From 309 to 45, the shortlists for the 2022 Academy Awards have been announced. We take a look at the lists, provide links for where to view them, and share our favorite film in the Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Subject & Live Action Short Film categories
Brimming with exciting filmmaking talent, the SXSW program can be a bit overwhelming. So if you're on the ground in Austin, Texas and looking for films to add to your watchlist, we've got you covered...
Short Film adaptations, Hollywood blockbusters, BBC Dramas & Jim Cummings - the latest news from our previously featured filmmakers.
A young sound artist grapples with her imposter syndrome as it takes on new extremes at her first ever artist's residency.
With science fiction story-lines and topics of sexuality proving to be big discussion starters here on Short of the Week, it would have seemed like an opportunity missed if we didn't speak to emerging filmmaker Connor Hurley about his short film The Naturalist. Based around concepts of genetically altering sexual orientation and set in an unspecified dystopian future, we talked to the director about the influence of existing work on his narrative/tone and looked at how he went about creating a timeless aesthetic for his film: It's hard not talk about The Naturalist without first looking at the concept - where did the idea for the narrative come from? I remember I was probably around 12 years old, pursuing both my passion for filmmaking and facing questions of my own sexuality.
A young student faces a moral dilemma within the ruthless environment of a Ghanaian boarding school.
Tiffany works the graveyard shift as a security guard at a government building. Over the course of one work night, she finds herself facing unspoken realities after a chance encounter.
A young BMX-rider has the chance to make it as a professional. For Erik and his father, this is the prequel to a story of hope blooming in an unlikely place.
The story of sixteen men put on trial for sadomasochism in the dying days of Thatcher's Britain was told by the police, the prosecution and the tabloid press — but not by those in the dock.
With 'Burrow' the latest Disney title nominated for the 'Best Animated Short Film' Oscar, we dug into their extensive catalogue to select the best short films on Disney+ [latest update: 8th September 2022]
