Host a ShortsBlock Screening
Short Films. Big Impact.
ShortsBlock makes it easy to put on impactful events that align with your organization’s mission, whether you’re fundraising, building community, or inspiring your audience to take action. Our curated, ready-to-screen short film programs are designed to engage, inform, and spark meaningful conversations.
Each program draws on the unique power of short films to deliver fresh perspectives and compelling stories that aren't often seen in mainstream media. With curation, licensing, and event support all taken care of, you get a polished program that's easy to host and built to resonate.
Why ShortsBlock?
Save time with ready-to-screen film programs that include licensing, discussion guides, and promotional materials.
Donors & Supporters
Create a shared, emotional experience that deepens commitment and motivates people to give or get involved.
Spark
Event Planning
Simplify
Inspire
Dialogue & Connection
Leverage powerful short stories from a wide range of perspectives to prompt reflection, conversation, and a sense of community among your audience.
Your Mission
Independent Storytellers
We pay royalties to the filmmakers who elevate these stories. Your screening helps sustain their work and makes space for more voices to be heard.
Amplify
Deepen your impact with a new tool for engagement, one that aligns with your values and brings your work to life in a new way.
Support
How It Works
Step 1.
Choose your program
Our short film programs are thoughtfully curated around themes of hope, change, and community resilience.
They're fully licensed and designed to engage, inspire, and start real conversations.
Step 2.
Get in touch
Fill out our Host a Screening form to tell us about your event.
We'll follow up to walk you through pricing, answer any questions you have, and help you get started.
Step 3.
Set your date
Pick a date and time that works for your organization, whether online or in person.
We recommend booking at least 6 weeks in advance.
Step 4.
Get what you need
We’ll send you the film program along with everything else to help you host a great event: promotional materials, discussion guides, and event logistics support.
Step 5.
Press play
Bring people together, and create lasting impact.
Raise funds, spark dialogue, and leave your audience inspired.
What You’ll Get
Ready-to-Screen
Program
A curated, feature-length block of fully licensed short films
Expert Curation
Programs crafted by experienced curators to align with your mission
Engagement & Promotional Materials
Discussion guides, event tips, and marketing assets to boost turnout and impact
Mission Aligned Programs
Stories centered on hope, resilience, and real-world solutions
Flexible Screening Options
Support for in-person or virtual events, single screenings or multi-day series
Something for Everyone
Concise, accessible films that connect with a wide range of viewers
Who it’s for
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Host an engaging, turnkey event that builds community, deepens connection to your mission, and inspires supporters to act.
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Bring big ideas to life with films that educate, provoke dialogue, and empower students to think critically and lead with purpose.
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Build culture and community with stories that uplift, challenge, and spark reflection.
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Easily expand your programming with ready-to-screen collections that speak to today’s most urgent themes, and support independent filmmakers in the process.
Ready to get started?
Explore available programs or get in touch to find the right fit for your audience.