The release of a new blockbuster game franchise "Overwatch" was notable for the way it was supported by 4 impressively animated short films. As gaming matures, short films are poised to pick up the narrative slack in developing game franchises into true, cross-platform IP
A simple game unites a community at the furthest, coldest reaches of the earth in this Sundance short film for ESPN's 30 for 30 series.
With Oscar voting starting tomorrow, the S/W team explores the shortlists for the 2021 Academy Awards and highlights our favorite film in the Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Subject & Live Action Short Film categories
In the first of a recurring series, where we look to speak to those involved in the funding, production, distribution and programming of short film, we speak to Guardian Docs Executive Producer Jess Gormley.
Sleepless nights, rites of passage and social media obsession all feature in our Best of the Month picks from our December coverage.
As America's largest retirement community continues to expand, cracks, both literal and metaphysical, are suddenly opening beneath the senior utopia.
The Atlantic Magazine, esteemed general interest rag for the policy-elite, has extended its sights to internet video. Late last week saw the launch of a curatorial venture on the magazine's prominent website, a new vision for its video page.
You've seen the scenario before: some talented, young filmmaker releases his latest short film on Vimeo and BOOM practically overnight it goes viral. A few million views and a couple hundred thousand comments later, they garner industry attention, eventually cinching a movie deal with Hollywood.
Multi-million dollar Series A funding rounds for two creator-lead VR production companies signals a shift in focus from technology to content.
Academy members, viral hits and Cannes awards - the latest news from Short of the Week filmmakers.
