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Go Short is the international short film festival in Nijmegen, dedicated entirely to short film. Especially for schools, Go Short offers inspiring educational programmes that introduce students to this unique film genre in an accessible and engaging way.

During a school screening, students watch a selection of short films (ranging from 2 to 30 minutes) on the big screen. These films explore current and social themes, encouraging reflection and discussion. After the screening, there is an interactive Q&A with a filmmaker, moderated by an experienced Go Short host – giving students the opportunity to ask questions and gain new insights.

To prepare for the cinema visit, schools receive educational materials that allow students to actively engage with the themes and film styles they will encounter.

The price of CESN is €3.00 per student. Registration is handled through CESN for schools in Nijmegen. For schools outside Nijmegen, the price is €3.50 per student.

Group 1/2: The Magic of Film

Theme: Friendship, celebration, and wonder
Includes: School screening, preparatory teaching materials

The youngest students are treated to a magical film experience through 3 to 5 short films that spark wonder and imagination. With a fun classroom preparation lesson and a special cinema visit led by a Go Short moderator, they discover the magic of film through play and exploration.

Learning objectives:

  • To get acquainted with the world of short film and learn to understand stories on the big screen;

  • To experience a visit to a film theatre;

  • To develop visual literacy: how do images tell a story?

  • To reflect on relatable and inspiring themes in an accessible way.

Practical information:

  • Target group: Lower primary education (Group 1/2)

  • Group size: Registration per class

  • Dates: wo 22 okt, wo 12 nov, di 16 dec, wo 14 jan, di 24 jan, wo 11 mrt, wo 8 apr, do 9 apr, vr 10 apr

  • Duration: ± 60 minutes

  • Location: LUX, Mariënburg 38-39, Nijmegen

  • Price: €3.00 per student

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Group 3/4/5/6: The Power of Short

Theme: Introduction to short film
Includes: School screening, preparatory teaching materials

A journey of discovery through the three main forms of short film: animation, documentary, and fiction. Students not only watch but also learn how film tells a story. With a preparatory lesson beforehand, an inspiring cinema screening, and a Q&A with a filmmaker, they are introduced to the power of images and imagination.

Learning objectives:

  • To become familiar with the diversity of short films and the different ways a story can be told

  • To learn how film works: what do images say without words? How do filmmakers use colour, sound, and composition to convey emotions and narratives

Practical information:

  • Target group: Middle primary education (Group 3/4/5/6)

  • Group size: Registration per class

  • Dates: wo 22 okt, wo 12 nov, di 16 dec, wo 14 jan, di 24 jan, wo 11 mrt, wo 8 apr, do 9 apr, vr 10 apr

  • Duration: ± 75 minutes

  • Location: LUX, Mariënburg 38-39, Nijmegen

  • Price: €3.00 per student

Group 7/8: On to High School!

Theme: Farewell, new beginnings, friendship, peer pressure, future
Includes: School screening, teaching materials (preparation and reflection)

A special film programme tailored to an important transition in students' lives: the move to secondary school. Through a selection of short films, students are presented with relatable and inspiring stories, with plenty of space for reflection and discussion.

Learning objectives:

  • Students discover the creative potential of short film as an art form

  • Students learn to observe and understand how film conveys emotions and stories

  • Students reflect on topics that matter to them and connect these to their own experiences

  • Discussion and exchange: learning how to express and support opinions respectfully

Practical information:

  • Target group: Upper primary education

  • Group size: Registration per class

  • Dates: wo 22 okt, wo 12 nov, di 16 dec, wo 14 jan, di 24 jan, wo 11 mrt, wo 8 apr, do 9 apr, vr 10 apr

  • Duration: ± 75 minutes

  • Location: LUX, Mariënburg 38-39, Nijmegen

  • Price: €3.00 per student

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Go Short for your class?

Would you like to request a customized Go Short education program for your pupils or students? Contact Kim Hoozemans (educatie@goshort.nl) for more information and requests, or call or message us at +31 6 14950788.

Our programs for primary education for the 2025-2026 school year are offered through the Plus Program Film of Culture and School Nijmegen.