short film

Xiaoyu Yang on the set of Another Wonderful Day in Paradise
Director Xiaoyu Yang Shares Tips For Short Filmmakers & Film Students

Xiaoyu Yang, director of the upcoming musical short film Another Beautiful Day in Paradise shares insider tips for first-time short filmmakers and film students.

THE STAGGERING GIRL: Living In A Material World
THE STAGGERING GIRL: Living In A Material World

The objective of Luca Guadagnino’s experimental short The Staggering Girl is up for debate, which won’t be a problem for long-time admirers of the auteur’s style or share the same inherent love for high fashion.

SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL
SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL

Stephanie Archer reviews two short films that were supposed to have its premiere at SXSW 2020: Run On, directed by Daniel Newell Kaufman and The Shawl, directed by Sarah Kiener.

SXSW 2020: LOVEBITES: Toxicity & Loneliness
SXSW 2020: LOVEBITES: Toxicity & Loneliness

Lovebites trusts its audience to make the connections, the empathy, and the call to action.

MANARA: Highlights Lebanon’s Increasing Mental Health Crisis
MANARA: Highlights Lebanon’s Increasing Mental Health Crisis

Manara is a thoughtful and quietly powerful short film, and feels particularly timely, deserving to be a part of the conversation

2020 Oscar Documentary Shorts: Justice, Freedom and Bravery Dominate this Year’s Documentary Shorts
2020 Oscar Documentary Shorts: Justice, Freedom & Bravery Dominate

Stephanie Archer takes a look at 2020’s Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Films!

2020 Oscar Animated Shorts: Catharsis In Animated Relationships
2020 Oscar Animated Shorts: Catharsis In Animated Relationships

Stephanie Archer takes a look at 2020’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films, Daughter, Hair Love, Kitbull, Mémorable and Sister.

BROTHERHOOD: Family and Society in Crisis
BROTHERHOOD: Family & Society In Crisis

A powerful and thoughtful short film, Brotherhood tackles complex themes of family and conflict with a muted elegance.

Interview: Kevin Alejandro, Director of BEDTIME STORY

We were able to talk with director and actor Kevin Alejandro about his short film Bedtime Story, running his own production company, balancing it with his acting work and what the future holds for him.

MY TIME: An Enjoyable Look At A Serious Moment

My Time is eminently enjoyable and tackles important subject matter for people of all ages.

KGB Web Series: The Suburban Bad Boys
KGB Web Series: The Suburban Bad Boys

In the wake of Adam McKay’s The Big Short, a flurry of films have attempted…

Inside Thomas Edison's FRANKENSTEIN Adaptation
Inside Thomas Edison’s FRANKENSTEIN Adaptation

It was on a dreary night in March, 1910, that the Thomas Edison–produced Frankenstein played…

BOXED: A Testament To The Power Of Both Perspective & Its Format

Boxed is an example of how powerful a film about America’s darkest period can be if shot through the eyes of those who can understand the weight of what they’re portraying.

Austin Film Festival 2019 Report #3: Shorts, Liz Hannah Panel & THE BYGONE
Austin Film Festival 2019 Report #3: Shorts, Liz Hannah Panel & THE BYGONE

In this report from Austin Film Festival 2019 Kristy Strouse covers two interesting, female driven shorts, notes from a writer’s panel with Liz Hannah, and a review of The Bygone. 

Drunken Film Fest Oakland Winners 2019: Short Films That Stay With You Long After
Drunken Film Fest Oakland Winners 2019: Short Films That Stay With You Long After

Patrick CrosseI had the privilege of getting to watch the winners of each of the Drunken Film Festival Oakland’s categories this year.