The birth of the motion picture industry is observed on National Short Film Day on December 28 each year in the United States. The day also marks the event when a public audience viewed a series of short films for the first time.
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National Short Film Day – History
There is no one behind the invention of cinema. A prototype of the kinetoscope was presented successfully by the Edison Company in the year 1891. The device helped to view motion pictures by one person at a time.
Short Film Day was started by the Film Movement on December 28, 2019. Film Movement was founded in 2002 and is known as the distributor of many award-winning indie films set in New York City. National Short Film Day aimed to mark the importance and resilience of the great short-film industry.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 28 | Thursday |
| 2024 | December 28 | Saturday |
| 2025 | December 28 | Sunday |
| 2026 | December 28 | Monday |
| 2027 | December 28 | Tuesday |
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FAQ
What is the shortest film ever?
“Fresh Guacamole” is the shortest film at 1 minute, 41 seconds and was produced that was nominated for an Academy Award.
When is National Short Film Day observed?
National Short Film Day is marked on December 28.