North of Now

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    Review of the Crowdsourced Short "Live Music"

    Live Music is a short animation that has been buzzed about in creative and traditional media circles for several months now based primarily on its unique production history. Mass Animation, a company specializing in "crowdsourcing"—the process of enlisting the time and expertise of a volunteer force, managed to put together a large creative community to work on the film via a custom Facebook app.

  • New Filmmaker Series

    The New Filmmaker: Stephan Zlotescu

    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.

  • Interview

    Interview with AJ Bond

    AJ Bond, director of the Gut Check winning film, Hirsute, talks about Back to the Future and his "Many Martys" theory.

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    Documentary Rona Segal

    Mission: Hebron

    Six former Israeli soldiers offer firsthand accounts of their recent service in Hebron, the largest Palestinian city in the West Bank.

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    Horror David-Jan Bronsgeest

    Meet Jimmy

    A dangerous podcast is doing the rounds. Strange things happen to people who listen to these tapes of deceased serial killer Jimmy. Only one rule seems to apply: if you stop listening, you will meet the killer in person.

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    Dramedy Andrew Mudge

    The Perfect Gooseys

    At the cruel and competitive Auburn Academy, a father must stand up for his outcast son.

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    Drama Major Dorfman

    Rips

    A 9-year-old girl discovers that her favorite sweatshirt is a hand-me-down

  • News

    Oscar 2018 Short Film Nominees

    Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and we've got trailers for the 5 short film nominees in each of the Animation, Live-Action and Documentary categories for you to check out.After you brush up on the nominees, participate in our audience polls on which films you think will win.

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    Drama Daniel Daigle

    He's Mine (C'est mon kid)

    Olivier, 29 years-old, has been drifting for far too long. Today, an unexpected announcement gives him a chance to reset his life.

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