Eyes and Ears

  • Festival

    A Shorts-centric Preview of SXSW 2023

    Brimming with exciting filmmaking talent, the SXSW program can be a bit overwhelming. So if you're on the ground in Austin, Texas and looking for films to add to your watchlist, we've got you covered...

  • Article

    Lessons From a Decade of Short Film (2010-2019)

    The 2010s was the decade that streaming video exploded into the mainstream, read how Short film drove improvements in streaming quality, shaped how films are made, defined new genres, and changed how we think about film releases.

  • Interview

    Q&A with Sundance Filmmaker Nick Paley (Andy & Zach)

    Yesterday marked the online debut of the 2011 Sundance Competition short films, and in that first batch of 4 films we were treated to the World Premiere of New York-based filmmaker Nick Paley's Andy and Zach—my favorite short in the program. Nick Paley happens to be a fan of Short of the Week, so we traded emails regarding the film, Sundance, and his thoughts on short films online.

  • Filmmaker Update

    The Watchlist (February 2022)

    If you're looking for proof of how making short films can further your career, check out this playlist of features and series from our previously featured filmmakers.

  • Interview

    Interview with Eric Kissack (Blessing in Disguise)

    Director Eric Kissack's excellent short, Blessing in Disguise, is the rare romantic comedy film that is truly romantic and funny. The same could be said for his new indie feature film, Love, Sex, & Missed Connections.

  • Interactive

    Tribeca Virtual Arcade 2016

    Preview the best in VR short films from Tribeca's Virtual Arcade program and learn what's working in VR and what isn't.

  • Festival

    Short of the Week at TIFF 2017

    S/W was on the scene at TIFF 2017. Read our picks for the stand out shorts of the festival, and our impressions on the many features by S/W alums.

  • Play
    Dramedy Jessie Barr & Lena Hudson

    Too Long at the Fair

    After a mishap at an important client's party, Charlie and Val find themselves in the hole and desperate for funds. They meet a charming divorcee (Chris Messina), and an adventurous day awaits—but for these ladies, life has taught them that the promise of L.A. has its ups—and its downs.

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