The new kid in class looks different—he's from Rwanda—and when the other kids start to tease him, it calls up memories of a violent past.
Writer/Director Paul Trillo joins us to discuss what it means to be a "concept filmmaker," the difference between commercial and narrative films, and why his favorite short films feel like a satisfying meal.
The act of transporting an old mattress into a new walk-up apartment becomes absurdist, cinematic one-woman choreography in this nearly wordless vignette from Adinah Dancyger, full of humor and pathos, and painfully familiar to city-dwellers.
New to LA, Esi stumbles upon a vivid, diverse party and for the first time, she’s welcomed into a community where she can let go of societal and family pressures and venture towards self-acceptance.
After receiving an emergency call, a struggling actor has to face his family during his lowest moment.
Numerous S/W Alums have features at the festival this year. We revisit their featured shorts, and tease their upcoming full-lengths.
With TIFF adopting a hybrid approach - featuring live screenings, online rentals and a virtual library - we take a short centric look at what this year's festival had to offer.
Word came out yesterday of Sundance's plans for the online exhibition of its short films this year. The American film festival giant first debuted short films on the internet in 2006, but we have yet to have two years of the same approach since.
If you're looking for proof of how making short films can further your career, check out this playlist of features and series from our previously featured filmmakers.
The latest features and TV shows, from S/W alums, to add to your watchlists.
