The 42nd Annual Asbury Short Film Concert

You know those short films you’ve never heard of that win Academy Awards or honors from well-known film festivals? Well, the Asbury Shorts Film Concerts give you a rare opportunity to view those mini gems on a big screen in a real theater format. The event spans any and all genres of short films—from animation, comedy and drama to documentary, experimental and everything else in between at theaters, museums and performing arts centers in cities across America. You’ll finally be in-the-know when it comes to award-winning short films.

Guest host : Richard Lovrich

Richard Lovrich returns to host ‘The 42nd Asbury Short Film Concert’ at The Linda in Albany.
An evening of globally honored short films, from the past and present, on October 26th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Oct 3, 2023 -Albany, NY) – Asbury Shorts, New York City’s longest running short film exhibition and touring show, returns to Albany for a twelfth year to present their nationally recognized ’42nd Asbury Short Film Concert.’ This eclectic screening of world-renowned short films reels into The LINDA, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, on Thursday night, October 26, 2023 with the first film blasting on to the screen at 7:30pm. Richard Lovrich, an award-winning photographer, author and creative director will once again serve as the show’s guest host.  The October 26th screening is strongly recommended for ages 16 and way above.

Asbury Shorts “Concerts” feature the best in live action comedy, drama and outstanding animation, without promoting competition. Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman (“_Juno,_”_ “Up in the Air” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”) _calls Asbury Shorts: “_The Best Short Film Show I’ve ever seen!_”) Combining classic shorts from the past with new international festival selections, Asbury Shorts USA provides a rare opportunity for attendees to see world-class films on real cinema screens as opposed to YouTube, smartphones or computers.