SOTW
S/W 2018 Year In Review
A reflection on a great 2018 in short film curating, a peek ahead to 2019, and a playlist of shorts that were especially beloved by our curators.
Horror
Alex Fofonoff
While Mortals Sleep
When a cold case novelist's career implodes, she seeks refuge in her friend's remote vacation home. Upon arrival, she encounters a strange couple who claim to be the caretakers. As tensions build, a dark secret begins to emerge.
Horror
Alex Grybauskas
Do You Believe In The Devil?
On the floor of a bar restroom, a man on his deathbed is offered a deal that could save his life - but in the process may destroy his humanity.
Dark Comedy
Alex Mechanik & Samy Burch
All You Can Eat
At one time, Randy Stormberg wanted to be a comedian. But now it's nine-thirty in the morning and he's already eaten an entire bucket of popcorn shrimp.
Dark Comedy
Joe Boothe
Delivery
A flaky delivery driver's night veers off course when he stumbles into a lover's quarrel gone wrong.
Thriller
Takashi Doscher & Alex Shofner
Cerrado Al Publico (Closed to the Public)
A quick pit stop turns deadly for a rookie cop.
Netflix Streaming
LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 2: A guide to the Short Films and their Directors
Featuring a S/W alum, Netflix's anthology of animated shorts LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS returns with a second volume of eight standalone shorts featuring giants, robotic servants and Michael B. Jordan.
Documentary
Alex Lockwood
73 Cows
A beef farmer battles with his conscience every time he takes his cows to slaughter. He knows he must make a change.
Article
Oscar Short Films 2023: A Voter's Guide
With nominee voting for the 2023 Academy Awards opening today (Thu 12th Jan), the S/W team highlights the five standout films from each short film category.
