short film

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.

"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.