SCI-FI-LONDON

SHORTS@SIX

Two hours of fantastic short films together at the

Curzon SOHO, 18.00pm 1st & 2nd fEB

On To Victory Drinking and gambling with his friends, our hero suddenly remembers a promise to meet his girlfriend. Feeling guilty and anxious he rushes to her house. Along the way he meets two aliens who don't quite understand his urgency. It's not the destination that matters but the journey. Director: Thanasis Naskaris Country: Greece Language: Greek (English Subtitles) Runtime: 12 mins

Heebie Jeebies Have you ever felt like you are being watched by someone or something?... Maybe you are. Director: David Bryant Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 3 mins

Getting Shirty In a fast moving, action packed film, 2 girls battle their way through the streets of London, their chosen weapons - light sabres! Everything Phantom could have been :) Director: Dave Meyer & Simon O' Connor Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 3 mins

They Came for a Day A 1950's style B-Movie about an alien invasion in Sacramento and a race to save the world. Don't bring cheese to see this, the movie provides more than enough :) Director: Justin doherty Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 19 mins

First to See the Sun This short tells of the brutal fate of two young lovers on opposing teams in a vicious game of street hockey, broadcast live to a worldwide internet audience. Director: Joe Tunmer Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 10 mins

Forbidden Eyes Shy sixteen year old Fernando sees himself as an alien. He is in love with a human being, the sixteen year old Marlies. Will he die if she looks into his eyes? Director: Elbert van strien Country: Netherlands Language: Dutch (English Subtitles) Runtime: 16 mins

Sniper 470 The Gunner sits alone inside a gigantic gun, his task is to destroy passing spaceships. His symbiotic relationship with the gun is the only thing that allows him to maintain his sanity. Routine is vital. Out here it keeps him alive, that is until the next enemy convoy comes along... Pippin in space this aint! Director: Paul Holmes Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 25 mins

S.E.T.I What would happen if an alien probe landed? An interesting tale of paranoia and discovery. Director: Jennifer Santucci Country: USA Language: English Runtime: 13 mins

The Cat With Hands A little gem of a film that tells of the legend of the cat with hands. A dark fantasy that will give you nightmares and make you lock the cat out! Director: Robert Morgan Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 4 mins

The Truth about Meat A small boy finds a piece of magical meat in Suburbia which helps him unravel his father's dark secret. Director: Simon Greenberg Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 3 mins

Town of the One Handed Does one really have to give their right arm for happiness? Director: Heli Ellis Country: UK Language: English Runtime: 4 mins WINNER OF SCI-FI-LONDON's BEST SHORT FILM AWARD. Sponsored by Channelfilms.com

Placement Max is a steadfastly religious man, deeply opposed to human cloning. But when his young daughter dies in a tragic accident, Max is forced to re-evaluate all that he believes in. Director: Bill Chen Country: Australia Language: English Runtime: 8 mins

You will be able to catch some of these short films at the free Mini-Cine in the Curzon SOHO's bar throughout the festival. However, last year the complete shorts programme sold out very quickly... book now to avoid disappointment :)

Don't forget to pick up your Punters Audience Award entry form in the bar too, the chance to win some cool prizes and vote for your favourite short film!