Rob Munday
With the sixth month now past, we officially see ourselves halfway through 2021, with 125 short films already featured on our platform so far this year. June saw us showcase 18 shorts, ranging from three-minute experimental animations to 20-minute thrillers, alongside a number of articles including a look at Asia’s largest short film festival, a Q&A with new short film distributor Dedza, updates from previously featured filmmakers, the latest short film to series adaptation and the story of a school play saved by a short film.
Team Favourites
As is often the case, the array of films we featured over the month covered a variety of subjects from conservative parents learning to accept a trans child, to attending your first orgy and even a graphic educational film made for the police. Featuring an experimental animation, a sports documentary and an award-winning drama, the trio selected as our ‘Best of the Month’ picks share little in common, except that together they highlight the exciting diversity found in the world of short film.
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Six to Six by Neta Cohen
Blends horror, experimental animation and personal experience to paint an unforgettable portrayal of the disorientating effects of becoming a first-time parent. It’s a difficult experience to portray accurately on-screen, but Cohen nailed it in her seven-minute short – Rob Munday
Round and Round by Simeon Pratt and Talia Pasqua
A really solid example of the sports doc form — you really feel like you are a part of this close-knit community, and thus, understand why it is important to so many – Ivan Kander
Emergency by Carey Williams
Employs dark humor to subtly, but surprisingly effectively, explore very real and very topical racial issues – Céline Roustin
Most Viewed
Christy by Brendan Canty
Battling it out with Round and Round and The Orgy to be our most-watched film in June, Canty’s 15-minute Irish dramedy proved our most popular pick of the month. A slice of social realism told with a light, comedic touch, Christy delivers an important, heartfelt message without it ever feeling forced or fake. Now being developed into the feature, we look forward to seeing where the filmmaker can take his narrative with a lengthier runtime.
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