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    TropFest Finalists Online

    I have proclaimed my love for that most democratic and web-radical of film festivals, Tropfest, on numerous occasions. You can read the review and watch last year's winner, Marry Me, on our site, and Mankind Is No Island, was a favorite of 2008.

  • SOTW

    Gut Check Update

    Halfway through our Gut Check contest, we've received a number of films from the few smart filmmakers who recognize this opportunity. I want to remind filmmakers that we'll be accepting submissions up until March 31st.

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    Oscar Nominees up on iTunes.

    Oscars are tomorrow, so its getting a little late to form an opinion on the short film categories, but, Shorts International is continuing with their recent tradition of putting the Oscar-nominated short films for sale on iTunes. $1.

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    YouTube Embraces HD Embed

    YouTube announced via their blog that it is now possible to view embedded videos in high-definition.

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    AWN: Oscar Animation Showcase

    The folks over at AWN are showcasing the animated films up for an Oscar this year. They show short clips from most films along with stills and a synopsis—enough to give you taste of each film.

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    NFB Catalog Online!

    The National Film Board of Canada, has digitized its collection and taken it online in celebration of its upcoming 70th anniversary.

  • Festival

    Short of the Week Will Review Sundance 2009 Films

    This year, the Sundance Film Festival will highlight an exclusive selection of 10 short films over 10 days on the iTunes Store.Beginning January 15th with the first film, Short of the Week will be reviewing each film as they're released—giving our expert advice on whether to watch it or not.

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