Underdog
Faced with economic and physical challenges, a young Japanese expat prepares to compete in a 1000-mile dog sled race to fulfill her mother’s dying wish
Faced with economic and physical challenges, a young Japanese expat prepares to compete in a 1000-mile dog sled race to fulfill her mother’s dying wish
As high school nears its end, openly queer best friends Cas and Naomi find solace and love in their unique bond - a sanctuary they call their 'chosen family'. But when diverging future paths threaten their inseparable relationship, they grapple with the risk of separation, and Cas must summon the courage to confront the terrifying prospect of solitude.
Mark, a 60 year old fledgling storm chaser recently diagnosed with lung cancer, sets out across the Midwest with his friend's nephew in search of a tornado before the two month season comes to an end.
The 1% don't live like we do, so why would they allow themselves to die like we do? When a rich man is terminally diagnosed, he plots an exit that you won't believe.
A year in the life of a guy and his car. A funny/romantic/tragic short film.
Before binge watching TV was our reality, Mark Bennett obsessively memorized every detail in the 1950s television shows of his childhood. These idyllic imaginary worlds started an obsession within him which would almost lead to his self-destruction
Short of the Week is about more than just highlighting the best in bite-sized narrativesits also about fostering a dialogue amongst the innovative creators telling earth-shattering stories in new and interesting ways. And, what better time to do that than the week of the 2013 Short of Week Awards? All week, we'll be having roundtable interviews with the award winners to learn more about their creative process as well as the broader storytelling landscape where short films are proving to be the leaders in the industry.
Stop-Motion film of great beauty tells the story of a young inventor as he deals with the corrupting influences of Capitalism, and examines the source of joy and inspiration.
Spend a day behind the scenes of test commercial, where a wall of milk bottles are to be blown up. It doesn’t sound like a tall order, but the clash of hard-working professionals and creative egos can endanger even the most straightforward of shoots.