It's October 31st. You've got friends over, everyone is hopped up on sugar, and they want to be spooked out.

Ivan Kander hosts a new episode of our officially "long-running" series of YouTube-hosted short film episodes. This time out, he seeks to prove that "you don't need a huge budget to make an awesome short.

This time out Ivan takes us through a tour of recent short films that from young Hollywood actors. With the cost of production dropping and distribution easier than ever before, several young talents are quickly jumping behind the camera.

We totally adore this edition of our YouTube show! It's our shortest playlist yet, but perhaps the most intriguing. Our indomitable host, Ivan Kander, puts his critic hat firmly on to praise the innovative editing work of rising short form star Max Joseph.

One of the most popular genres of short film online capitalizes on the popularity of existing properties—we're talking fan films! And like fanfic, fan films can be really, really cool. We haven't had a Fifty Shades of Gray moment for fan films yet, but looking at this playlist our own Ivan Kander has compiled for you, it's only a matter of time.

We began taking submissions back in November 2010 as a way for filmmakers to launch their film online, find an audience, and connect with the industry. Since then we've steadily seen the rate of submissions rise until we simply couldn't keep up with the pace.

This week's YouTube playlist of curated short film selections features a collection of shorts with gorgeous visuals. We've got Sundance award winners, internet favorites, and even a selection from the artisans over at Whitestone Motion Pictures.

Another ep fresh off the digital press from ace SotW Editor Ivan Kander. Just in time for summer blockbuster season, here is a collection of action short films that will get your blood pumping! Don't rely on discovering new playlists through the site however, subscribe to our channel for instant update on all our curational awesomeness.

Episode 3 is a little ahead of schedule, but what's the point of doing a Mother's Day playlist after Mother's Day? (You have gotten something for your Mom already haven't you!?) So here we go, another expertly curated collection from our playlist guru Ivan Kander, featuring moms both good and bad. Maybe you and mom can enjoy it together! As always, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get this and future episodes as they launch.