# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Short Attention Span Cinema 23
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  
Instructor: Gary M. Kramer, Author and Film Critic

Although short films are rarely screened outside of film festivals, these easily digestible mini-movies are often “calling cards” for burgeoning directors who want to showcase their talents in a modest—and modestly budgeted—form. Andrea Arnold (AMERICAN HONEY), Martin McDonagh (THE BANSHEES OF INISHIREN), and Terry George (HOTEL RWANDA) all have won Oscars for their early short films.     

Short films don’t require the same investment in character development that features do, but viewers’ emotions—from laughter to sadness to discomfort—can be effectively evoked. Indeed, short films can be more satisfying than feature films. They depict a dramatic slice of life or a simple joke, eloquently told; they are brief, intense snippets of a larger story. A good short film hooks viewers, carrying them through the story before delivering a satisfying payoff. The best shorts prompt us to reassess our conceptions of cinema through uses of space and sound, editing, and cinematography. 

This seminar will showcase a collection of short films including “Blank” (2025), “Gabriel” (2025), “Gibranistan” (2025), and “One Day This Kid” (2024), plus others that highlight the strengths of the format. This seminar will provide students with a greater appreciation for short films that deserve anything but short shrift.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bryn-mawr/short-attention-span-cinema-23/200029932260550
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, workshops, art, literary-art, performances, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bryn Mawr
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bryn Mawr Film Institute
- **lat**: 40.021544857033
- **long**: -75.319098988988
- **full address**: Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W Lancaster Ave,Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Short Attention Span Cinema 23 being held?
  - **A:** Short Attention Span Cinema 23 takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W Lancaster Ave,Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Short Attention Span Cinema 23?
  - **A:** Short Attention Span Cinema 23 is organized by Bryn Mawr Film Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Short Attention Span Cinema 23 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bryn Mawr, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Short Attention Span Cinema 23 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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