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More than 50 World, International, European and UK Premieres in a programme that will give audiences the chance to be the first to see the stars of tomorrow.

The full schedule for GLIMMER: The 7th Hull International Short Film Festival, which runs from 21st-26th April 2009, is now available at www.hullfilm.co.uk. Chiefly taking place at the Reel Cinema Hull, based in the St. Stephens Shopping Centre in Hull, the programme is made up of more than 200 short films from across the world, more than a quarter of which are World, International and UK Premieres

GLIMMER will be holding a number of competitions which will be comprised of some of the very best new films from some of the most talented filmmakers working in cinema today. Sponsored by the University of Hull, the Anthony Minghella Awards for Best International and UK Short will see movies from intense drama to hilarious animation, all compete for the award that commemorates one of the UK’s most talented – and missed – directors. The GLIMMER Award for Best Yorkshire Short will shine the spotlight on the talent from our own region whilst Hull City Council will support the GLIMMER Award for Best Hull Short.

GLIMMER will also be pleased to welcome John Smith, the legendary filmmaker who has been involved in the field of artists film and video since the mid 1970s, to talk about his work in the field of experimental cinema and to show a number of his films that are remarkable for their playful nature and glorious irreverence. The animator David Firth, whose Salad Finger series of films have notched hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, will also present a retrospective of some of his dark and twisted animations.

GLIMMER will also look to Israel as it’s Country In Focus with a program inspired by the renowned Hamburg International Short Film Festival whilst we’ll also be giving audiences the opportunity to have their lunch in style at Sabrini’s Café with the Importance Of The Medium, a series of mid-length films that will be perfectly accompanied by the tapas on offer. The BAFTA Short Film Nominees from 2009 will also be screened.

GLIMMER will also be holding a series of industry events that will allow current filmmakers – and those wanting to break into the film business – the chance to learn more about the film process. Included is the events is What Happens Next? a panel discussion that looks at the best way to market your film and get it seen and will include Al Clark and Rachel Robey, the producers of British hit film London To Brighton. Also, the CASCADE Young Director’s Fair will give those between the age of 9-19 the chance to find out more gaining a foothold in the film world.