The 2018 edition of the Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is once again overflowing with S/W alum - we take a look at the new films from previously featured filmmakers and flag-up a few shorts we hope to bring to the site in the not-too-distant future.
Karim seeks to free himself from the echoes of his past relationship with Alfie, on a trip to their special island.
With science fiction story-lines and topics of sexuality proving to be big discussion starters here on Short of the Week, it would have seemed like an opportunity missed if we didn't speak to emerging filmmaker Connor Hurley about his short film The Naturalist. Based around concepts of genetically altering sexual orientation and set in an unspecified dystopian future, we talked to the director about the influence of existing work on his narrative/tone and looked at how he went about creating a timeless aesthetic for his film: It's hard not talk about The Naturalist without first looking at the concept - where did the idea for the narrative come from? I remember I was probably around 12 years old, pursuing both my passion for filmmaking and facing questions of my own sexuality.
The "Lord of the Rings" in 4 min. In a dark subway tunnel, a group of mice find a gold ring-pull that seems to have a mysterious effect on one of them. Not so far from them, an owl and his enslaved rats are watching. The owl sends his rats to get hold of this strange object.
10 new short films from African creators hit Disney+ as part of their new Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire anthology
It's that time of year again, summer is drawing to a close and that can only mean one thing..
A trio of animations make up the S/W team's final Best of the Month playlist from our 2021 coverage.
Father and daughter share a sentimental moment, but trouble boils under the surface.
In the wake of 2016 presidential election, Melania Trump's homeland is open for business.
What if a Deaf man became an internationally famous adult film star, all because he's very very good with his hands?
