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08.05.26
WHY I BECAME AN IN-KIND SPONSOR FOR SUFFOLK SHORTS
Róisín McKenna - Crick shares why she became an in-kind Sponsor for Suffolk Shorts and the impact it can have on young people in the area.
01.05.26
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.
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.
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.
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.
01.04.26
A VERY HAPPY ACCIDENT - PRODUCER ROSIE ROBINSON ON WINNING THE BEST EAST ANGLIAN SHORT FILM IN 2025
Producer Rosie Robinson shares how Skelter went from a last-minute pivot to winning Best East Anglian Short at Suffolk Shorts Film Festival 2025.
27.03.26
TIM BIDDLE ON WORKING TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE ON-SCREEN TALENT THROUGH DESIGN
Tim Biddle from PB Studio shares why the studio sponsors Suffolk Shorts, how design shapes the festival’s identity, and why visual storytelling matters for emerging filmmakers.
19.03.26
WHAT SUFFOLK SHORTS TAUGHT A STUDENT FILMMAKER
From photography to film festivals, Stephen Avis reflects on his journey with Suffolk Shorts and the lessons that helped shape his early career in filmmaking.
06.03.26
“A DANCE FILM? SURELY NOT!” HOW CHILDREN OF ORPHEUS WON AT SUFFOLK SHORTS
One filmmaker’s story of using the £1,000 prize to develop their next independent short film.
25.02.26
Suffolk Shorts is powered by people. From the dedicated screening panel and trusted advisors to the event-day volunteers and judges, every individual gives their time simply for the love of film and the joy of being part of something special.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT SUFFOLK SHORTS: A VOLUNTEER’S STORY
06.02.26
ME AND JOACHIM TRIER: TWO STORIES THAT STARTED WITH A SHORT FILM
Claire Whittenbury reflects on producing Channel 4’s Shooting Gallery with Mark Kermode and why short films are the ultimate springboard for directors like Joachim Trier.
23.01.26
How Forums, training and a real network helped Suffolk Shorts grow beyond funding rounds
A LIFELINE FOR SMALL FESTIVALS: BEYOND FILM HUB SOUTH EAST’S FUNDING
23.01.26
From winning Best Narrative Short to reaching the Oscar longlist, the team behind Rock Paper Scissors reflect on storytelling, impact, and the role festivals play in launching bold new voices.