Short Film Reviews
About an aspiring actress in Iraq, Dream City weaves together both political and personal prospects to capture an immersive slice of life.
We spoke with London-based director James Hughes about his short film THE NOMOPHOBE and the implications of smartphone addiction.
Film Inquiry writer Julia Smith had a chance to check out the Wales International Documentary Festival; here is an account of her experiences.
“Ashley George: Sometimes, Forever is a twist on my own experience as a sexually confused girl living in a pretty straight, suburban world, so the narrative draws mainly from personal experience.”
After the Paris terrorist attacks, two aerial artists worked tirelessly to spread a message of hope. This short film, Art Of Courage, details their story.
Sometimes, Forever is a stylish, incisive look at teenage sexuality, and though it’s set in the ’90s, it does much to speak to our own time.
We got a glimpse of three beautifully inventive and genuinely moving short films made by the 18 teenagers in the BFI Film Academy programme.
The Other Ripken is a short but sweet documentary about Billy Ripken, a little-known baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles.
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Danae Grandison’s [Re]Defined is a 10-minute short film that dives into the nitty gritty of adolescent life, leaving few doors unopened.
Fantassút, a short documentary about the largest refugee camp in Europe, is a surprisingly beautiful depiction of real people who lived through hellish conditions.
With sci-fi short Caleb, Amanda Mesaikos and Susanne Aichele have brought us a unique and interesting piece that keeps the viewer engaged.
Jacob Burns Film Center’s Creative Culture Program: An Experiment In Filmmaking & Interconnectedness
Creative Culture is the Jacob Burns Film Center’s (NY) educational program. We watched the fellows’ films and interviewed the program director.
For the documentary short film section, The Academy mostly nominated shorts about the refugee crisis that attempt to humanize the victims.
This year’s nominees for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film are a diverse selection of stories from across the globe.
With varying styles and lengths, the 2017 Animated Short Films offer innovation, emotion, and satisfying storytelling.