A sure short

Updated On: 28 May, 2020 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Prachi Sibal

From a jury of Academy Award winners to a virtual red carpet, experience elements from a live festival here

In these otherwise volatile times, it is films that have provided many a window of respite. Film festivals the world over remain cancelled and are emerging in newer forms online. However, the bustle that comes with it is often missing. As such, BBC launches its first online film festival, LongShots, today. In an attempt to draw from every element that comes with an international film festival, 18 Academy Award-winning directors shortlisted 70 short films from around the world. These were then shortlisted further, and the official selection of seven will be available for viewing through the month. The festival will also take discussions, Q&A sessions and the red carpet into the virtual realm, for a wholesome film festival experience. Besides, for the seven films, the audience becomes the jury and a voting system will be used to select the top winner.

A still from Champion of the World