Playlist
11 Shorts from the 2016 SXSW Film Festival
Join in the festival virtually by screening these SXSW official selections that are online now.
Documentary
James Lees
The Apology Line
Holding a secret you can't share? A few guilty souls called a toll free number to leave these anonymous messages.
Comedy
Jimmy Marble
If you're Ready
Coincidences! Love! An anonymous package! A dreamy journey through Los Angeles!
Comedy
Justin Fair
Sloan Hearts Neckface
**CURRENTLY OFFLINE** - An anonymous, anarchic graffiti artist unexpectedly falls in love with a fan but can’t be with her until he reveals his true identity.
Festival
Competition Short Films Part 1: 2011 Tribeca Film Festival
Friday I reviewed the 9 retrospective short films available to watch for free in the Tribeca Streaming Room. They underwhelmed me, which I found oddshouldn't the program have been comprised of nothing but slam-dunk, all-star selections? Anyway, today we shift focus to the films that are actual 2011 Tribeca Film Fest selections, and fortunately I think they are much better.
Festival
Feature Filmmakers at SXSW 2023 explain how Short Film shaped their careers
Liza Mandelup, Matt Vesely and Michael Lukk Litwak - three filmmakers with features at SXSW 2023 - join us to discuss how short film was important in helping to shape their careers so far.
Action
Neill Blomkamp
The Escape
Clive Owen reprises his role as "The Driver", and Neill Blomkamp (District 9) directs a long-awaited new chapter of BMW's famous branded film series, "The Hire". Warning: Sweet car chases and explosions ahead.
Documentary
Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
Swatted
**CURRENTLY OFFLINE** - Online players describe their struggles with "swatting", a life-threatening cyber-harassment phenomenon that looms over them whenever they play.
