Best of the Month
Best of the Month: October 2021
Skateboarding, awkward encounters and a horrifying musical make up our Best of the Month picks from October 2021.
Festival
Encounters 2013 - Festival Preview
Beginning life back in 1995, when it was originally envisioned as a one-off short film event, the Encounters Short film and Animation Festival has developed into one of the world's leading lights in showcasing short films and their talented creators. A qualifying festival for the Academy Awards and a gateway to the BAFTAs and the Cartoon d'Or, if you're a short film buff and within reach of Bristol in the UK, then Encounters is a gathering you'll certainly want to be a part of.
Horror
Julian Terry
They Hear It
While home alone, a brother and sister are haunted by an otherworldly sound that is luring them into the woods. A sound only children can hear.
News
Short-Form Comes to American Television with "CAKE" on FXX
The cable network, home to hits like "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", is premiering a new series that showcases short-form work from some of our favorite alums and creators.
Romance
Bung NGUYEN
& 3 Others
One Day
One man always on the move will have an encounter that puts into question everything he knows.
Interview
Interview with Ryan Spindell (The Root of the Problem)
We chat with Ryan Spindell, one of horror's most exciting young voices, about indie filmmaking and how to make delightfully gory films on a budget.
Drama
Mark Osborne
More
Stop-Motion film of great beauty tells the story of a young inventor as he deals with the corrupting influences of Capitalism, and examines the source of joy and inspiration.
Drama
Jean-François Leblanc
Le Prince de Val-Bé (The Prince of Val-Bé)
Returning to his hometown after spending the last six years in prison, Ex-ATV champion Martin discovers he's no longer welcome in Val-Bélair. With the help of his sister and his niece, he's determined to prove to everybody that the Prince isn't dead.
Interview
Interview with Einar Baldvin (The Pride of Strathmoor)
Einar Baldvin discusses his influences, animation style & the impressive story behind his narrative for award-winning short animation 'The Pride of Strathmoor'
