Film-makers are often asked the broad question: why make a short film? They don’t necessarily translate to fame and fortune.

But when it comes to short films, the game is changing. Over the past six years the number of short film narratives available has exploded and opened up new pathways for rising film-makers.

In collaboration with the Concorto Film Festival in Piacenza, Italy, the CFF team has prepared a selection of some of their best shorts that will be screened on September 27.

Short Films Under The Stars celebrates how short film cinema is now at the centre of innovative storytelling, with new directors making their first mark in the film-makers’ playground with new ideas and new filming techniques. Thousands of shorts are created across the world every year, and as time passes there is no better time to produce a short film as it’s becoming a frequently-watched medium.

Short Films Under The Stars champions independent productions from across the world. Great short films continue to be made, and these films don’t necessarily get to cinemas or to TV. This festival is believed to be the ideal place for such productions, and is an important alternative distribution and exhibition platform.

This is the film event where the audience is given the opportunity to vote for the best film. Film-makers are encouraged to submit their own short films for the 2016 edition of Short Films Under The Stars.

Entrance is €10 and includes wine and canapés and free popcorn. Bookings by e-mail to euromediaforum@gmail.com or text to 9945 4066. For the detailed short film programme visit www.facebook.com/Euro.Media.Forum

This event is being held in collaboration with Villa Bologna, Concorto Film Festival and Euro Media Forum.