Festival
A S/W-Centric Preview of Tribeca 2023
We round up alum features and 8 shorts to look out for from the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival Program.
Filmmaker Update
Filmmaker Update: September 2021
Academy members, viral hits and Cannes awards - the latest news from Short of the Week filmmakers.
Drama
David Robinson-Smith
Mud Crab
Reflecting on her culpability, a woman recounts the traumatising assault she witnessed of a young man in a small Australian coastal town.
Dark Comedy
Gareth Bowen
The Licensed Fool
A travelling court jester, known as The Licensed Fool, begins to unravel when he learns of a sinister motive behind him being hired for an upcoming performance.
Dark Comedy
Michael Reich
& Mike Pinkney
A Puff Before Dying
When marionettes mix with marijuana, a joy ride becomes their last ride.
Article
Do Short Film and Social Media Belong Together? A Look at the TIFF x Instagram Shorts Festival
As the borders between digital and real life blur, film festivals seek to leverage the latter to gain prominence in the former. TIFF’s mini festival with Instagram is an insightful look at influential platforms seeking to leverage each others strengths and envision the future of content
Playlist
The 2016 Short of the Week Awards
Our annual celebration of the short films that delighted us the most from this calendar year.
Interview
Interview with Aneil Karia (BEAT)
Director Aneil Karia joins us to talk about the inspiration and production of his award-winning short 'BEAT' and give us an insight into what he's working on next.
Horror
Alex Fofonoff
While Mortals Sleep
When a cold case novelist's career implodes, she seeks refuge in her friend's remote vacation home. Upon arrival, she encounters a strange couple who claim to be the caretakers. As tensions build, a dark secret begins to emerge.
News
Stella Artois WinnerThe Perfect Time
Another recent online contest winner to share with you. Stella Artois, responsible for the crappy short films you get to see instead of trailers when you go to the movies, decided enough was enough and let others try and make short films for them.
