Nine Oscar-Qualified Films Headline MANHATTAN SHORT Festival

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Chosen from a pool of more than 1,500 submissions from 73 countries, moviegoers at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn will have the opportunity to enjoy nine Oscar-qualified films during the MANHATTAN SHORT film festival in late September.

On Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., viewers can take in films from Austria, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Kosovo, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom for only $12. And when the screening is complete, they'll have a chance to choose a winner.

During the festival, the final nine films will be screened simultaneously during a one-week period in more than 300 cities across six continents.

Votes in Gaithersburg will be tallied by the Kentlands Film Society and sent to MANHATTAN SHORT headquarters to be counted with other votes from around the world. The winners will be announced on Monday, October 8.

Please note that some films may contain mature themes and content. This event is appropriate for ages 15 and older. (For more news and information like this, subscribe to the Gaithersburg Patch for free. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!)

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Arts Barn Box Office at 301-258-6394.

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