It's Christmas Eve, Martin drives customers in his VTC, suddenly, without warning, his body begins to make uncontrolled movements.
A cherished tradition, every year Sundance releases a selection of short films from their competition lineup onto the internet for the duration of the fest. It is an excellent way for fans at home to connect with the goings on, and for short film fans in particular, a great way to spy some of the year's top shorts early in their festival run.
With over 300 films in their line-up, working out what to watch at the Palm Springs Short Fest can be a daunting task. Programmer and S/W team member Céline Roustan lists the titles from S/W alums you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for at the festival.
A portrait of American recidivism produced over a span of two years, Revolving Doors follows Jason, who, despite attempts to retain meaningful employment, fails and returns to prison, devastating his family.
It's the 70's, and pitcher Dock Ellis is high as a kite and pitching the game of his life.
Toronto native Jamie Travis has been making short films for more than a decade. When he finally made the leap to features (his debut For a Good Time, Call premiered at Sundance and will hit cinemas this fall), he gave shorts lovers everywhere a wonderful gift by releasing all his previous work online.
Join in the festival virtually by screening these SXSW official selections that are online now.
It's been 5 great years here at Short of the Week as we take a look at where have we been and where are we going.
The nominations are in! There are many great films in the lineup this year but there are also a few noticeable absences. Who do you think deserves the little golden man? Click the images to view the trailers then vote below.
The f***ing story of the Smoke Bomb Boys. F***ing shit up… hard.
