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Register as a Director

If you are selected as a director for the festival, you will be given the choice of around 100 shortlisted scripts and a lineup of amazing actors to choose from. With our support, you will direct a compelling 10-minute play for presentation to an enthuastic public audience.

DIRECTOR REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 7 OCTOBER

Directors will then be selected and sent scripts to choose from, prior to actor auditions.

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Register as an ITC Townsville 2016

Registrations Close September 12.

To register as an ITC (Independent Theatre Company), we want you to sell us on your idea. What makes it unique? And why is your team perfectly suited? 

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If your group does not have an existing name, please select the name of the key artist. Alternatively, you may leave this field blank.
Please list the names of people who have currently been confirmed for your project. You may include roles if appropriate.
If your ITC has participated in Short+Sweet previously, please describe what this involved. Please include years and production titles.
Please attach a script or one-page concept (this can just be a one-page pitch if no script is available). Max 2MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
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Optional. Please attach any further support material that you feel may benefit this application. This could be a company history, artist CV/bios, image of past production, or evidence of further planning for this project. It’s your project, so we encourage you to include whatever you believe to be most relevant. Max. 4MB. Most formats accepted. (recommended: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, MOV, MP3, WAV, ZIP)
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Register as a Director Townsville 2016

Registrations close September 12. 

If you are selected as a director for the festival, you will be given the choice of over 50 shortlisted scripts to choose from. Alternatively, you can provide your own script.

We can help you connect with local performers to cast your play. Then, with our support, you will direct a compelling 10-minute play for presentation to an enthusiastic public audience, in an iconic Townsville venue.

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If you have participated in Short+Sweet previously, please describe what your involvement was. Please include years and production titles.
Please attach a brief CV detailing your experience. This does not need to be a full CV - you may attach a brief bio or description of your previous work as a director. Max 5MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
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Purchase Archival Video 2016

Purchase a locked-off single camera archival video of your ten-minute play or cabaret act. 

Does not contain other Short+Sweet acts. Only the artists are able to purchase their video - these are not for general sale.

Video comes in the form of a downloadable .mov file. A link will be emailed shortly after purchase.

The fee covers our costs for equipment and processing. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2017

Welcome to Short+Sweet - the largest short play festival in the world. Each week is a totally different program featuring new writers, directors and a totally new cast. This year we're presenting 160+ plays over eight weeks from Jan 11 at the Depot Theatre. You’ll see the best new writing from Australia and around the world! So no need to cry, tickets are now on sale for Short+Sweet Sydney 2017! Get booking here.

Program announced!

The program for Short+Sweet Theatre Canberra 2016 is now available:

 

Top 20 Week 1 

 

The Ice Age  written by Sue Clennell  directed by Erin Foote

Featuring: Kate Rankine and Dairinn Bannister

What time is it? Is it time for him to come? An innocent conversation turns into a  violent and alarming one. It beckons the terrifying idea that perhaps an Ice Age is safer than the current circumstances that face their reality.

 

Short+Sweet Film Festival Entry Form

Any films received will be considered for the following festivals:

Short+Sweet Film Online Festival, Short+Sweet Film Sydney 2017, Short + Sweet Brisbane, Short+Sweet Film Hollywood 2017 & many more TBA.

For the one entry fee of just AU$20, your film will be considered for all of the festivals above, as well as any additional festivals we run around the globe in 2016 & 2017.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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If yes, in what cities has your film been publicly screened?
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Add your Youtube or Vimeo link so we can view your film. If it's on a private setting please add your password as well. If you have sent your film via the mail/post then please write POSTED in the box.
Make sure you have read and agree to all our Terms & Conditions to be eligible for our festival.

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