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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.

MAKE THEM BELIEVE: Dreams and Dropkicks
MAKE THEM BELIEVE: Dreams & Dropkicks

Russian sports documentary Make them Believe brilliantly uses the lofty dreams of a college wrestler to examine how we chase our goals.

Lightningface
LIGHTNINGFACE: The Internet’s Boyfriend Strikes Again

Lightningface is a 20 minute short film starring Oscar Isaac as his life changes drastically after being struck by lightning.

A FATHER'S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short
A FATHER’S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short

A Father’s Day is a short film told about an estranged pair of father-daughter zombies, and it is surprisingly effective.

RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY: Charity Is All Around!
RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY: Charity Is All Around!

Although filled with flaws, this charming mini-sequel, Red Nose Day Actually is hard to criticise due to its good, charitable intentions.

Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG
Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG

Ying & Yang is empowering and heartbreaking, giving a window into the messed up mind of a man deciding his own fate.

3 Women, 1 Corpse: An Interview With HARD BROADS Director, Mindy Bledsoe
3 Women, 1 Corpse: An Interview With HARD BROADS Director, Mindy Bledsoe

We had a chance to interview Mindy Bledsoe, director of the short film Hard Broads, which is now streaming on Seed&Spark.

Lexus Short Films Season 4: Now Accepting Submissions
Lexus Short Films Season 4: Now Accepting Submissions

The Weinstein Company and Lexus have created a brilliant platform for up and coming filmmakers with their Lexus Short Films. Submit now!

ANNIE WAITS: Stuck At the Intersection Between Life & Relationships
ANNIE WAITS: Stuck At The Intersection Between Life & Relationships

Annie Waits is a well-made short comedy that explores strong themes of young identity and love.

Chicagoland Shorts Vol.3: The Sidelined Speak
Chicagoland Shorts Vol.3: The Sidelined Speak

Despite some reservations, the short films featured in Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 3 are creative, thought-provoking and accomplished.

DREAM CITY: A Personal Documentary With Political Impact
DREAM CITY: A Personal Documentary With Political Impact

About an aspiring actress in Iraq, Dream City weaves together both political and personal prospects to capture an immersive slice of life.

What Is The Impact Of Smartphone Addiction? An Interview with James Hughes, Director Of THE NOMOPHOBE
The Implications Of Smartphone Addiction: An Interview With James Hughes, Director Of THE NOMOPHOBE

We spoke with London-based director James Hughes about his short film THE NOMOPHOBE and the implications of smartphone addiction.

The Wales International Documentary Festival 2017: A Film Critic's Diary
The Wales International Documentary Festival 2017: A Film Critic’s Diary

Film Inquiry writer Julia Smith had a chance to check out the Wales International Documentary Festival; here is an account of her experiences.