Train of Thought

The story of a solitary traveller who dreams of his own romantic encounter at the station through the images laid out on the pages of his sketchbook.

Filmmaker Update March 15th, 2019

S/W Alum Mickey Duzyj on his new Netflix Show "LOSERS" and the Short that Inspired It

An editorial-illustrator turned award-winning documentary filmmaker, Mickey Duzyj parlayed his breakthrough short film into a Netflix series—one that poignantly tells the surprising, and noble stories of some of sports' most infamous figures.

Festival June 16th, 2011

Palm Springs Shortfest Online Film Festival

Palm Springs! We are very close to the arrival of North America's most important film festival dedicated to shorts. I know not everybody follows the festival scene, and I know it gets confusing because I'm always tweeting that Festival X is the most-_____ festival in all of _____, but for short films, trust me, Palm Springs Shortfest is a pretty big deal.

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Dramedy Ben Brand 9 minutes

Life is Beautiful

Anton may be done with life, but life ain’t done with Anton. In his convincing decision to change his measly existence he discovers the real greatness of life.

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Adventure Daniel Bird & Ben Richardson 11 minutes

Seed

An egg and an apple build competing broadcast towers that vie for the attention of a transistor radio. With its complex characterization and narrative of animal evolution, competition and reproduction, SEED is a beautiful and sinister stop-motion story about the struggle to survive.

Interview February 4th, 2011

Q&A w/ Sundance filmmaker Emily Carmichael (The Hunter and the Swan...)

We invited the lovely and talented Emily Carmichael to answer a few questions over email regarding her short film, The Hunter and the Swan Discuss Their Meeting, which incidentally was, by far, one of our favorite Sundance films of the year.

News December 21st, 2023

Oscars Short Films 2024: The Titles Battling for an Academy Award

The Oscar shortlists are here! Find out which short films made the cut and where you can watch them.

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Drama Ben Briand 10 minutes

Apricot

Do you remember your first love? Your first kiss? Do you remember anything?

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Dramedy Seth Epstein & Ben Epstein 13 minutes

Something Like Loneliness

Neighbours Mia and Dan bargain over their favourite sounds, captured in food storage containers.

Playlist February 17th, 2022

Short of the Year Playlist

This year marks the 15th edition of the Short Awards - with 2022's 'Short of the Year' soon to be announced, we take a look back at our previous winners and ask...Are these the best films we've ever featured on the site?