You can see some of the best short films of the year at the Tribeca Film Festival.
But you don’t have to.
Beginning October 27, you can take the much shorter trip to the Westport Library.
The “Short Cuts” Film Festival returns that day to the Trefz Forum. It’s as entertaining as its clever name.
Tribeca screens about 3,000 international short films each year. They choose 90 for their festival, says Short Cuts producer Nancy Diamond.
She and her crew preview most of them. They choose 12 to 15 films for the Westport event.
Diamond launched Short Cuts in 2010, after realizing there were few venues where the public could see short films.
In Norway’s “Night Ride” — winner of Tribeca’s Best Narrative Short Award — Ebba assists a fellow tram rider with surprising results.
A scene from “Night Ride.”
The Best LGBTQ short at the Cleveland International Film Festival, “Coming Out With the Help of a Time Machine” blends science fiction with contemporary social issues.
“Pete” — an animated selection — follows a young girl who wants to play baseball with the boys.
“Five-O” was directed by 7 French film students. It explores whether a street drug lookout can escape his world and become an opera singer.
“Sparring Partner” — written by Tony Award winner Neil LaBute — offers strong verbal bantering, and features “Saturday Night Live” cast member Cecily Strong.
“Sparring Partner” director J.J. Kandling will appear at Short Cuts in person after the films, for a conversation with Diamond and to answer questions from the audience.
Short Cuts Film Festival continues November 17, with an evening of documentary shorts.
The 2022 season ends December 8, with a second program of narrative shorts.
All programs run from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets are $25; refreshments and popcorn will be served. Click here for tickets, and more information.
