Yesterday marked the online debut of the 2011 Sundance Competition short films, and in that first batch of 4 films we were treated to the World Premiere of New York-based filmmaker Nick Paley's Andy and Zach—my favorite short in the program. Nick Paley happens to be a fan of Short of the Week, so we traded emails regarding the film, Sundance, and his thoughts on short films online.

From alumni news to Oscar winners, take a look back at a year on Short of the Week

From the devastation of heartbreak to the destruction of a heart-stopping plague, these 4 films representing the best of June showcase inventive storytelling and an abundance of directorial flair

"The simplistic act of splicing two clips together in a sequence, made me understand the editor to be a second director of sorts" - S/W regular Alexander Farah joins us to discuss the importance of editing when creating a short film.

10 films move on in each of the short film animation, documentary, & live-action categories, including 10 S/W-featured faves you can watch right now, and 12 additional films that are streaming. Some of these are limited releases though, so check them out now!

With the 2024 Summer Olympics almost upon us, we've curated a collection of the best short films centered around sports from the Games.

Writer/Director Paul Trillo joins us to discuss what it means to be a "concept filmmaker," the difference between commercial and narrative films, and why his favorite short films feel like a satisfying meal.

Each member of the S/W programming team selects one short film deserving of a little extra love at the end of 2022