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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.
Thriller
Clifford Miu
Porcupine
To protect her infant child on New Year's Eve from an impending intruder, a young widow asks the 911 operator for permission to shoot.
Comedy
Daniel Robert Hope
The Clearing
In a desperate struggle against his ballooning ego, Bill battles in vain to re-woo Deb with his below-par outdoor skills and, quite frankly, shocking behaviour, until their last-ditch camping trip takes a very sinister turn.
Documentary
Bradley Beesley
& Ben Steinbauer
Calls to Okies: The Park Grubbs Story
In the early 1980’s, a group of disenfranchised Oklahoma teenagers mastered the art of prank phone calls and became legends.
Interview
The Importance of Sound with David Kamp
"My goal is always to provide each film with a unique sound world and sonic style" - Sound Designer, Composer and Sound Artist David Kamp joins us to discuss the role sound plays in a successful short film
Dramedy
Ben Brand
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.
Interview
Interview with Tony Comley
Tony Comley talks about his latest film, 'Verse. What interested you in creation myths and in crafting your own version? The sheer scale of creation myths next to the pettiness of their usual themes makes me very happy.
Drama
Spela Cadez
Steakhouse
The steak has been marinating for a few days now. The pan is heated. Franc's stomach is rumbling. But Liza's co-workers surprise her with a birthday party. Will she be home on time?
Drama
Ruben Östlund
Incident by a Bank
Two confused spectators witness an attempted bank robbery in this 2009 short by Palme d'Or winning director Ruben Östlund
Documentary
Laura Wadha
Born in Damascus
After ten years apart, a Scottish filmmaker tries to reconnect with her closest cousin. Once so similar, their paths were separated by war. As they piece together memories of Syria, they begin to wonder - ‘What happened to our family?'
