Short Film Reviews

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.

"Embrace The Chaos" An Interview With SOMETIMES, FOREVER Director, Ashley George
“Embrace The Chaos” An Interview With SOMETIMES, FOREVER Director, Ashley George

“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.”

ART OF COURAGE: Creative Activism For All
ART OF COURAGE: Creative Activism For All

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: A Dreamy Portrait Of Teenage Love
SOMETIMES, FOREVER: A Dreamy Portrait Of Teenage Love

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.

BFI Film Academy Programme: 3 Short Films By Young Up-And-Coming Filmmakers In The UK
BFI Film Academy Programme: 3 Short Films By Young Up-And-Coming Filmmakers In The UK

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: An Accidental Hero
THE OTHER RIPKEN: An Accidental Hero

The Other Ripken is a short but sweet documentary about Billy Ripken, a little-known baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles.

[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)
[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)

Danae Grandison’s [Re]Defined is a 10-minute short film that dives into the nitty gritty of adolescent life, leaving few doors unopened.

FANTASSUT: The Human Face of War
FANTASSÚT: The Human Face Of War

Fantassút, a short documentary about the largest refugee camp in Europe, is a surprisingly beautiful depiction of real people who lived through hellish conditions.

CALEB: A Unique Story Showcasing The Intelligence Of Children & Technology
CALEB: A Unique Story Showcasing The Intelligence Of Children & Technology

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
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.

Where The Holocaust Film Is The Most Lighthearted: 2017's Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Films
Where The Holocaust Film Is The Most Lighthearted: 2017’s Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Films

For the documentary short film section, The Academy mostly nominated shorts about the refugee crisis that attempt to humanize the victims.

Harsh Truths & Touching Tales: 2017's Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films
Harsh Truths & Touching Tales: 2017’s Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films

This year’s nominees for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film are a diverse selection of stories from across the globe.

Proud Parents And Conflicted Cowboys: 2017's Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films
Proud Parents & Conflicted Cowboys: 2017’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films

With varying styles and lengths, the 2017 Animated Short Films offer innovation, emotion, and satisfying storytelling.

BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION: A Tale Of Obsession
BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION: A Tale Of Obsession

In Broadcast Signal Intrusion, a psychological horror short film, a grief-stricken video archivist becomes increasingly obsessed with the meaning behind a sinister television signal hijacking.

What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley
What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley

We sat down with Nick Padley, director of the horror short film GENE, which is making the rounds on the festival circuit.