Set against the dramatic landscape of contemporary Afghanistan, two best friends strive to realize their dreams as they make their way to manhood in one of the most war-torn countries on Earth.
After losing her lead actor at the last minute, a music video director goes to extreme measures to get her new talent to perform, pushing her team and the whole production to the brink of madness.
With the selection of films available at TIFF 2021 as large as ever trying to decide what to watch can be a daunting task. Take a look at our guide for some helpful tips.
If you're looking for proof of how making short films can further your career, check out this playlist of features and series from our previously featured filmmakers.
In our announcement Tuesday I mentioned my skepticism in finding any of the Short Film Oscar nominees online, but you, our readers, did not share my defeatist attitude and unearthed a couple! Thanks go out to Hans and Sam, now you can watch one film from each of the 3 short film categories: Documentary Short Subject, Short Film (Live-Action) and Short Film (Animation). Follow Short of the Week on Facebook [caption id="attachment_4586" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Click to Watch"][/caption] Documentary Short SubjectThe Warriors of Quigang: A Chinese Village Fights Back In Quigang, a tiny hamlet of 1,900 people, a nearby chemical plant is polluting the land and water.
An unromantic comedy. Sam begins to have a horrifying realization: her romantic discontent is due to her own laziness and not, as she had previously assumed, the fault of every other human being.
With voting complete, the Academy Awards move to the next stage: the highly anticipated nomination announcements.
A queer man reunites with two of his childhood best friends for a weekend camping trip. Set against the backdrop of Catalina Island's enchanting shores, this short film explores the fuzzy and intimate boundary between straight and gay male friends.
The nominations are in! There are a number of great films this year, and once again, some very notable absences (The Eagleman Stag). Who deserves to win? Click the images to view the film or trailer (if available) then vote below.
