Sat 19 May 5 – 8.30pm FREE Booking Essential Total run time: 90mins
(2x screenings)
First Screening: 5.15 – 6.45pm
Second Screening: 7 – 8.30pm

Future Shorts encompasses one of the world’s leading short film distribution labels, representing an extensive and eclectic catalogue of original, award-winning films from across the globe. In addition the Future Shorts Festival is the biggest pop up film festival of its kind, showcasing the most exciting short films from around the world and is accessible to anyone, anywhere!

So, as part of 'Museums at Night' initiative, Quay Arts is extending its opening hours to screen Future Shorts in The West Gallery Annexe, which includes work from world-famous Directors such as Sam Taylor-Wood with “Love You More” which was also produced by Island-born Oscar winning Director Anthony Minghella, "Mourir Auprès de Toi (To Die By Your Side)” by Spike Jonze and Simon Cahn. Future Shorts is CERTIFICATE 18.

The screenings in The West Gallery Annexe will be unseated, although some chairs & benches will be provided as well as blankets and cushions for an alternative viewing experience - cosy!

"Bear" - Nash Edgerton | 2011, Australia – 11 minutes

Edgerton, who wrote, directed and starred in “Bear”, the sequel to “Spider” (2007), centers around the main character Jack to unfold his tangled relationship and examines whether he’s learned his lesson or not. Described as a black comedy without social commentary, “Bear” is a follow up but also stands alone as it’s own piece. “Because I tend to play things fairly straight and never set things up like it's a drama or a comedy, the audience doesn't know what it's going to be, and something about that really works,” said Edgerton.

“Venus” – Tor Fruergaard | 2012, Demark – 8 minutes

‘Venus’, a 7-minute claymation, is an erotic comedy about rediscovering one another and finding the spark where you least expect it An official selection at the Los Angeles and Annecy Animation Festival, among others; Venus tells the story of Caroline and Rasmus, a confused couple who've not had sex in four months. To solve this, they decide to visit a swingers club and see if it will salvage their relationship, or not.

"Quadrangle" – Amy Grappell | 2010, USA – 20 minutes

An examination of a four-way affair, this documentary explores the story of two “conventional” couples who swap partners and live in a group marriage in the early 1970s. Set in Long Island, New York, this domestic living experiment unravels and challenges the boundaries of social convention, marriage, monogamy and desire. “Inspired by the discovery of my father’s photographs, taken at the height of the poly-amorous affair, and in an effort to come to terms with my own past, I decided to interview my parents. The film does not propose answers and strives to remain objective. It explores two people in a certain time. It tells a story,” said Grappell.

“L'Homme Sans Tete (The Man Without a Head)” – Juan Solanas | 2003, France – 18 minutes

Created over 4 years, Solanas’ short debut is the story of a man who lives alone, head-less, in a room overlooking a vast industrial space. Visually astounding and technically accomplished, this animated short reveals love and happiness and one man’s pursuit for romance amidst life without a head. "We're living in a period where cinema is a product; movies are becoming more and more commercialized. Short films are one of the last real places for artistic freedom - they're important to celebrate just for that," said Solanas

“The Arm” - Dir: Brie Larson, Sarah Ramos, Jessie Ennis | 2012, USA – 9 minutes

Directed and written by a female trio, "The Arm" tells an up-to-the minute social commentary on teen love in a time of technology. Written over the course of 3 hours on a Greyhound bus from Dallas to Austin, this short centers upon two main characters, Chance and Genevieve, who start a texting relationship only to realise they were never in a relationship at all. At Sundance this year, “The Arm” was acknowledged with a Special Jury Award for Comedic Storytelling.

"Mourir Auprès de Toi (To Die By Your Side)” – Spike Jonze and Simon Cahn | 2011, France – 6 minutes

Created from 3,000 hand-cut pieces of felt, Jonze’s tragicomic stop-motion animation takes place in an old, Parisian bookshop where at night the covers come to life. It’s the story of a felt skeleton who falls in love with a beautiful and sassy vixen. Co-directed by filmmaker Simon Cahn with designs by Olympia Le-Tan, this Cannes selected short is sweet, sad, spooky and a bit whimsical. Jonze said, “A short is like a sketch. You can have an idea or a feeling and just go and do it.”

“Love You More” – Sam Taylor Wood | 2007, United Kingdom – 15 minutes

Inspired by the hit song ‘Love You More’ by the Buzzcocks, this short is the tale of two punk lovers, Georgia and Peter, in London, 1978. Tender and explorative, this short film directorial debut by Taylor-Wood was written by Oscar nominee Patrick Marber and produced by Oscar winner Anthony Minghella.