Short+Sweet Dubai 2023

Short+Sweet Theatre 2023 returns to Dubai for its 11th year, running over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from January 21 to March 12, 2023. 

The theater festival for anyone and everyone, no matter what format your story is in - monologues, ensemble pieces, mime, musicals in ANY language. The only rule your performance should not exceed 10 minutes!

Short+Sweet festival is split into two categories: Contenders (theatre/festival veterans) and the Challengers (newcomers or first-time festival participants).

There are 2 themed weekends -

Regional Week - Feb 4 and 5

Horror & Romance Week - Feb 11 and 12

Audience members and judges get to vote for their favourite play. The one that gets the most votes will move on to the next round (People’s Choice Semi-Final and Judges Choice Semi-Final on Feb 25 and 26; and March 4 and 5.)

The winning plays will then perform at the Red-Carpet Gala Finals from March 10 to 12. So go ahead whether you are an actor, writer, theater group or director - register and become a part of this beautiful community!

Apply To Short+Sweet Dubai 2025

Welcome to the 13th Edition of Short+Sweet Dubai  - a more creative world ten minutes at a time!

Please register here for our upcoming Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Dubai from 12th APRIL to 1st JUNE, 2025, to be hosted at The Junction in Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz.

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 15, 2025.

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Participants in Short+Sweet do so on a voluntary basis. Artists selected for Short+Sweet are not entitled to payment or re-numeration of any kind although they may be eligible for various prizes.

Short+Sweet Dubai 2025

Short+Sweet Theatre Festival 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai!

The world's largest short-form theatre festival is back! Short+Sweet Theatre 2025 returns to Dubai for its 13th year, running from April 12 to June 1, 2025, at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue.

A theatre festival for anyone and everyone, Short+Sweet is open to all storytelling formats—monologues, ensemble pieces, mime, musicals—performed in ANY language. The only rule? No performance can exceed 10 minutes!

This year’s highlights include:

  • Exciting Themed Weekends – Featuring special showcase weekends with unique themes that push creative boundaries.
  • Audience & Judges’ Choice Voting – Every performance competes for a place in the semi-finals based on audience and judges' votes.
  • Red-Carpet Gala Finals – The top plays will perform at the grand finale, where winners will be crowned!

Whether you're an actor, writer, theatre group, or director, this is your chance to shine and be part of Dubai’s vibrant theatre community. Registrations are now open—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to share your story on stage!

Stay tuned for more details, and get ready for an unforgettable season of creativity and talent! 

Short + Sweet Yorkshire Film Festival

Short+Sweet Yorkshire Film Festival Returns for 2025! 

Get ready, filmmakers—Short+Sweet Yorkshire is back, shining a spotlight on the region's vibrant filmmaking talent! The 2025 festival promises to celebrate the best in bite-sized cinema, offering local creators the chance to showcase their work alongside inspiring international submissions.

This year's festival culminates in a day of cinematic celebration on Sunday, 21st September 2025, at the Bilton Workers Club, Harrogate. Category winners will be invited to an exclusive day of screenings, where audiences can immerse themselves in 10-minute masterpieces, followed by the highly anticipated Festival Awards and Winners Screening.

Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, or just curious about the power of short films, Short+Sweet Yorkshire is your destination for stories that pack a punch in just 10 minutes. Celebrating creativity, talent, and storytelling on a grand (yet compact!) scale.

Mark your calendars—it’s going to be an unforgettable festival!

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Once you submit your film, our screeners team will watch and review your project. The highest scored films will become finalists and join the Official Selection list by category.
The entire Official Selection films will receive the festival laurel.

These selected films will be further reviewed by our panel of judges and the WINNER from each CATEGORY will be invited to attend the live screening final on the 21st September, 2025

CATEGORY AWARDS FOR 2025 ARE:

Best Short Screenplay
Best Comedy Short
Best Drama Short
Best Thriller/Horror Short
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Mobile Short Film
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Director
Best Made in Yorkshire

Submissions Now Open:
https://filmfreeway.com/ShortandSweetYorkshire

 

 

Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre 2025

Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre Festival 2025

Experience the magic of ten-minute theatre at the Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre Festival 2025! This year's festival will take center stage across two iconic venues: our new home, the stunning Golden Age Theatre, and our cherished regular home, The Phoenix Theatre.

