Haulout

A lone man waits in a hut in the desolate expanse of the Russian Arctic, he is holding out in order to observe a natural event that occurs here every year, but ocean warming is taking its toll.

News January 24th, 2023

Oscar Short Films 2023: The Nominees

From 45 to 15, the nominations for all three short film categories have been announced for the 95th Academy Awards

Article December 22nd, 2022

Oscars Short Films 2023: The Titles Battling for an Academy Award

The Oscar shortlists are here! Find out who made the cut and where you can view the films.

News March 4th, 2023

Oscar Short Films 2023: Predictions

With the final Oscar voting now open until Tuesday 7th March and the ceremony just over a week away (Sunday 12th March), we make our final predictions for the winners in the three short film categories

Article January 12th, 2023

Oscar Short Films 2023: A Voter's Guide

With nominee voting for the 2023 Academy Awards opening today (Thu 12th Jan), the S/W team highlights the five standout films from each short film category.

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Fantasy Niamh Sauter-Cooke 22 minutes

Die Verdorbene (A Rotten Woman)

When Alice discovers tiny mushrooms growing on her skin, life becomes a waking nightmare for the neurotic kindergarten teacher. Unable to get the support she needs from her doctor, she begins to take matters into her own hands.

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Drama Or Sinai 24 minutes

Anna

It's the hottest day of the summer, and for the first time in years, Anna unexpectedly finds herself alone without her son. She sets out for the day, roaming the streets of her small desert town, looking for a man who can touch her, even just for one brief moment.