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37th Asbury Shorts Film Concert, July 6th at The Briggs Opera House, WRJ

The worlds best short films reel into White River Junction on July 6th!
Aidron Duckworth Art Museum presents

The 37th Asbury Shorts Film Concert at The Briggs Opera House

Asbury Shorts, New York City’s longest running short film exhibition, presents their nationally recognized 37th Short Film Concert at The Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, Vermont on Friday, July 6th. This special screening of world renowned, independently produced short films is co presented by The Aidron Duckworth Art Museum of Meriden, New Hampshire. The first film blasts on to the screen at 7:30pm. The screening is strongly recommended for ages 16 and way above.

Asbury Shorts Concerts combine award-winning shorts from the past with new international festival honorees, creating a rare opportunity for audiences to see world-class short films on a real cinema screen rather than You Tube or smart phones. Oscar nominated director Jason Reitman (JUNO, Up in the Air, Thank You for Smoking and Young Adult) calls Asbury Shorts: “The best short film show I’ve ever seen.” The highly entertaining evening features the best in comedy, drama and outstanding animation.

Asbury Shorts is celebrating the work of women directors in this year’s presentation. Highlights include: “The Suitor,” a dark comedy from director Kate Riedl of Australia, a surreal tale of a young courtship in the wilds of the Australian Outback. “The Drive” is the poignant story of Evie, a loving daughter who struggles with role reversals as she drives her aging parents to an assisted living facility. Corinne Kassor directed this heart warming short. Director Amy Nicholson’s documentary “Pickle” examines the complicated relationships humans have with their pets in a film of unexpected warmth and mirth.

The Aidron Duckworth Art Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the artworks of Aidron
Duckworth, in accordance with a Trust established by the artist in 1997. Over 1250 drawings and
paintings are held by the Trust, a charitable public educational organization. It is notable that
Aidron Duckworth was a strong supporter of film.

The Briggs Opera House, 5 South Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont.

Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved at www.aidronduckworthmuseum.org under the Asbury Shorts USA section of the site.