Moscow Shorts ISFF is an international short film competition, with monthly live screenings and an annual awards event in Moscow.
In Russia, as in many countries, folklore is a part of the people’s tradition and culture. Tales of grandeur and fallen heroes, as well as stories to promote good morals, have been passed down through generations. One mythic character that is found in the country’s folklore, and various versions are found across the world, is the Firebird, or Zhar-Ptitsa.
The typical role of the Firebird in fairy tales is as an object of a difficult quest. The quest is usually initiated by finding a lost tail feather. We like to think that Moscow Shorts (International Short Film Festival) is like a fairytale where hero filmmakers from all over the world should find the lost Firebird’s feather by winning the monthly competition. At this point the filmmaker hero sets out to find and capture the annual bird trophy.
In other words, each month, the submitted projects are privately screened and judged by a team of experts from both Russian and international film industry. The monthly winners are automatically qualified to compete and be screened at Moscow Shorts annual event.
In Russia, as in many countries, folklore is a part of the people’s tradition and culture. Tales of grandeur and fallen heroes, as well as stories to promote good morals, have been passed down through generations. One mythic character that is found in the country’s folklore, and various versions are found across the world, is the Firebird, or Zhar-Ptitsa.
The typical role of the Firebird in fairy tales is as an object of a difficult quest. The quest is usually initiated by finding a lost tail feather. We like to think that Moscow Shorts (International Short Film Festival) is like a fairytale where hero filmmakers from all over the world should find the lost Firebird’s feather by winning the monthly competition. At this point the filmmaker hero sets out to find and capture the annual bird trophy.
In other words, each month, the submitted projects are privately screened and judged by a team of experts from both Russian and international film industry. The monthly winners are automatically qualified to compete and be screened at Moscow Shorts annual event.