Short Films from Europe, Asia and the United States
EuroAsia Shorts proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington D.C.The theme for EAS 2013 is The Future. From careers to love to the stars, the future is wrapped in uncertainty, and always on our minds in one form or another. Sometimes it is a source of anxiety; other times, wide-eyed wonderment. Whatever it holds, its promise is universal.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Now in its eighth year, EAS began as the Asian European Short Film Showcase and remains an original collaboration between a small group of embassies and cultural center staff. The festival has presented more than 170 short films since 2006, including many award-winning films making their U.S. debut. Each year presents a variety of films connected by a single theme with post-film discussions on the first four nights, offering an international cinematic dialogue.
MORE INFO
RSVP: go to euroasiashorts.com, select a date, then click on “RSVP NOW!” button
SCHEDULE: click HERE
Participating Embassies/Cultural Institutes
About Italian Shorts Selection
Discussions following each evening’s screenings compare and contrast the films and the topics with several panelists.
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No charge; reservations required. Seating is limited.
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS/COUNTRIES
Alliance Française de Washington, Chinatown Community Cultural Center-Washington D.C., Confucius Institute at George Mason University, Cultural Office-Embassy of Spain,DC Shorts Film Festival, Goethe-Institut Washington, Embassy of Italy-Italian Cultural Institute, Japan Information and Culture Center-Embassy of Japan Korean Cultural Center-Embassy of the Republic of Korea.
EUROASIA SHORTS 2013 – Italian Selections
DANNATO ROCK by Fabio Luongo – 2012, 18′
A rock band is on tour in Sicily; their mood is not the best, and in addition a big dog suddenly stops the van where they’re travelling to the concert…
SCREENING:
Japan Information and Culture Center
Embassy of Japan1150 18th St. NW
June 12, 2013
STOP – LET’S CHANGE THE FUTURE by Luigi Berio – 2012, 7’21”
A tiny symphony dedicated to nature. A planet is destroyed multiple times by enormous machines, only to be re-born again. This short was created using drawings by 825 children as the starting point.This small film was made thanks to the creative contribution of 825 children from 28 schools in Liguria. Every element, detail and character derives directly from their original drawings.
SCREENING:
Japan Information and Culture Center
Embassy of Japan1150 18th St. NW
June 12, 2013
BREATH OF FRESH AIR (ORA D’ARIA) by Samuele Romano – 2008, 4’33”
A boy and a girl lying on a lawn are relaxing with their dog after a picnic outdoors. They are surrounded by shouts of joy of playing children, dogs barking and birdies song. But things are not like they appear to be. It’s time to get up and immersing again into the city traffic.
SCREENINGS::
Embassy of Italy ( full program here )
3000 Whitehaven St. NW
June 14, 2013
Former Residence of the Ambassador of Spain
2801 16th St. NW
June 15, 2013
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