When a lighthearted office prank gets out of hand, Ed is left to pick up the pieces to save not only his job but his dignity.
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.
After their parents divorce, ex-step-siblings Abby and Sean are forced to confront if they were ever really family.
We highlight the achievements of S/W alums over the past month
With 'Burrow' the latest Disney title nominated for the 'Best Animated Short Film' Oscar, we dug into their extensive catalogue to select the best short films on Disney+ [latest update: 8th September 2022]
A young sound artist grapples with her imposter syndrome as it takes on new extremes at her first ever artist's residency.
Tiffany works the graveyard shift as a security guard at a government building. Over the course of one work night, she finds herself facing unspoken realities after a chance encounter.
A young student faces a moral dilemma within the ruthless environment of a Ghanaian boarding school.
A young BMX-rider has the chance to make it as a professional. For Erik and his father, this is the prequel to a story of hope blooming in an unlikely place.
