short film

Emotional & Impactful: 2018’s Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts
Emotional & Impactful: 2018’s Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

Emotional and heartbreaking, shocking and impactful, theses short films are an exemplary showcase of Hollywood’s menagerie of talent. Here’s a brief rundown of 2018’s Oscar nominated live action shorts.

"It's Hard To Go Back To Critiquing Movies That Aren't Any Good": A Conversation With Film Journalist and Filmmaker Neville Pierce
“It’s Hard To Go Back To Critiquing If Your Own Movies Aren’t Any Good”: A Conversation With Film Journalist & Filmmaker Neville Pierce

We were able to talk with Neville Pierce, film journalist turned filmmaker, director of the short films Lock In, Ghosted, and Bricks.

Strong While Standard: 2018's Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts
Strong While Standard: 2018’s Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts

We review this year’s oscar nominated documentary shorts, and while all of them are strong contenders, we also discuss their general lack of experimentation and originality.

Sentimental and surprising, gorgeous and gory; watching them one after another it's impossible not to be struck by the talent on show. Here's a brief rundown of 2018's Oscar nominated animated shorts.
Basketball, Bonding & Bullies: 2018’s Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

Sentimental and surprising, gorgeous and gory; watching them one after another it’s impossible not to be struck by the talent on show. Here’s a brief rundown of 2018’s Oscar nominated animated shorts.

Crossing Borders: The 7 Films Of Femme Frontera Filmaker Showcase 2017
Crossing Borders: The 7 Films Of Femme Frontera Filmaker Showcase 2017

There are seven remarkable films at the heart of Femme Frontera, a short film showcase…

WORLD OF TOMORROW 2: Loses The Interstellar, Keeps The Stellar
WORLD OF TOMORROW 2: Loses The Interstellar, Keeps The Stellar

A sequel to an earlier short, Don Hertzfeldt’s World of Tomorrow 2 has just as much ambition as its predecessor, with astounding animation, voice acting, and an overall worldview of existential pessimism.

Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE
Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE

We spoke with Sean Meehan, director of short film Lost Face, based on a Jack London short story, set in frozen mid-1800’s Russian-America.

"I Want To Be A Part Of This. This Is History." Interview With Hanna Bohman Of FEAR US WOMEN
“I Want To Be A Part Of This. This Is History.” Interview With Hanna Böhman Of FEAR US WOMEN

We were able to talk with Hanna Böhman, subject of the documentary Fear Us Women and a prominent fighter in the conflict in Syria.

FEAR US WOMEN: Empowering, Sobering, & Entrancingly Spectacular
FEAR US WOMEN: Empowering, Sobering, & Entrancingly Spectacular

Fear Us Women takes us on a journey alongside the all-female Kurdish armed forces fighting ISIS, and it’s a gut-wrenching first-hand account.

GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful
GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful

Gridlock is a short film that manages to be tense, chilling, and gripping, with not a minute of its length wasted.

MUM: The Everlasting Bond
MUM: The Everlasting Bond

Mum is an incredibly moving and profound short film about a transgender woman reconnecting with her ailing mother.

PENALTY: When Winning Is Worth So Much More Than Three Points

Running in at just 15 minutes, Penalty’s unique style of cinematography and editing make it a powerful piece of cinema.

EGG: An Absurdist Take On The Ordinary

Alice Trueman’s Egg is a beautifully shot and scored comedy, mixing both the relatable and the absurd in a uniquely engaging way.

Meeting Your Maker: BLADE RUNNER 2049's Existential Burdens
Meeting Your Maker: BLADE RUNNER 2049’s Existential Burdens

With Blade Runner 2049 opening in cinemas this Friday, we ruminate on the themes of existentialism the trailer and short film have promised.

Seed&Spark Shorts Part 3: ARTS AND CRAFTS (An Interview With Director, Nina Gielen)

Nina Gielen’s supernatural drama Arts & Crafts is gaining attention on Seed & Spark. She talked to Film Inquiry about the film’s creation.