About Shorts Attack

Launched by interfilm Berlin in March 2002, “Shorts Attack” is a monthly cinema program that is as diverse and surprising as short film itself. Screening at the Babylon cinema in Berlin-Mitte, Shorts Attack celebrated its 100th edition in summer 2010. For each individual program, films are researched and booked from filmmakers and distributors worldwide. Unrivalled in terms of quality, regularity, variety and endurance Shorts Attack’s brilliant thematic programs (featuring an average of 10 films per screening) are unique the world over.

Expanding: Owing to the cooperation of the Yorck cinema group, Shorts Attack on Tour hit the road in September 2010 and since March 2011 holds screenings all over Germany.

Shorts Attack makes a point of presenting high qualitiy films from extremely different backgrounds and genres, showing shorts from film schools, studios and independent productions that range from live-action and documentary to experimental and animation. Furthermore, Shorts Attack programs embrace country focuses, genre-specific themes, political topics, pure entertainment and rarely seen gems. All foreign language films are screened with English subtitles.

The driving force behind the Shorts Attack vision is to further establish the presence of short film in cinemas everywhere. This project is partially funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and depends on the further support of numerous sponsors and partners.

Thanks to all filmmakers, cinema-goers and friends who have encouraged and supported us to date!

Booking programs

Shorts Attack is available for hire by cinemas and event organisers. Thematic short film programs (featuring approx. 10 films) are international, running time never exceeds 85 minutes.

The screening format is Blu-Ray/DVD. Films are uniformly formatted for each program and do not require technical format changes, however the volume for each film must be adjusted separately.

Hiring fees are set at a fixed rate according to the size of the cinema or event. Promotional material such as posters, program stills, program newsletters and press releases are available for use.

The Shorts Attack Archive here

Want to screen a short before a feature? Or put together an entirely different short film program? Check out the interfilm short film distribution and sales department for friendly assistance and fantastic films!