Interview February 12th, 2013

The Future of Live-Action | SOTW Awards 2013

Short of the Week is about more than just highlighting the best in bite-sized narrativesits also about fostering a dialogue amongst the innovative creators telling earth-shattering stories in new and interesting ways. And, what better time to do that than the week of the 2013 Short of Week Awards? All week, we'll be having roundtable interviews with the award winners to learn more about their creative process as well as the broader storytelling landscape where short films are proving to be the leaders in the industry.

Interview January 12th, 2015

He Took His Skin Off For Me short film explained - Interview with director Ben Aston

Director Ben Aston joins us to explain his striking short film He Took His Skin Off For Me, as we discuss practical fx & what he hopes an audience takes away from a viewing.

Interview February 8th, 2012

SOTW Award Filmmakers on the Future of Online Short Films

Our Award-winners take a seat at our "virtual" roundtable and offer up their thoughts on what it means to be a filmmakers today. Plus, learn about what they're planning next.

Article September 17th, 2012

The Viral Experience: What Happens When You Reach The Top

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.

Adapted to Feature November 9th, 2018

"Prospect" filmmakers Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell on adapting their short film into a cinematic Sci-Fi Feature with an Indie Budget

One of the standout short films of 2014, over 4 years later Prospect the feature hits nation-wide theaters today. We chat with Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell about the process of bringing their vision to life.

News March 11th, 2011

SXSW Filmmakers Q&A

As the SXSW Film Festival gears up this weekend, regular SOTW contributor, Jason B Kohl, sat down with two filmmakers from UCLA's MFA Directing Program en route to Austin. Their shorts couldn't be more different from each other in every aspect from production through post, but the two had many common insights to share.

Filmmaker Update August 14th, 2019

The Short List: Paul Trillo Interview

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.

Article July 18th, 2018

Be Everywhere All At Once: The Ultimate Guide to Festivals, Online, and Your Short Film Release

The ultimate guide to your short film release from festivals to online to promotion, these step-by-step instructions tell emerging filmmakers how to find an audience for their film and kickstart their career.

Interview June 22nd, 2015

Interview with Ryan Spindell (The Root of the Problem)

We chat with Ryan Spindell, one of horror's most exciting young voices, about indie filmmaking and how to make delightfully gory films on a budget.

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Dramedy Drew Van Steenbergen 25 minutes

Alone With People

Growing up gay in the south, a high school girl seeks the help of a therapist to come out to her family in this hilarious and touching coming-of-gay story.