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    Documentary Ben Proudfoot

    MINK!

    Fresh off an Oscar win for The Queen of Basketball, Ben Proudfoot is back with his latest NYTimes Op/Doc film, a propulsive profile of the feminist trailblazer Patsy Takemoto Mink and the origin of the landmark legislation synonymous with gender equity in American sport—Title IX.

  • News

    1979 Revolution: Black Friday

    Historically accurate game '1979 Revolution: Black Friday' looks to passively educate an audience, whilst also providing a cinematic experience with its innovative and immersive narrative experience

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    Adventure Brandon Oldenburg

    Taking Flight

    In this fictional tribute to Antonio Pasin, the inventor of the Radio Flyer Wagon, what begins as a small boy’s boring day with Grandpa turns into a larger-than-life journey to save the universe.

  • 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.

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    Documentary Whitney Skauge

    The Beauty President

    In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk. Today, Smith reflects back on his seminal civil rights campaign and its place in American history.

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    Dark Comedy Albert 't Hooft & Paco Vink

    Fallin' Floyd

    After being dumped by his girlfriend, a street musician suffers from psychological problems manifested as a little demon who disrupts his everyday life.

  • SOTW

    The Summer of Sequels

    As another sequel-saturated summer comes to a close, it's clear that sequels are no fad but a growing trend. It's a conversation we started with our 2011 article, Has Hollywood Lost its Way, when we mapped the rising popularity of sequels over the last three decades.

  • Interview

    The Future of Animation | SOTW Awards 2013

    SOTW Awards 2013 Animation winners discuss the future of the animation industry—their experiences and their thoughts on how shorts are leading the charge for innovation.

  • Oscar Films

    Oscar Short Films 2022: A Voter's Guide

    With nominee voting for the 2022 Academy Awards opening tomorrow (Thu 27th Jan), we highlight the five standout films from each short film category.

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