The Cloud Racer

Set in the near future, a young man and his blue-collar mechanic father compete in a qualifier for an advanced racecraft competition, through a treacherous course against elite racers that runs through the now "Ghost City" of Los Angeles.

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Documentary Penny Lane 17 minutes

Just Add Water

For decades, Sea-Monkeys won the hearts of children everywhere and quickly transformed into cultural phenomena thanks to inventor, marketing genius, and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut.

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Comedy Ian Samuels 14 minutes

Myrna the Monster

A heartbroken alien dreamer from the moon transitions into young adult life in Los Angeles like any other 20-something.

Interview March 6th, 2021

From Short Film to Feature to Series: The Story of Trans in Trumpland

Director Tony Zosherafatain and producer Jamie DiNicola join us to discuss how they went from making short films to producing a four-part documentary series for Topic.

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Comedy Nino Mancuso 9 minutes

A Play

When two friends go to see a friend's play, they realize just how terrifying supporting the arts can be...

Festival January 31st, 2023

Shorts to Keep An Eye On From Sundance 2023

Our Sundance correspondent reports back on her favorite shorts from the fest and celebrates a banner awards night for S/W alums.

Interview September 14th, 2023

The Importance of Cinematography with Charlotte Hornsby

A regular on our site, Charlotte Hornsby joins us to discuss her work as a cinematographer and the importance of short film in her career.

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Action Kelsey D Bollig 14 minutes

Kickstart My Heart

After a gruesome car accident, a young woman fights her mind's 3 levels of hell to survive.

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Sci‑Fi David Karlak 5 minutes

Rise

In the near future, sentient robots are targeted for elimination after they develop emotional symmetry to humans and a revolutionary war for their survival begins.

The Short List October 30th, 2020

The Short List: Jacob Chase

“Who am I to say no to Steven Spielberg?" - Jacob Chase joins us to discuss how he turned his short film 'Larry' into Amblin produced feature 'Come Play'.