In advance of Sundance, we highlight new features and episodic projects from our short film alumni

In 2009, an unknown effects-laden sci-fi short, Panic Attack, grabbed the attention of Hollywood proving the internet had opened a new path for aspiring directors. That success spawned thousands of CG-savvy imitators.

With Sundance 2023 finally back in-person (after the last two editions happened digitally only), here are our recommendations of what to watch at this year's festival

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.

Novel adaptations, distribution deals & Tom Brady star in this latest news round-up of announcements from filmmakers previously featured on Short of the Week

Director Rob Savage joins us to reveal how he took a 2-min lockdown prank and turned it into Shudder feature 'Host'.