Discussion | Are Short Film Festivals Still A Counterculture?

Historically, short film festivals have been platforms rooted in experimentation and free expression, where emerging creators could dare to think and speak differently.  However, nowadays, as the festival landscape becomes increasingly uniform and globalized, the question arises – can short film festivals still act as a counterforce to the "big players" and preserve their countercultural spirit?

The discussion will be moderated by Vincent Langouche (Belgium), Leuven International Short Film Festival;

The participants are:
• Lisa Heuschober (Austria),Tricky Women Tricky Realities;
• Matevž Jerman (Slovenia), FeKK Ljubljana Short Film Festival;
• Oisín Kealy (Ireland, the UK), Glasgow Short Film Festival
• Laima Grazdanoviča (Latvia), 2ANNAS

The discussion will be held in English on Tuesday, April 14 at 17:30 at Kaņepes Culture Centre.

Learn more: https://www.2annas.lv/en/news/discussion-are-short-film-festivals-still-a-counterculture-1

Admission to the event is free of charge and open to all.