The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase up and coming filmmakers at the local, national and international levels who strive to advance the art of film.

About the Film Fest

The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. is a short film only film festival created by actual filmmakers. We found it challenging to showcase our own short films at film festivals who mainly program around feature films. In the age of streaming there are more opportunities than ever before to share your work, but we often asked ourselves, “do we really want to premiere our short film alongside silly kitten videos?” Even though we love kittens (who doesn’t?), we love short films more and want to present them in the professional setting they deserve.

With eight festivals under our belt, our goal for our ninth annual film festival is to showcase films under 30 minutes to the growing art scene in the greater Cleveland area and highlight the works of student to veteran filmmakers across the country. We look for short, sweet, original, and unique films that would often soar under the radar of most festivals.  Our staff are looking for the best short films locally, nationally, and internationally. So send them our way!

Students should submit to the short student film category to receive a significant discount off of the submission fee.

Our festival will take place in the Alex Theater at the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Filmmakers and patrons can stay at the hotel at a discounted rate and enjoy gourmet food and crafted and signature beverages throughout the festival.

Not to be confused with that “other” Cats film, the Cedar Lee is pleased to announce that we’ve partnered w the fine (feline) folks at CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. We’ll have three screenings:
– 11am Feb 29
– 11am Mar 1
– 1pm Mar 1

Admission is $12.50. A portion of each ticket sold benefits the The Euclid Beach Cat Project!

CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

Women in Film and Television Ohio @wiftohio is proud to present our 2020 Writer’s Series🎬!

This 3 part series will consist of 3 amazing class and workshops for multiple levels in Screenwriting.

                         Part 2

DATE: Tuesday March 10th 2020

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION : TalentLaunch (Independence)

6161 Oak Tree Blvd Ste 300

Independence, Ohio 44131

The 2nd  part of this series will focus on the ADVANCED WRITER. Join WIFTOH Member JoAnn Esposito Hess @joannhesswriter who will be instructing on:

•Outlining Techniques for efficient Screenwriting

•Character Development to attract A-list actors

•Subplots: Create layers to your story •Scene Mastery to Maximize Interest throughout your script

After taking this class put your skills to the test a week later on March  24th at our workshop.

*workshop: bring 5 pages of your script ( old or new) as the group will discuss and dialogue about the scripts with Jillian Holt @sos (NDAs will be signed to protect your work)

You MUST attend the 10th  to come to the workshop on the 24th.

Open to Women and MEN, Seating is limited and there is max of 50 spots available.

***8 spots have already been filled***

PRICE: FREE for WIFTOH members (in good standing) Just email wiftohio@gmail.com subject (Writers Workshop Part 2)

We will send you a confirmation email that you are registered for the class.

               $25 for NonMembers

*Send payment to PayPal link and in the note write your First and Last Name and your Email. We will send you a confirmation email that you are registered for the class. (IF YOU DONT GET ONE email wiftohio@gmail.com)

Link for tickets in BIO!!!

** REFUND POLICY  (NO REFUNDS) ***

Join us for two programs of award-winning, family-friendly short films from the 2019 New York International Children’s Film Festival. Register for one or both programs below. Ongoing art activities are available in the lobby 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

About this Event

MILITARY WIVES

UNITED KINGDOM
DIRECTED BY PETER CATTANEO
RUNNING TIME: 113 MINUTES

While their husbands are deployed in Afghanistan, the military wives on the base search desperately for ways to distract themselves. Every time a phone rings or a doorbell buzzes, their anxious minds assume the worst. After their knitting club crumbles when the women realize that none of them actually knit, they take a stab at forming a choir. Between a lack of organization, conflicting leadership styles, and tone-deaf choir members, the group gets off to a rough start. But through hard work and perseverance, the choir soon evolves into more than just a coping mechanism. Once the women find their voices and hidden talents, they are able to create something truly beautiful and unique. Through laughter, tears, and music, the military wives hold each other up during hardship and loss. Based on the true story of what came to be the global phenomenon of military wives choirs, MILITARY WIVES is a feel-good film about hope, strength, and coming together. — G.S.