Shorts are no longer not just the warm-up to the main feature, but the main attraction themselves. Exhibition and distribution of shorts have changed and they are still changing. The short form is on the program at festivals, on film, on video, on HD, on TV, on the web, on cellphones, and in six months time:, on something new. Short content is still a calling-card to show off talent to secure a longer project, but shorts are also ends in themselves. What’s Going On? Short Films in the Global Marketplace with Sue Biely is a must for filmmakers who want to learn more about making innovative shorts that will get seen nationally and internationally, this interactive session provides a snapshot of the current short film sector, examines how shorts are green lit, explores the qualities of good short content and much more.

What’s Going On? Short Films in the Global Marketplace will take place on Saturday October 11th. In addition to the workshop, a limited number of individual consultations are available on Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th. Participants will have an opportunity to pitch their ideas and get invaluable feedback from one of Canada’s leading players in the short film field.

Workshop / consultation package costs $65 for members / $85 for non-members. Cost of the workshop alone is $45 for members / $60 for non-members.
Attendance is strongly recommended for those applying to FILM 5. FILM 5 application fees ($25 per team) will be waived for those who attend. Please note: there are a limited number of seats available – registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.

About Sue Biely

Sue Biely has been part of the independent media landscape for over 12 years, with a background in funding, development, producing, broadcasting, new media, lecturing and facilitation.

As one of Canada’s leading buyers of short films, Sue ran the Acquisitions department of the late night Emmy nominated CBC TV series ZeD where she screened and licensed films from around the globe for multiple platforms. She has attended over 30 film festivals as a buyer, international juror, and panelist in countries including the UK, USA, Spain, France, Ireland, Denmark, Australia and Canada.

Sue guest teaches regularly at the Vancouver Film School and has consulted for the Danish Film Institute and the Aboriginal People’s Television Network. She has also made presentations on short form content to BC Film, Nova Scotia Film, The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation, On Screen Manitoba, New Media Manitoba, Atlantic Filmmakers Coop, Cineworks, CineVic and The National Screen Institute. Further, Sue manages Brand Development for the short film initiative Crazy8s and was the 2008 Producer for the Worldwide Short Film Festival’s 4 day Symposium.