Filmmaker Update
Filmmaker Update: Oct 2017
We highlight the achievements of S/W alums over the past month
Documentary
Charlie Lyne
Lasting Marks
The story of sixteen men put on trial for sadomasochism in the dying days of Thatcher's Britain was told by the police, the prosecution and the tabloid press — but not by those in the dock.
News
Oscars Short Films 2022: The Films Battling for an Academy Award
From 309 to 45, the shortlists for the 2022 Academy Awards have been announced. We take a look at the lists, provide links for where to view them, and share our favorite film in the Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Subject & Live Action Short Film categories
Drama
Annie Ning
Invasive Species
A young sound artist grapples with her imposter syndrome as it takes on new extremes at her first ever artist's residency.
Comedy
Ebeneza Blanche
Mathlete
A young student faces a moral dilemma within the ruthless environment of a Ghanaian boarding school.
Article
Oscars Short Films 2025: Reactions to the Live-Action Shortlist
Short of the Week's Oscars insider, Céline Roustan, takes a closer look at the shortlist for the Best Live Action Short Film award.
Horror
A.K. Espada
This Is Our Home
When their rodent infestation intensifies, a bleeding-heart vegan and her pragmatic roommate find themselves at odds concerning pest elimination methods both cruel and effective.
Documentary
Joris Debeij
& Mike S. Smith
Tailwhip
A young BMX-rider has the chance to make it as a professional. For Erik and his father, this is the prequel to a story of hope blooming in an unlikely place.
Drama
Dylan Boom
Elevate
Tiffany works the graveyard shift as a security guard at a government building. Over the course of one work night, she finds herself facing unspoken realities after a chance encounter.
