In a fancy restaurant, Ben plans to propose to his long time girlfriend, Laura, only to find out that his ring was mistakenly sent to the wrong table.
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.
In rural Trinidad, Dhani struggles to support himself and his mother by selling doubles (Trinidad’s quintessential street food). When his estranged father returns from Canada unexpectedly, Dhani must decide if he will help save his father’s life despite their strained relationship.
From Michael Lukk Litwak (The Life and Death of Tommy Chaos and Stacey Danger), the story of a fighter pilot trying to keep his group of friends together as they grow apart.
Another recent online contest winner to share with you. Stella Artois, responsible for the crappy short films you get to see instead of trailers when you go to the movies, decided enough was enough and let others try and make short films for them.
A young man's livelihood is put to the test when he is stopped by the police on his way home.
2012 Cannes Official Selection, The Chair is the story of a mysterious outbreak of poisonous mold in a small town, and one boy's attempt to understand his mother's death, his grandmother's obsession with their discarded recliner, and the roots of this short-lived, strange, and inexplicable plague.
From SXSW 2013. A white jewish girl joins her native American girlfriend on a visit to her parent's place. Her attempts at family bonding go terribly wrong.
When his soul leaves through his eyeball, it is up to two friendly deer to take care of Dr. Breakfast's catatonic body.
In a remote Maasai village in rural Tanzania, a young primary school girl is suddenly confronted by an arranged marriage.
