Making a film at 87 is less than convenient. Director Duncan Cowles asks his Grandfather to take on the role of filmmaker in this touching & comedic short doc.
We take a look at the Encounters 2017 programme - which includes a host of new short films from some our favourite Short of the Week featured filmmakers
In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling three pounds of cannabis and was sentenced to 42 to 60 years in prison. He is the longest serving non-violent offender in the history of Michigan and he is finally up for clemency
Director Lewis Arnold joins us to discuss his path from Short Film to Television and offer advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps
An irreverent alt-history of of a classic dining tool, and how one lazy lazy woman changed the restaurant industry forever.
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.
Four teens nearing their 30s go into the woods to summon a being from another world. Things take a turn when one of them comes back changed.
A romantic comedy about a couple finding truth, courage and love where they least expected it, underneath their dinner table.
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.
**CURRENTLY OFFLINE** - An anonymous, anarchic graffiti artist unexpectedly falls in love with a fan but can’t be with her until he reveals his true identity.
