PICKERING, ON (June 25, 2021) – The Pickering Public Library (PPL) is accepting submissions for its 3rd annual 5-Minute Film Festival (5MFF).
The 5MFF celebrates the best short films under 5 minutes in length. Films can be documentary, fictional, animation, stop-motion video, or of any other genre!
New this year is the “Future Filmmakers” section, which allows filmmakers under the age of 13 to participate by submitting a film!
Members of the public who are interested are encouraged to submit a film. No experience? No worries! Filmmakers of all skill levels are welcome. PPL is offering a variety of workshops throughout the summer to help along the way.
Submissions are due by August 29 at 11:59 pm.
The 5MFF gala will take place on September 26. At the gala, selected films will be screened, followed by an awards ceremony.
Visit pickeringlibrary.ca/5MFF to learn more.
Media Contact:
Joel Sutherland
Manager of Client Experience
Pickering Public Library
905.831.6265 ext. 6233
jsutherland@pickeringlibrary.ca
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Pickering Public Library is an award-winning library serving 95,000 City of Pickering residents across 31,000 households with over 41,000 active library card accounts. Operating under the guidance of a Board of Directors, the library is primarily funded through municipal contributions and is comprised of three locations that provide excellence in client experience.
The Library strives to create a connected, intelligent and successful community through innovative technology, programs, outreach, collections and services for all residents.
Staffed by over 60 permanent employees who are committed to making a difference within the community, the library lends almost 1 million items, receives over 515,000 visits, delivers programs and events for almost 28,000 attendees, provides over 33,000 research and technology assists, and provides almost 1.7 million internet sessions each year.
Pickering Public Library’s Vision:
Pickering is a city where learning is promoted in all its forms and promoted as a force for improved personal, social, civic, and economic change. The Library is the heart of a learning city.
