Short Circuit Films
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Short Circuit Films is a Brighton-based film event founded in 2015 that showcases short experimental documentary work by UK and international artists and filmmakers. It is notable for its open, eclectic programming—embracing collage, animation, and formally adventurous nonfiction—and for screening in unconventional venues such as a former bank vault and Fabrica, a former Regency church in Brighton. It has become a recognized platform in the festival circuit for emerging, established, and award-winning artist filmmakers working at the boundary of documentary and experimental cinema.[1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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