For two exciting weeks, immerse yourself in a diverse showcase of locally produced ten-minute plays, featuring scripts from Illawarra’s best local talent, acclaimed Australian playwrights, and visionary international writers.

Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a supporter of local arts, or simply looking for a night of unique and unforgettable performances, Short+Sweet Illawarra promises to entertain, inspire, and celebrate the power of storytelling—one thrilling bite-sized piece at a time!

Don’t miss the region’s most dynamic theatre event of the year. Be sure to join us on stage or in the audience as we celebrate creativity, connection, and community through the art of short-form theatre!

Short+Sweet Sydney Theatre Festival 2025

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THE BIGGEST LITTLE FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD

2025 Season Key Dates:

2025 HEATS: 

HEAT 1 (W/C FEB 10)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's
BUY TICKETS HERE

HEAT 2 (W/C FEB 17)
Pride themed week - For selected scripts and ITC's that share stories relevant to the weeks theme, or have creatives and casts that connect to and champion the theme. 
BUY TICKETS HERE

(Week Break - March 31)

HEAT 3 (W/C MAR 3)
Youth themed week - For selected scripts and ITC's that share stories relevant to the weeks theme, or have creatives and casts that connect to and champion the theme. 

HEAT 4 (W/C MAR 10)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's

HEAT 5 (W/C MAR 17)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's

HEAT 6 (W/C MAR 24)
Open Heat for all selected scripts and ITC's

SHAKESPEARE WEEK (W/C MAR 31)
This week will be judged and run independently with Jo Bloom (Of Come You Spirits) curating the week.  ITC's and Script submissions are now open for this week - Apply here. 

(Please note that we are off for the Easter Weekend)

HEAT 7 (W/C APR 21 )
Deadly themed week - For selected scripts, ITC's and movement/dance pieces that share stories relevant to the weeks theme, or highlight creatives and cast members that connect to and champion the theme.
Apply here.
 

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SEMI-FINALS (W/C APR 28)
Semi-Finals for all People Choice, Judges Choice and Crew Cut winners from Weeks 1-7.

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CABARET WEEK (W/C MAY 5)
This week will be judged and run independently bringing back the creatively diverse "cabaret" week - no matter the skill, the talent or the technique - we invite all to apply to take part in the Cabaret week. Comedians, Singers, Dancers, Bands and more - ITC's and Performer submissions are now open for this week - Link HERE to apply. 

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GALA FINALS (W/C MAY 12)
Gala Finals for all People Choice, Judges Choice and Wild Card winners from Semi - Finals.
Prizes and Award ceremony to follow. 
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A MORE CREATIVE WORLD, TEN-MINUTES AT A TIME

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Festival enquiries, please contact our Festival Director Ali Bendall at ali.bendall@shortandsweet.org
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Actor / Audition Registration Short+Sweet Vietnam 2024

Vui lòng xem bên dưới để biết tiếng Việt.

Thank you for your interest in performing in Short+Sweet Việt Nam!

We welcome professional and enthusiastic amateurs actors alike. Everyone will be given consideration.

Plays will be in either Vietnamese or English - actors must be fluent in the language of their performance.

Các diễn viên được khuyến khích đăng ký bằng tên tiếng Việt nếu muốn. Nếu vậy, vui lòng viết tên của bạn bằng chữ Việt theo định dạng sau trong trường "Name" - Đậu Thị 'Vân Anh' [Họ theo sau là 'tên ưa thích'], hoặc khi sử dụng tên thay thế, Đậu Thị Vân Anh 'Mia'. Sau đó nhập từ "Above" vào trường họ. Cảm ơn!
Vui lòng nhập "Above" vào trường này nếu tên đầy đủ của bạn đã có trong trường "Name"
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Director Registration for Short+Sweet Vietnam 2024

 

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You may either add a brief description of your experience here, including directing experience if any, or upload your curriculum vitae below.
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