Short + Sweet Theatre & Film Yorkshire
Exciting news! The globally renowned festival, "Short + Sweet," is touching down in beautiful Yorkshire!
Nestled in Yorkshire's picturesque embrace, the Short and Sweet Festival finds its perfect home amid rolling hills and historic charm. The region's beauty, from quaint villages to sprawling moors, provides a captivating backdrop, enhancing the festival experience and creating lasting memories for attendees and performers alike.
Short+Sweet will showcase a variety of 10-minute plays & digital media to delight your tastebuds, with talented actors, writers, directors, digital media & filmmakers showcasing their skills and bringing you a wonderful season of short theatre & film.
Our vision is simple - a more creative world 10 minutes at a time!
Get Involved!
There is no festival without YOU!
We are inviting all writers to create a 10-minute script, all directors to direct a 10- minute play and of course, all actors to bring the plays to life. Independent theatre companies are also invited to enter.
Digital media and filmakers can send in complete pieces of up to 10 minutes too.
Applications will open shortly for the festival which will be based in beautiful Harrogate in June, 2024.
The Short+Sweet festival is a wonderful tool for writers, directors and actors who want to share their voice and talent in a professional environment and venue. Its goal is to become a powerful tool for diversity in the entertainment industry, as well as providing a way to discover new or established local talent by engaging more people in the live theatre experience.
Whether you are established or first-time,this opportuntiy is open to anyone who wants to have a go. There are no limits to the creativity or content of your scripts, only that it can be performed in 10 minutes or under.
Script Submissions are open now and close on 18th March, 2024
Digital Media, Film & Screenplay Submissions are now open and will close on 10th April.
Sign Ups for Actors and Directors is now open and will close 12th April, 2024
Follow our socials or check back here for details. We also have some amazing opportunities for partnership and sponsorship.
So, if you and your organisation would like to get involved then please let us know - we'd love to hear from you!
Don't miss the chance to experience the best of new writing and regional talent right here in Yorkshire. It's time to celebrate Short + Sweet northern style!