Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series

10/30/2024

We have been here at Stanford since Friday, Oct 18 focusing on her recovery every moment.

As she moves to the next stage—Acute Stroke Rehab—our hope is to secure a spot at CHOMP. It’s a place with an excellent reputation, and being close to home, family, and so many friends would mean the world to her recovery. The familiar support network and proximity to loved ones would make CHOMP the ideal setting for healing, far better than any alternative.

If you have ANY suggestions to help us make this happen, we would be deeply grateful.

Mary Lu and Magnus

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12/23/2019

THE BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM SCREENING SERIES IS NO MORE.

For 12 years we have showcased 595 of the best short film from around the world. It has been an absolute joy but now it is time to turn off the projector.

Thanks to all! Filmmakers, audience, staff and the hundreds of volunteers who have participated.

Special thanks to our Jury: Philip Glass, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Littenberg, Laurie Anderson, David Price, Michael Polish, Josh Bleibtreu, Lawrence Inglee, Susan Zsigmond and Dean Semler.

Thanks to our sponsors and local supporters: Epson, River Inn, Deetjen’s, New Dawn Studios, Eric Perley Design, Big Sur Bakery, and many more!

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL – including all you film aficionados who selflessly helped spread the word to film makers from all corners of the globe.

It has been an amazing international community telling tales of war & peace, love, redemption, politics, freedom and, through it all, our common humanity.

02/12/2019

It was her fourth nomination since 1984

12/14/2018

The Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series announces the winners of its 2018 summer series, as selected by its 9-person jury and audience.

1st place winner: "The Peculiar Abilities of Mr Mahler" by Paul Philipp, Germany.

Audience Award: "Stutterer" by Benjamin Cleary, United Kingdom.

2nd place winner: "About The Birds & Bees" by J.J. Vanahanen, Finland.

3d place winner: "Fire In Cardboard City" by Phil Brough, New Zealand.

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Recognized as one of the most innovative short film series in the world, the Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series, curated by the Henry Miller Memorial Library, celebrated its 12th year in 2018.

This was the series' most successful to date, having received and considered over 1,700 submissions from more than 65 countries.

The series' jury includes composer Philip Glass, producer/director Michael Polish, editor Susan Littenberg, producer Lawrence Inglee, actress Kirsten Dunst, actor and filmmaker David Price, author Susan Zsigmond, and cinematographers Dean Semler and Josh Bleibtreu.

This was the first year the series was held in Big Sur as well as at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California.

The Series is now accepting submissions for its 2019 installment. To submit and for more information regarding the series, as well as previous selections and winners, visit bigsurfilm.org

05/08/2018

Check out Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series' database of previous winners, easily searchable by Title, Filmmaker, Year, etc.!

FILMS We’re proud of all the films screened at the Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series. Please use the table below to browse titles from every season. Please select a column to search in. Please type in something to search for. Search: Total Records Found: 545, showing 25 per p.....

04/18/2018

The good news for anyone who finds the Tribeca Film Festival daunting is that the event, which starts Wednesday, is about the same size as last year’s slimmed-down edition — not that that’s terribly slim.

At 101 new features, the program is smaller than Sundance’s was in January but larger than the typical official selection at Cannes, which takes place in May.

Check out some hot picks in this New York Times article!!

Interested in going but not sure where to start? Our film critic watched dozens of movies and came up with this list of titles worth your time.

04/13/2018

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TO THE 12TH ANNUAL Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series IS MONDAY!

MORE INFO HERE: http://www.bigsurfilm.org/submit/

03/25/2018

One of last year's selections, "Frankie Keeps Talking," by Annabelle Attanasio, was (and remains) a hoot.

It's also a striking look at gender politics in today’s culture, the fury women feel when men talk over us, and the universal desire to be seen.

Check it out.

"Frankie Keeps Talking" by annabelle attanasio

03/21/2018

As you read this, we are accepting submissions for the 12th annual Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series

(The deadline is April 15, so tell your friends and click HERE to submit: http://www.bigsurfilm.org/submit/ )

Since its inception many years ago, the BSISFSS has grown into one of the most acclaimed and innovative celebrations of short film in the world.

But what goes on behind the scenes?

For an answer, we turn to an exclusive film, shot all the way back in 2010, and narrated by Dan Bern (!) about the inner workings of the fabled Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series….

CLICK HERE: https://youtu.be/K6o2rLCx5E0

03/20/2018

MOVIES RETURN TO THE MOTHERSHIP! (MRTTM)!!

This Friday at 7:30 pm as Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival returns to Monterey County with a brand new collection of award-winning short films designed to engage and inspire its audience!

The festival is the brainchild of VFL Mike Harrington, who, as you may recall, was also the director and writer of the short film The Old Man and the Mountain Lion, which premiered at the Library back in 2014. He rules.

This is not to be missed so RSVP here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wandering-reel-traveling-film-festival-returns-to-the-hml-tickets-42010788399

(But if you do miss it, there's a separate screening on the following night, Saturday, at the Lab in Carmel.)

Movies Inspire. Movies bring people together. Movies change lives. Or so proclaims the Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival as it makes its return to Monterey County with a brand new collection of award winning short films designed to engage and inspire its audience. The festival will screen at Th...

03/17/2018

Now accepting submissions for the 12th Annual Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series!!!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT:

https://filmfreeway.com/BigSurInternationalShortFilmFestival

Films must be registered by April 15, 2018.

(If you can not afford the $10 reg fee you can send an e-mail with a Web Address and Password to [email protected]. and bypass the fee.)

And do share this link far and wide!!

We showcase the best short film in the world - now our 11th year! Our Jury is comprised of some of the world’s most creative and innovative film-makers, ...