Too Cool for School
An apathetic teenager with sex on his brain decides to ditch school. The decisions he makes culminate into something of a waking nightmare, tearing apart any facade he has put on and revealing his true personality.
Drama
Laurel Parmet
Kira Burning
Teenage Kira attempts to take revenge after a heartbreaking betrayal by her ex-best friend. (Film is Currently Offline)
SOTW
Watch Oscar Short Film Nominees
In our announcement Tuesday I mentioned my skepticism in finding any of the Short Film Oscar nominees online, but you, our readers, did not share my defeatist attitude and unearthed a couple! Thanks go out to Hans and Sam, now you can watch one film from each of the 3 short film categories: Documentary Short Subject, Short Film (Live-Action) and Short Film (Animation). Follow Short of the Week on Facebook [caption id="attachment_4586" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Click to Watch"][/caption] Documentary Short SubjectThe Warriors of Quigang: A Chinese Village Fights Back In Quigang, a tiny hamlet of 1,900 people, a nearby chemical plant is polluting the land and water.
Dark Comedy
Amanda Forbis
& Wendy Tilby
When the Day Breaks
After witnessing the accidental death of a stranger, Ruby the pig seeks comfort from her everyday life in the City.
Filmmaker Update
The Watchlist (February 2022)
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.
Festival
A S/W-Centric Look at TIFF 2021
With the selection of films available at TIFF 2021 as large as ever trying to decide what to watch can be a daunting task. Take a look at our guide for some helpful tips.
Dramedy
Christopher Weekes
Martha The Monster
In an upside-down reality where humans live alongside monsters, Martha, a 20-something furry, must learn to hold her own in the scariest environment on earth - a modern metropolitan city.
BFI London Film Festival
A Shorts-Centric Preview of London Film Festival 2020
We take a look at the programme for the 64th edition of the BFI London Film Festival and highlight the short films from S/W alums and the features from directors who started in short film.
Comedy
Sam Lane
Spell of the West
On an isolated cacti farm, three stressed out birds ask a cowgirl to help put a stop to the elusive Ax-Man
Interactive
Tribeca Virtual Arcade 2016
Preview the best in VR short films from Tribeca's Virtual Arcade program and learn what's working in VR and what isn't.
