S/W Awards
The Short Awards 2023: The Winners
Drum roll please. 
And the winner is...
Drama
Michael Paulucci
Pronouns
A Chicago teenager decides to reveal their true identity during a spoken word performance only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. A heartfelt look at the intersectionality between trans youth, spoken word, and family.
Comedy
Michael Killen
Downward Dog
Inspiring an ABC Comedy of the same name, “Downward Dog” follows the day-to-day life of Nan as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin.
Documentary
Mohammad Gorjestani
Somewhere Higher
Recreational cannabis users share how the herb has helped them process grief, be more creative, and engage more completely with their loved ones.
Dramedy
Andrew Fitzgerald
The Family Circus
A Vietnamese-American family's plan to cover up a drunk driving accident begins to unravel when their emotional baggage spills out in front of the police.
Filmmaker Update
Filmmaker Updates: March 2021
With the 2021 festival season now underway and annual awards starting to be handed out, we take a look at what some of our previously featured filmmakers have been up to over the last couple of months.
Article
How to Become Everywhere All at Once: The Story of the DANIELS in 10 (short) videos
DANIELS are on top of the world. How did they get there? We trace their careers from the beginning through a curated selection of their most important videos in our first-ever creator retrospective.
Comedy
Michael Covino
The Climb
Kyle is depressed, and a weekend bike ride with his best friend, Mike, should help. Fresh air. Camaraderie. Exercise. But Mike has something to say that might ruin the ride.
