You've seen the scenario before: some talented, young filmmaker releases his latest short film on Vimeo and BOOM practically overnight it goes viral. A few million views and a couple hundred thousand comments later, they garner industry attention, eventually cinching a movie deal with Hollywood.
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
Short film Oscar-winners share what it means to gain cinema's ultimate prize and the doors it opens once you've won
A group of bored roommates spy on their neighbor’s disturbing ritual.
Forced to return to his naturist roots, Willy bungles his way into noble savagery - 'Oh Willy' is an animated festival-favourite made entirely from wool.
After two tours in Fallujah during the Iraq War, US Marine Roman Baca came home a different person. To deal with his depression, anxiety, and anger, Roman turned to an unlikely place — ballet.
Set in 2020, a brewing cyberwar between the US and Iran puts Sonia, a young Iranian refugee, at risk of deportation. Her only escape may come at a greater price than she’s willing to pay.
A severely depressed man reaches out for an emergency therapy session. He's not the only one who needs help.
A washed up former pop star lives in exile pedaling a bicycle taxi aimlessly in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, until he meets a 16-year-old girl who discovers who he is.
