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10-year-old Adam is an isolated boy tormented by the school bully, until the discovery of an old key and arrival of a new girl, changes everything.

The Snow Maze

a heart- warming story about an old clown, and a young shadow girl, who reminds him of what it means to be young again and in doing so, finds she becomes 'real'.

Flower and the Girl

An intense young woman stalks a young gay couple in a seaside town. What is the root of her seemingly unhealthy obsession?

Tainted

At the height of the first UK lockdown two recently separated parents desperately try to connect. Screens, homesickness, and missed communication - SOME KIND OF WINDOW is a film about the loneliness of the digital.

Some Kind of Window

The vibrant story of one pivotal night in the life of 1960s soul legend Geno Washington, as told by Geno today.

Oh, Geno!

Alice, a grieving and disconnected pharmacist struggles with the knowledge that her husband was having an affair before his death. When she encounters ‘the other woman’ mourning her husband’s ghost-bike it forces Alice to confront her detachment, accepting compassion and understanding in the unlikely form of her trifle-loving methadone patient.

Trifle

A reclusive sci-fi enthusiast develops an unexpected friendship with a customer service representative.

Lifelike

Ben's dying Grandfather is ready to leave this world. He is compelled to do one final deed, to fix up his Grandfather's treasured bus, despite his obligations to his pregnant wife. His hard work pays off, and he drives the old machine through the rural beauty of the North Pennines. Ben takes it all in as his Grandfather shares the blissful experience with him one last time. But as both engine and old man begin to fail, Ben is confronted by another looming crisis that is hurtling towards him. An ode to loss and acceptance, The Number 30 is a snapshot of a mind dealing with death and new life.

The Number 30

Our 1st 2021 Drama Film selection featuring a post screening Q&amp;A with some of this year's drama filmmakers.

Drama 1 | SSFF2021 + Q&A

Our 1st 2021 Drama Film selection featuring a post screening Q&A.

Drama 1 | SSFF2021

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Sunderland Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films with big ideas from the North East & around the world! Join us at our 6th annual fest: October 2021 #SSFF2021

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? Don't worry! Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.