Launching in November, the Future Shorts Festival is a film festival with a difference. It's the first ever global pop-up festival which showcases the most exciting short films from around the world. The premise is that anyone, anywhere can set up a screening and be part of a massive screening network and a powerful global community.

The festival currently takes place in over 50 cities and 17 countries and comprises a worldwide audience of a half-million people, on and offline. Since 2003, Future Shorts’ defining format showcases a single programme of the best short films from around the world often alongside live music, DJs and art. From London to Moscow, Melbourne to Jakarta, the screenings take place across a huge network of music halls, cinemas, theatres, galleries, clubs and warehouses, providing an alternative to the traditional film festival model.

Kicking off in November, the process to become a part of the Future Shorts Festival will become more accessible for all, on a global-scale.   Anyone, anywhere can set up a screening. with the upcoming programme including the Oscar-winner “God of Love”, BAFTA-winning “The Eagleman Stag” and Sundance-winner “Deeper Than Yesterday.”

Future Shorts festival will screen worldwide from November 1st 2011 until January 31st 2011.

To find out more, go to www.futureshorts.com/festival