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The official trailer for the CSSC-winning film 'SOMETHING POINTLESS' starring BAFTA-winner Owen Teale, Olivier-winner Sophie Thompson, International Emmy-winner Leo Harris, and SAG Award-nominee Sule Rimi.
Now on its festival run across the USA, Canada, and Croatia.
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Something Pointless is screening at the 2026 SilverVox Film and Music Festival! Get your tickets here: silvervox2026.eventive.org/f…
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Canadian Short Screenplay Competition retweeted
Apr 22
Short films are becoming bigger and bigger in the industry, at film festivals, and on streaming platforms. And when you see a terrific one like SOMETHING POINTLESS from Canada, you’ll know why. Read my review today at ThEstablishingShot.org & look for it soon at a festival soon.
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Late Deadline: Feb 22, 2026 (Midnight EST). No DeLorean, no flux capacitor, no 88mph.
Submit your short screenplay/film to #CSSC7. Get produced & distributed.
Short. Is. Better.
#screenwriting #filmfestival #canadiancinema #shortisbetter #writerwednesday
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🍂 Some of the best talks happen on screenwalks through autumn leaves.
We want to hear yours.
Share it with us before the Early Bird deadline on December 28th.
filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
Image: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) (Columbia Pictures)
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📢 Calling all screenwriters! The 7th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC) is now accepting entries!
filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
#CSSC7 #filmfestival #screenwriting #shortisbetter #filmmaking #canadian #shortfilm #CSSC #callforentries #callforsubmissions
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From a first draft in 2010 to production in 2025—Neil Graham's Something Pointless proves that good things really do come to those who wait.
📖 Read “All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…” now on Medium: medium.com/canadian-short-sc…
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We’re thrilled to reveal the Top 3 Winning scripts and the final rankings of our Finalists!
Congratulations to:
Michael Young (1)
Betty Robertson(2)
Lee Murray Chetwynd (3)
#CSSC6 #filmfestival #screenwriting #shortisbetter #filmmaking #canadiancinema #canadian #shortfilm
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As we approach the big reveal of the 2025 CSSC Winners at this year’s Yorkton Film Festival Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, we’re excited to introduce you the brilliant voices behind our Top 13 Finalist scripts.
#CSSC6
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We’re proud to introduce the esteemed jury for the 6th Edition of the CSSC! This panel of accomplished filmmakers, scribes, producers and industry leaders whose passion for storytelling is matched only by their sharp eye for emerging talent.
#CSSC #CSSC6 #shortisbetter #film
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Happy #WriterWednesday!
Read A Screen Contest by #WW Laureate Neil Graham medium.com/canadian-short-sc…
#film #screenwriting #cssc #CSSC6 #writer #screenplay #filmmaking
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We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the 6th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition! These standout scripts showcase bold, original voices in Canadian screenwriting. Winners revealed at @yorktonfilm on May 24!
#CSSC6 #screenwriting #shortisbetter #shortfilm
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What happens when your screenplay is almost finished, your Wi-Fi is glitching, and your stairs are booby-trapped with toys; all as the clock hits 11:59 PM?
The Ticking Clock…. by Neil Graham. Only on Medium: medium.com/canadian-short-sc…
#cssc #shortisbetter #writerswednesday
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⏰ FINAL 48 HOURS TO SUBMIT! ⏰
You have just 2 DAYS LEFT to enter the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition before the "I-Missed-The-Deadline" Deadline slams shut!
This is your LAST CHANCE to have your work seen by industry pros.
filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
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Canadian Short Screenplay Competition retweeted
10 Apr 2025
Our next entry deadline is almost here! Head on over to FilmFreeway to submit your project today filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
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⏳ 4 days to go! Your screenplay deserves to shine on the global stage. The 6th Edition is almost over!
Submit your script today! 🎥
filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
#CSSC #screenwritingcontest #callforentries #callforsubmissions #screenwriting #filmfreeway
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Have you been putting off your #CSSC submission idea? But it's the I-Missed-The-Deadline Deadline!
Don't fear! Starting is the hardest part — as we so elegantly say in our latest blog piece.
Only on Medium: medium.com/canadian-short-sc…
#screenwriting #screenplaytips #writing #film
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🖐️ 5 Days Left!
Tick. Tick. Tick. ⏳ You have FIVE DAYS left to submit your short screenplay to the 6th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition.
Submit at filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…
#cssc #callforentries #callforsubmissions #screenwriting #shortisbetter #shortfilm
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✌ Two Days Left!
The clock is ticking! ⏳ You have TWO DAYS left to submit your short screenplay to the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition until the FINAL DEADLINE. Don’t wait—get your script in now!
Submit at filmfreeway.com/CanadianShor…!
#screenwritingcontest #shortisbetter
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This #FilmmakerFriday, we shine the spotlight on ASHER JELINSKY!
This filmmaker started their career with MILLER AND SON, which won awards at festivals around the world and was shortlisted for an Oscar nomination, all while being Asher's thesis short while studying at AFI!
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"Films would not exist without risk. As a writer/director, the risk is worth it when I have a deep inner drive to tell the story."
A non-binary filmmaker, Asher explores gender identity and self-discovery. Their anticipated feature, JULIAN, will bring great depth and resonance..
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