Best of the Month
Best of the Month: June 2023
Bean-headed beings, generational curses and ex-lovers all feature in the S/W team's Best of the Month picks for June 2023.
Documentary
Jay Bedwani
Stretch
Sebastién lives for the thrill of the circus. Now the oldest acrobat in the troupe, he knows this trip could be his last.
Sci‑Fi
James Cooper
Interview with a Time Traveler
A time traveler meets with a journalist in a hotel room under the guise of sharing their story for an article, but what the journalist doesn't know is that the time traveler has an ulterior motive for inviting him that will change his life forever.
Oscar Films
Oscars Short Films 2025: Predictions
With the Oscars ceremony taking place this Sunday (March 2nd), the S/W team predict the winners in each of the three short film categories.
Drama
Abigail Greenwood
Eleven
Eleven year-old Emily is caught in-between friends; Brooke and her giggling group, and Rebecca, whose membership to the inner circle hangs by a thin thread.
Comedy
Sander Joon
Sierra
Parents often push their children to follow in their steps. In this case, a father’s obsession with rally turns the kid into a car tire
Article
15 Things Wrong With Your Short Film
Here are the most common mistakes filmmakers make with their short films that stick out like a sore thumb to programmers and curators. Find out how to avoid them.
Documentary
Spike Lee
Mo’ne Davis: Throw Like A Girl
The best summer of her life is only the beginning for 13-year-old Mo’ne Davis. With the support of her family and passion for sports, Mo’ne stands for girls who want to play with the boys. Directed by Spike Lee.
Experimental
Fluorescent Hill
Migration
Taking the form of a vintage nature film, this short explores the migratory pattern of a herd of fantastical wild creatures from the sky.
Fantasy
Jared Varava & Justin Varava
Tumbleweed!
From acclaimed indie short filmmakers, the Varava Brothers, comes the whimsical and historically accurate tale of one tumbleweed that did not tumble.
