Short Circuit

Village People

Archive Film at Fabrica (23 April 2026, 6.00pm - 9.00pm)
A screening of unconventional short documentaries that offer glimpses of community life through diverse voices, places, and perspectives. The screening will be followed by a discussion + Q&A with filmmakers Edward Smyth and Olivia Hird.

Village People / 2hr 10 mins/ Some films subtitled


Whether urban or rural, ancient or evolving, villages across the world are resilient and diverse, each with its own identities, conflicts, and celebrations. These short films explore the pleasures, challenges, rituals, and resilience of village life from around the globe.


Short Circuit screens thought-provoking short films rooted in documentary, showcasing emerging, established, and award-winning filmmakers who embrace experimental, animated, and more traditional documentary approaches.


The programme includes films by UK and international artists and filmmakers. Full up-to-date listings can be found on the Short Circuit website.



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