Film festival Go Short organizes in collaboration with Focus Filmtheater Go Short Arnhem. A film festival with the very best short films that can be found. From regional toppers to Oscar winners, everything passes by. Watch the most surprising,
urgent and moving short films, or join one of the activities for filmmakers.
The Gelders Kort Competition in collaboration with Gelders Doek
In the Gelders Kort Competition you will see the best films by talents from Gelderland. In collaboration with Gelders Doek, Go Short made a selection of films that compete for the ‘Gouden Hert’, a jury award by makers for makers.
Gelders Kort 1 – Sterke Verhalen
Saturday, October 5th, 7:00 PM
- Levensatletiek – Joost Ooijman (Documentaire, NL, 2024) 30 min.
- Tot hoe diep schijnt de zon – Laura Heinig & Thomas Jaspers (Documentaire, NL/DE, 2024) 18 min.
- Schaap Lekker – Jop Kraaijkamp (Animatie, NL, 2023) 4 min.
- De Aardappeleters – Demian van der Wekken (Fictie, NL, 2023) 18 min.
- Humburger – Dana de Paauw, Jeong In Moon, Danique Hoppen (Animatie, NL, 2024) 2 min.
Gelders Kort 2 – De Spelende Mens
Saturday, October 5th, 9:00 PM
- Penumbra – Rianne Stremmelaar (Animatie, NL, 2023) 2 min.
- De Swarte Krie van de Deelen – Samantha Janssen, Charlotte Rietbergen (Fictie, NL, 2023) 27 min.
- Let’s Play – Marzieh Rasekh (Animatie, NL, 2024) 5 min.
- Glitch Glitch Merel van Slobbe (Experimenteel, NL, 2023) 12 min.
- And a Happy New Year – Sebastian Mulder (Documentaire, NL, 2023) 21 min.
Gelders Kort 3 – Het Verlangen
Sunday, October 6th, 7:30 PM
- Vengeance – Danielle Schoonheym, Xavier Leiwakabessy, Kas Groothoff, Thomas Vervoort (Fictie, NL, 2024) 7 min.
- Death of Logic – C’Cesirhe Sedney (Experimenteel, NL/BE, 2024) 15 min.
- Human Nature – Sverre Gerritsen (Experimenteel, NL, 2023) 3 min.
- Het wonder van Oirsbeek – Kees-Jan Mulder, Jaap van Heusden (Documentaire, NL, 2023) 30 min.
At the end of this block, the coveted Gouden Hert Awards will be presented!
Oscar Shorts – Live Action
Saturday, October 5th, 4:15 PM
Every year the Academy Awards ceremony takes place in Hollywood and the Oscars are awarded for best film, actors, directors, screenplay, costume design, etc. During Go Short we will screen all the nominees for the Oscar for best live action, including the winner: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Wes Anderson.
Best Dutch Shorts
Sunday, October 6th, 4:15 PM
Homegrown short film highlights! This program features some of the most promising Dutch short films of the past year. Proof that what’s good doesn’t always have to come from afar.
Best International Shorts
Sunday, October 6th, 2:30 PM
For this program, we searched for films with a certain prestige, earning them the stamp of ‘international highlight’. In this program you will find only films that garner a lot of appreciation by being selected for prestigious festivals and often winning awards.
Comedy Shorts
Friday, October 4th, 7:00 PM
In our current world, humor is much needed. Fortunately, Go Short has selected five films with diverse types of humor. From slapstick to pure absurdity. These films will make you think but most of all give you pleasure.
Family Shorts – For the Whole Family (4+)
Sunday, October 6th, 10:30 AM
Compelling stories for young and old. In these wonderful shorts, everyone dreams of great things. Join us on a journey through different worlds, where young heroes and special creatures inspire us with courage and resilience. Things may not always go as you had hoped, but you are never alone.
Off The Walls
Friday, October 4th – 7:00 PM & 8:45 PM
Traditionally, the weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the free Off The Walls film walk. This year, Sports Center De Grote Koppel is the setting. Together with the various sports facilities, Go Short will create a unique walk through the climbing hall, swimming pool and indoor ski slope, among others.
Program for film professionals
Filmtop Oostpact
Sunday, October 6th, 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM, followed by a drink
After the launch of film talent hub OostPact at the 16th edition of Go Short earlier this year, OostPact is hosting the Filmtop on Sunday, October 6th. On that day, Focus Film Theater will be the place to be for anyone involved in the film industry in the Eastern Netherlands.
The Filmtop is all about bringing the Eastern Netherlands film community together. It’s a chance to meet, share ideas, and figure out how we can strengthen the local film scene. We’ll dive into a case study with filmmakers Guido Coppis, Mascha Halberstad, and CineSud director Guido Franken. Plus, local filmmakers and organizations will introduce themselves, and we’ll tackle important topics in breakout sessions. The day will be hosted by Dennis Platvoet.
Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced filmmaker, programmer, producer, educator, or policymaker who wants to see a more connected and thriving film industry, sign up for the Filmtop on October 6th.
You’ll leave with new knowledge, insights, and contacts. Hopefully, the day will also help you take the next step in your own projects.
Film Dinner
Sunday, October 6th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
After the Filmtop, Go Short is hosting a Film Dinner. Enjoy a great meal at the Focus Film Theater’s restaurant while connecting with other film professionals and expanding your network in the regional film scene.
The dinner costs €21.29. You can sign up through this link.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon—once it’s full, it’s full!