Anthony Scott Burns

  • Interview

    Interview with Connor Hurley (The Naturalist)

    With science fiction story-lines and topics of sexuality proving to be big discussion starters here on Short of the Week, it would have seemed like an opportunity missed if we didn't speak to emerging filmmaker Connor Hurley about his short film The Naturalist. Based around concepts of genetically altering sexual orientation and set in an unspecified dystopian future, we talked to the director about the influence of existing work on his narrative/tone and looked at how he went about creating a timeless aesthetic for his film: It's hard not talk about The Naturalist without first looking at the concept - where did the idea for the narrative come from? I remember I was probably around 12 years old, pursuing both my passion for filmmaking and facing questions of my own sexuality.

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    Dark Comedy Eric Colonna
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    Ratking

    Another lazy day in Los Angeles is undermined by unknown dark forces. On days you wake up not feeling like yourself, it’s good to go to the beach.

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    Comedy Eliza Jiménez Cossio & Lexi Tannenholtz

    We Should Get Dinner

    After their parents divorce, ex-step-siblings Abby and Sean are forced to confront if they were ever really family.

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    Comedy Antonio Oreña-Barlin

    Drawcard

    When a lighthearted office prank gets out of hand, Ed is left to pick up the pieces to save not only his job but his dignity.

  • Playlist

    The Best Short Films to Watch on Disney+

    With 'Burrow' the latest Disney title nominated for the 'Best Animated Short Film' Oscar, we dug into their extensive catalogue to select the best short films on Disney+ [latest update: 8th September 2022]

  • Festival

    SXSW 2022: A Short-Centric Guide

    Headliners, features, pilots, shorts - We take a look at our previously featured filmmakers in the 2022 SXSW program.

  • Interview

    Interview: San Francisco Film Festival Shorts Directors

    Making a great short film requires a certain kind of alchemy; because there are no hard-set rules in regards to running time, subject matter, or even medium, filmmakers traverse a tricky path on the road to festival -- and online audience -- acceptance. I was lucky enough to sit down at the San Francisco International Film Festival with a few of the shorts filmmakers that were in attendance and get insight into their process, ask what lessons they learned on their latest productions, and find out what they believe makes a good short film.

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    Action Katherine Hughes

    Yellow Belt Fury

    After Sofia's husband is brutally murdered during a terrestrial invasion, she asks her local sensei to train her in the art of self defense.

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