El Porvenir
Abelardo Olguín Cuevas still practices the brutal pastime of cockfighting his grandfather taught him, even as growing controversy and declining interest threaten to make the sport he loves extinct.
S/W Awards
The Short Awards 2024: The Nominees
With award season upon us, it's time for our annual Short Awards. Check out the 15 nominated films and even vote for your favorite - in our Audience Choice award.
Comedy
Paul Rudish
Croissant de Triomphe
When Minnie's cafe runs out of croissants, Mickey must deliver them to her fast, fighting wild traffic and other obstacles across Paris!
Filmmaker Update
The Short List: Lance Oppenheim Interview
Fresh off his first feature's appearance at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim joins us to discuss his short form work, his transition into features, and the importance of being your own MC.
Documentary
Benedict Campbell
The Wall of Death
A daredevil family keeps a visceral form of entertainment alive in this beautiful black and white documentary.
Comedy
Verena Fels
Mobile
A long-time crowdpleaser on the festival circuit, this student film from Germany is a delightful slapstick comedy. Stuck on a baby's mobile, a cow tips the balance of destiny
Comedy
Pranav Bhasin
New Year's Eve
Muddled in ambiguous relationships, a Mumbai boy paces through the streets, trying to find a partner to spend New Years Eve with.
Dark Comedy
Gladimir Gelin
It's Snowing in the Summer
Two headstrong friends on their way to a 30th birthday party deal with different realities of the Black Harlem experience.
