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The Short Shorts Summer Program kicked off at ARK KARAJAN PLACE for their “ARK HILLS CINEMA WEEK” at 7pm today. The screening took place in a huge open area in the middle of a number of towering skyscrapers.  

There was a lovely summer feel in the air as people gathered for cold refreshments and light snacks at a nearby cafe.  Seats were instantly filled with office workers and curious passer-bys taking advantage of the free admission.

Festival director Mr. Seigo Tono introduced the program along with the new “Stop! Global Warming Competition” which we hope will raise awareness about the seriousness of global warming to the people of the world.  

Audiences were treated with the rare opportunity to screen some of the best short films in the world.  In addition, there was a special screening of “Printed Rainbow”, which won the Grand Prix at this year’s Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia.

The Short Shorts Summer Program will continue until Friday, August 3^rd (from 7pm to 9:30pm) so come and enjoy great food, drinks and short  films!

From tomorrow, Aug. 1st, there will be a special screening called "ARK HILLS CINEMA WEEK" supported by SSFF & ASIA and Festival Cinema Brasil 2007 at ARK KARAJAN PLACE in Roppongi. It will be an outside screening where you can enjoy a comfortable night breeze and cold drinks while watching films. SSFF & ASIA is presenting 8 short films plus a special surprise short film. Please come and experience the wonderful world of short films!

<Short Shorts Summer Program - Selection of world's BEST SHORT FILMS>
Date: August 1st - 3rd
Free admission

< Festival Cinema Brasil 2007 Pre-Event - Short movie & music clip selection of FESTIVAL CINEMA BRASIL >
Date: August 4th - 7th
Free admission

For inquiries: Mori Building 03-6406-6663 (10:00-17:00) http://www.ehills.co.jp/arkhills

In 2008, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) will welcome its 10th anniversary. Upon this exciting occasion, we will establish a new competition "STOP! Global Warming Competition" whose submissions must deal with issues relating to Global Warming. We believe that short films can make some positive changes in our perception towards Global Warming.

To read more about STOP! Global Warming Competition:
http://www.shortshorts.org/2007/en/kankyo.html

The submission guidelines will be available online at www.shortshorts.org from August 1st, 2007. The submission deadline is December 1st, 2007 (postmark deadline).

7月20日（金）より開催されている、名古屋シネマ・フェスティバルも後半に突入し、7月28日（土）よりお待たせいたしました、「ショートショート フィルムフェスティバル ＆ アジア ２００７ 特別上映 in 名古屋」が始まりました！毎年来ていただいている顔、初めての顔、いろいろな方に来場していただき、あぁ夏が来たなと実感しています。

２８日には名古屋オリジナルプログラムの「世界の短編アニメの巨匠、ユーリ・ノルシュテイン特集」を上映、ゲストに名古屋在住の映画評論家「森　卓也氏」をお迎えし、ユーリ・ノルシュテインのインタビュー映像やエピソードを語っていただきました。また29日には「ジーニアスパーティー」を名古屋はフルで上映、後半にもいろいろなオリジナルプログラムを用意していますので、またレポート致します！お楽しみに！

以上、現地から名古屋ショートショート実行委員会スタッフがお届けいたしました！

開催スタート時から行っているデオデオ本店のサテライトスタジオと重なり、２６日からは、恒例の広島フェスティバルアウトレット
マリーナホップで、日替わりの特別上映を含むショートショートの特別セレクションを上映。

この４日間は晴天にも恵まれ、御なじみとなった野外上映では、屋台ありの開放感あふれる夏のイベントとなりました。そして今夜の７時半～９時半の上映を最後に幕を閉じました。

広島の皆様、また来年お会いしましょう！

Today was the last day of the 2007 Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Okinawa.  It has been a very successful weekend, and the crowds were eager to catch the last day of screenings.  

The theater was packed all day, especially in the afternoon during the Academy Program.  There wasn’t an open seat in sight…people here really love short films!  And who could blame them with the amazing array of films presented by Short Shorts.  

The program kicked off with comedian Gori’s second directorial film, “Dick Boogie.”  This film had the audience roaring with laughter with his unique comedic style.  What will he think of next?  Audiences were also able to enjoy other films such as “West Bank Story”, a parody of West Side Story and the tragically humorous “Trevor”.

After the screenings many people lined up to purchase the 2007 Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia catalogue and others headed to the café to chat about their favorite films while snacking on dessert from the Short Shorts Special Menu.  

To everyone who supported the Short Shorts Festival in Okinawa and to the people of this great town who helped make this festival possible, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  See you again next year!

Day two of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Okinawa took place at Sakurazaka Theater, a wonderful venue on top of a hill lined with local shops.  It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the crowd piled in to screen the Award Program, a collection of award winning films from the 2007 Short Shorts Film Festival.

Audiences were greeted by a friendly staff and led into the cool theater, a relief from the 90 degree weather outside.  This family friendly program included the humorous “Lonely Together”, “Mandarin Ghost”, a serious yet touching film about the love between a young boy and his step mother and much much more!

After the screening, movie goers were able to enjoy a special Short Shorts afternoon snack that included dessert and tea, coffee or wine.  What a treat!

If you’re looking for a place to watch some great short films, then this is the place to be!  The screenings will continue on until Sunday, July 29^th so head over to Sakurazaka Theater in the beautiful Okinawa! 

Short films in paradise…what more could you ask for?

This year again, SSFF & ASIA will be presented as a part of Nagoya Cinema Festival. The venue is Fushimi Million Za which is a movie theater that will deliver nice visual and sound quality to you!

Date: July 28th - August 3rd
Venue: Fushimi Million Za (1-4-16 Sakae Naka-ku Nagoya-city)

For inquiries:
Committee for Short Shorts in Nagoya 052-231-2005

Collaborating with Nagoya Cinema Festival, movie lovers will be able to enjoy the finest films, both shorts and features.

Nagoya Cinema Festival HP:
www.nagoyacinefes.org (Japanese)

We are thrilled to announce that after 5 years of silence, SSFF & ASIA is finally coming back to Okinawa! Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy your summer season with high quality short films from SSFF & ASIA 2007!

Date: July 27th - July 29th
Venue: Sakurazaka Theater (3-6-10 Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa)
*2 Award Winning Programs and Academy Program will be screened. (No German/Children Programs for the Okinawa tour)

For inquiries:
Committee for Short Shorts in Okinawa 098-862-3449

Since the winner of Spotlight Award from last year, Garage Sale, Gori is from Okinawa, we are pleased to present his directorial debut "Dick Boggy" at the festival as well.

For more details:
http://ssffokinawa2007.ti-da.net/ (Japanese)

SSFF & ASIA 2007 Special Screening in Hiroshima will kick off its second around at their main venue, Hiroshima Festival Outlets Marina Hop from July 26th.

July 26th, Thu - July 29th, Sun.
@ Hiroshima Festival Outlets Marina Hop
(4-14 Kanon-Shinmachi Nishi-ku Hiroshima-city Hiroshima)
 
For inquiries:
Committee for Short Shorts in Hiroshima: 082-230-1033

It is an outside screening and as the sun goes down, the screening will start. It is also free of admission and during the day, we will have live bands playing and much more for your summer entertainment! Don't miss it!

For more details:
http://www.re-imagine.co.jp/ssff