From 7 to 12 April, Go Short returns to Nijmegen. For six days, you can watch short films from all over the world in and around LUX: surprising, distinctive, and often just a little different from what you’re used to. Check out the program and make sure to secure your tickets.
Filmmaker in Focus Gala Hernández López explores subcultures like incels and cryptobros in her films. Cesar Majorana will be interviewing her.
Fun short children's films that children aged 2+, 4+, 6+, and 9+, as well as their (grand)parents/guardians, can enjoy. Perfectly suited to young(er) film fans.
When the sun goes down, the darkest stories come to life in this series of disturbing short films. Not for the faint of heart.
In this performance by Maker in Focus Kara Güt, two players try to reach each other in Red Dead Redemption. As a spectator, you can participate.
The most important Oscars? The short film one, of course. In this program, you'll see the nominated shorts on the big screen. With dutch subtitles.
War footage reaches us live on our phones these days. These films explore what that does to us and how it influences our perspective on conflict.
Film is not only experienced in the cinema. Discover indie games and VR films, free to explore on the festival grounds.
What are the effects of social media, algorithms, and online influence on our democracy? Discover it in this film and talk featuring Nienke 's Gravemade and others.
Two short films, accompanied by live music from Nijmegen DJ collective PRISMA. A unique opportunity to experience film in a new way.
During the festival, we present around 100 film blocks. These are divided into several program lines, which we briefly introduce below.
Curious about the best short films of the moment? Then you've come to the right place with our competitions. Every year, we receive thousands of submissions and select the films you simply must see: surprising, daring, moving, or simply incredibly good. These are:
With Reflections, we reflect on what's happening around us. We use short films to present current topics from different perspectives. Because a film program always consists of multiple films, you don't get a single story, but a collection of perspectives on the same theme. This allows us to show complexity without simplifying it. Reflections offers depth while remaining accessible: you don't need any prior knowledge to watch and reflect.
Fancy something a little different? Then Refresh is the place for you. In this program, we give space to creators who push the boundaries of film and experiment with new forms. Expect work that plays with technique, form, and narrative, and will thoroughly revolutionize your view of what "film" can be.
You'll see unconventional filmmakers, experiments with games, AI, and desktop cinema, and fresh micro-genres you might not have heard of. We're also exploring adventures outside the cinema with VR, XR, and interactive installations. Refresh is playful, surprising, and sometimes a little strange, just like short film can be.
In this program, we present the highlights of the past year in an accessible way. Examples include programs such as Oscar Shorts, featuring the Academy Award nominees from the previous year; International Highlights, showcasing the most successful films from other festivals; and Comedy Shorts. This strand also includes Short Surprise: a continuous program at a fixed location, where a single short film is screened every half hour. On the final day of the festival, we present the Jury Winners and Audience Favourites of the festival.
Late Night is for anyone who wants to stay a little longer in the evening for something a little more exciting, playful, or just a little more quirky. This program focuses on genre films and the overall experience of the evening. Expect programs like horror, queer erotica, and provocative animation. These are the screenings you'll go to with your friends and talk about for ages.
New creators deserve a platform. Within the Talent program, you'll discover fresh ideas, personal stories, and films that showcase what's growing and bubbling beyond the beaten track.
With programs like Homegrown, we spotlight local and regional talent. We also offer opportunities to creators from underrepresented regions, film students, and young curators. Young people collaborate with our team on their own programs and present them to the public. This way, we're building the next generation of filmmakers and programmers together.
Go Short is also there for young film fans. With our Family programs, we invite children to discover the magic of short films with their parents, grandparents, caregivers, or other favorite movie buddies. We create film blocks for different age groups, so everyone can watch and enjoy at their own pace.
For the littlest ones, there's a special 2+ program with short, sweet films in a relaxed setting. The lights stay on, the sound is turned down, and there's plenty of room to wiggle, laugh, or just look around. This makes their first movie visit fun, safe, and enjoyable.
If you’d like to visit the festival, you have several options:
Go Short is, of course, primarily about films, but there is plenty to experience beyond the cinema as well.
This year, the 'Zeefmeester' will be on the grounds printing vintage clothing in Go Short style. Will you bring a t-shirt to pimp it up?
Short films last a maximum of 30 minutes.
An average of 3-6 short films are shown in a film program. Together, they explore different aspects of a single overarching theme. The film blocks typically last about 1.5 hours.
No, the film programs are without a break.
Most films have English subtitles, except for the english spoken films. The Comedy Shorts and Oscar Shorts have Dutch subtitles. For specific information about each program, please refer to the program description.
Definitely. For the youngest (2+), we have Go Short x LUX Mini. We also offer film programs for ages 5+ and 9+.
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