our own opportunities in the creative industry by using our community of like minded, driven creatives.
Join our empowering events to make life long creative connections so we can all rise to the top! We are creating our own GIRLS CLUB championing one another to reach our full potential!
At SHORTIES, we ignite creativity and connection for dynamic women starting out in the film industry. Dive into a vibrant, inclusive space where you can network, collaborate, and shine. Our community is all about uplifting and empowering emerging female filmmakers, providing endless opportunities to showcase your talent and kickstart your career.
Join SHORTIES to forge powerful connections, seize opportunities, and celebrate the brilliance of women in film. This is where passionate, like-minded women come together to inspire, support, and thrive. Let's create something amazing together!
Celebrating the work!
Showcase your short film at SHORTIES! We put community shorts on the big screen, celebrating and championing your work. Connect with driven, creative, and passionate women filmmakers. Don't miss out!
Networking made easy
Networking can seem daunting, but Lois hosts our events with such warmth that you'll feel right at ease. We use badges to help you connect and provide conversational hooks to kickstart your creative journey with other like-minded women at SHORTIES. Many amazing collaborations have blossomed from our events—join us and reap the rewards!
Exciting Shorties Live Events Ahead!
£15
✦ SHORTIES x ALLBRIGHT: A FESTIVE FILM NIGHT ✦
December 16th | Old Sessions House
Join SHORTIES for a night of festive film magic at AllBright’s home, Old Sessions House. We’ll be screening a selection of Christmas-inspired short films directed by women — bold, heartfelt stories that reimagine the season with fresh eyes and fearless creativity. Expect laughter, warmth, and a touch of festive rebellion as we celebrate the filmmakers breaking boundaries in an industry that still too often plays it safe. We’ll close with a Q&A with the directors, diving into their process, the current climate, and how short films keep the spark of storytelling alive. Bring your Christmas cheer — at SHORTIES, every story starts small but burns bright.
£15
✦ SHORTIES at The Department: Northern Lights ✦
Celebrating Northern Filmmakers | Clarence Dock, Leeds
Join SHORTIES at The Department for an evening dedicated to the powerhouse Northern filmmakers redefining what short films can be. Expect bold, heartfelt stories made with grit, wit, and unstoppable creativity — the kind of work that proves you don’t need big budgets to make big impact. We’re shining a spotlight on women and non-binary filmmakers who are shaking up the industry from the North, telling stories that are raw, real, and full of heart.
We’ll end the night with an intimate Q&A, diving into the challenges and triumphs of creating in today’s industry and exploring how Northern voices are pushing boundaries in storytelling. Come for the films, stay for the conversation — because up here, creativity burns bright, and community runs deep.
Invest in yourself…
Join our exclusive Club Membership and unlock unparalleled benefits! As a Club Member, you’ll have access to first release tickets to attend our in-person workshops plus full access to all our online courses, updated bi-weekly. You'll also be automatically gifted a ticket to our monthly SHORTIES LIVE EVENTS. Elevate your learning experience and make the most of our comprehensive offerings. Don’t miss out—become a Club Member today!
Elevate your creative journey with our premium membership! Receive all the benefits of Club Membership PLUS personalized 1-on-1 mentoring from Lois, enjoying up to one hour of dedicated contact time each month, includes queue jump for Film Submission. As a welcome gift, you’ll receive a stylish SHORTIE T-shirt. Plus, enjoy full access to all SHORTIES SESSIONS (2 per month!) Unlock your potential—join now and experience the ultimate creative boost!
