Whilst Hull Film prepares for the next edition of GLIMMER, the 7th Hull International Short Film Festival, there’ll be a perfect opportunity to check out some of the most exciting films from the most recent edition. With award winning dramas, enticing experimental films and some astounding animations it will be a chance to re-discover what makes GLIMMER the most exciting short film festival in the region.

Included in the programme will be HAIRLADY (Dir. David Birdsell, USA) the winner of the 2008 GLIMMER International Award sponsored by World Trade Centre Hull & Humber. A visually brilliant and witty slice of experimental cinema, the film follows a man who grows his hair and the woman who likes to collect it. More beautiful cinema is available in the winner of the GLIMMER UK Award supported by Hull Trains winner DOG’S MERCURY (Dir. Martin Radich, UK) that provides series of unforgettable character portraits set in a rundown English backwater. A risky and brave film, this is a chance to see the early work of a director whose profile is at an all time high thanks to the recent premiere of his feature film CRACK WILLOW at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

CHRISTMAS IN HUDDERSFIELD (Dir. Peter Spence, UK) is a revealing documentary about of the last ever gigs played by The Sex Pistols made all the more remarkable for the fact that it was a children’s party. Definitely not for children is ALEX AND A**E TRUCK (Dir. Sean Conway, UK) a brilliantly crude, rude and very adult film about a nymphomaniac and her friends. Not for the easily offended, the film is a joyously offensive fare that has been helmed by one of the most talented young directors working in the UK at the moment.

Other films in the programme include haunting animation LANDING LIGHTS (Dir. Graham Young, UK) and the moving Finnish film HIGH HOPES (Dir. Mazdak Nassir, Finland). We’ll also screen the classic short film BASS INVADERS directed by our patron Simon Ellis.

Glimmer Director Laurence Boyce said:
“If you want to remind yourself of what makes GLIMMER so exciting (or, shockingly, missed the films the first time around then this programme will be a great chance to sit back, relax and enjoy some great films all in the laid back atmosphere of The Lamp. We can also promise one or two surprises along the way, so come and watch the films and meet the Hull Film team”

The screening will take place at 7pm at The Lamp, Hull. Entry is free. The programme is unsuitable for under 18s.

Glimmer: The 7th Hull International Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its next edition which will take place from 21st-26th April 2009. Glimmer, the largest short film festival in the North of England, is looking for innovative and exciting films from across the globe of any genre that run up to a maximum of 45 minutes. Please go to www.hullfilm.co.uk for more information

Hull Film is supported by Arts Council England, Hull City Arts Unit and Screen Yorkshire.