From the rise of the celebrity exec producer to the dwindling dominance of Animation's big studios, these are the Oscar short films trends you need to know about.
With award season upon us, it's time for our annual Short Awards. Check out the 15 nominated films and even vote for your favorite - in our Audience Choice award.
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.
Short of the Week checks out Tribeca's VR sidebar, and reports back on the state of the form.
The tales of a travelling jester, one man's epic obsession with opening a nut and a strange black and white sci-fi about an isolated boy in space make up the team's Best of the Month picks for November.
Sally’s secretive evening job forces her to face up to feelings she thought she had under control.
Tragic story of a dog's trail through abusive owners told through a series of cascading flip books.
In his efforts to connect with his Chinese heritage, a biracial man discovers challenges and complexities he may not have expected.
Finding himself trapped in a cabin in the woods with his white friends, Jay makes a call to a mysterious organization.
When the tide of gentrification reaches her Harlem single room occupancy building, a former Bond Girl documents her mission to save the neighborhood and her home.
