The folks over at AWN are showcasing the animated films up for an Oscar this year. They show short clips from most films along with stills and a synopsisenough to give you taste of each film.
Yesterday marked the online debut of the 2011 Sundance Competition short films, and in that first batch of 4 films we were treated to the World Premiere of New York-based filmmaker Nick Paley's Andy and Zach—my favorite short in the program. Nick Paley happens to be a fan of Short of the Week, so we traded emails regarding the film, Sundance, and his thoughts on short films online.
In the dead of night, police officers find a drunk badger by the side of the road. Things only get weirder from there in this delirious prize-winner.
After a brutal car accident, a man is forced to confront and examine his life.
Something is wrong with Bean-TOBO’s insides... Subversively set within a cute-silly world, a short film that tackles themes of vulnerability, feelings of unworthiness, and the connection that we truly crave with each other.
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...
A dystopic and surreal experience of a man who just wants to be heard. An innovative blend of atmospheric stop-frame animation, live action performance and digital effects creates a dark world of uncertain reality in this classic from 2003
In the rural mountains of Virginia, "Scarface" starts a fight club in his backyard to end gang violence. He calls it Streetbeefs. Part of our "SXSW Shorts Week" coverage #SXSWshorts
In the near future, a neurologist and two homicide detectives use experimental brain taping technology to question a murder victim about his final moments.
A genius musician struggles to escape his psychotic mind and make his dream of playing music to his daughter become a reality.
