A coming of age love story set in the shacks of Khayelitsha township, one of the most dangerous areas in the world.
As short film curators, we often get asked the broad question: why make a short film? After all, they tend to be money losers, and even if you do capture lightning in a bottle and manage to go viral, that doesnt necessarily translate to fame and fortune. So, why do it? Well, there is a popular assertion that a short film can be a pivotal stepping stone to a feature.
The life of a talented 960-pound Elvis impersonator who is convinced he is Elvis Presley's secret love child.
In rural Ireland, a dedicated young boy dreams of becoming a professional jockey.
After accidentally tuning in to a mysterious late-night radio show, a small-town and sexually repressed woman (Breeda Wool, Unreal) calls in to get some answers to her pressing questions about existence, marriage, and her purpose on this earth.
Beginning life back in 1995, when it was originally envisioned as a one-off short film event, the Encounters Short film and Animation Festival has developed into one of the world's leading lights in showcasing short films and their talented creators. A qualifying festival for the Academy Awards and a gateway to the BAFTAs and the Cartoon d'Or, if you're a short film buff and within reach of Bristol in the UK, then Encounters is a gathering you'll certainly want to be a part of.
When their undocumented mother goes missing, college-bound Erik must assume care of his younger sister Nora.
After a visit from the ghost of her grandmother, a woman discovers a mysterious pepper plant which causes her to question whether she will follow in her mother’s footsteps or take a different path.
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