Jean Anne Lauer, director of short film programming at Fantastic Fest, joins us to discuss her experiences in the short film arena and what the festival is looking for in a selected film.
"The films that end up in the programme selection are the survivors of a very bloody battle" - Manchester Animation Festival's Steve Henderson is the latest interviewee in our Meet the Gatekeepers series.
How long should I make my short film? We attempt to answer this question by looking at statistics from short film festivals and our own database.
Our Award-winners take a seat at our "virtual" roundtable and offer up their thoughts on what it means to be a filmmakers today. Plus, learn about what they're planning next.
Alex arrives uninvited to a party and after a set of excruciating interactions with other guests is forced to recount a memorable dream he has had.
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
Here are the most common mistakes filmmakers make with their short films that stick out like a sore thumb to programmers and curators. Find out how to avoid them.
Autour de Minuit founder Nicolas Schmerkin joins us to discuss distribution, awards and the changing face of the short film industry.
With Oscar voting starting tomorrow, the S/W team explores the shortlists for the 2021 Academy Awards and highlights our favorite film in the Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Subject & Live Action Short Film categories
Like short films? Have access to a Netflix account? Here are the 10 films worth your time [Updated March. 2025]
