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Celebrating East Anglian talent on the big screen.

EAST X EAST is a specially selected programme showcasing the best short films connected to Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. From bold narratives to inventive documentaries and animation, the programme celebrates the diverse creativity emerging across the region.

EAST X EAST Official Selection will screen at historic independent cinemas and festivals across East Suffolk during 2026 and 2027, including The Riverside.

If your film was made in East Anglia, tells an East Anglian story, or you’re a filmmaker from the region, we’d love to see it.

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  • Celebrating Short Films in Suffolk

    We bring independent British and International Short Films to a new audience and champion local film makers

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  • Greater access for as wide an audience as possible

    In a region currently lacking opportunities for engagement with independent British and International short film.

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  • Short films are the future

    We are looking for films that experiment, push boundaries, tell a story you haven't heard before and do so in a way that captivates the audience. We are not just looking for highly polished, big budget productions, we want to celebrate all filmmakers, regardless of their access to resources.

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22.04.26

WHAT DOES ‘IN-KIND’ SPONSORSHIP MEAN AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO SUFFOLK SHORTS?

Claire Whittenbury looks at how in-kind support, from design and marketing to web development, helps power Suffolk Shorts behind the scenes.

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22.04.26

MAKING BREAKWATER SHOOTING MY DEBUT FEATURE FILM IN SUFFOLK

Skelter director’s debut feature. Suffolk Shorts Winner, Max Morgan’s Suffolk based drama to screen in Aldeburgh.

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17.04.26

BEHIND THE SCREENS AT SUFFOLK SHORTS:
A TECHNICAL MANAGERS VIEW

Brad Geller, Technical Manager at Suffolk Shorts, reveals what really happens behind the scenes at a film festival, from technical challenges to live problem-solving.

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10.04.26

THE SECRETS OF FILMING LOCATIONS IN SUFFOLK

Rachel Aldridge of Screen Suffolk reveals the secrets behind Suffolk’s most famous filming locations, from The Dig to Ed Sheeran’s Castle on the Hill.

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