short film

Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report
Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report

Our editor-in-chief Manon de Reeper was able to attend the Coven Film Festival in San Francisco, a festival devoted to short films made by women.

Shortlist Oscar 2019: Animated Short: LOST & FOUND: This One Has What It Takes To Cross The Finish Line
LOST & FOUND: A Mesmerizing & Exquisite Animated Short Not To Be Missed

With an emotionally moving story and flawless execution in every element, Lost & Found is a sight to behold.

2018 Live-Action Shorts: 5 Shorts Break Hearts On Their Way To The Top
2018 Live-Action Shorts: 5 Shorts Break Hearts On Their Way To The Top

I With awards season in full swing, I had the opportunity to watch five live-action short films…

The 20th Annual Animation Show Of Shows: 3 Oscar Shortlist & A Variety of Characters Makes For One Outstanding Showcase
The 20th Annual Animation Show Of Shows: 3 Oscar Shortlist & A Variety of Characters Makes For One Outstanding Showcase

For the 20th Annual Animated Show of Shows, 15 animated films were selected, curated to form this captivating showcase – with three currently on the shortlist for the 2019 Oscar Animated Shorts Nominations. 

Monsterfest VII: NIGHTMARE CINEMA
Monsterfest VII: NIGHTMARE CINEMA

Nightmare Cinema is the perfect anthology movie, with each short containing enough wild ideas and moments to hook in an audience no matter what kind of horror they like.

Interview With Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore Of Sour Peach Films, The Team Behind Short Film GIRL TALK
Interview With Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore Of Sour Peach Films, The Team Behind Short Film GIRL TALK

We spoke with Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore, the creators of Sour Peach Films, about both their company and their new short called Girl Talk.

LAS VEGAS LOVE STORIES: Oliver & Michel Gondry's Rapid Romances
LAS VEGAS LOVE STORIES: Olivier & Michel Gondry’s Rapid Romances

Las Vegas Love Stories is a charming homage to falling in love, with each short inventively embellishing six couples falling in love, whether it be literally or figuratively.

Drunken Film Fest Reviews: HEIMAT, ETHOS & COMPRESSION
Drunken Film Fest Reviews: HEIMAT, ETHOS & COMPRESSION

We review three films from the Drunken Film Fest, a festival organized on two continents by two writers from Film Inquiry, Jax Griffin and Arlin Golden.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: 10 Must-See Short Films
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: 10 Must-See Short Films

Here are 10 short films playing at Toronto International Film Festival in 2018 that are worth seeing and/or seeking out.

Bluestocking Film Series 2018: A Wonderful, Women-Centric Collection
Bluestocking Film Series 2018: A Wonderful, Women-Centric Collection

Bluestocking Film Series is a 2-day event held in Portland, Maine, showing shorts with strong female protagonists. Here’s our take on the films this year.

PROMISE: A Contemporary Take On Biblical Story
PROMISE: A Contemporary Take On Biblical Story

Promise is a terrific short drama that represents another stride forward for director Nev Pierce.

PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW: An Intelligent And Riveting Short (& Interview with Writer/director Louisa Fielden)
PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW: An Intelligent And Riveting Short (& Interview with director Louisa Fielden)

Film Inquiry’s Kristy Strouse got to talk to filmmaker Louisa Fielden about her very timely short film People You May Know.

Interview With Milda Baginskaite, Director & Martha Binns, Star Of 7 PLANETS

We were able to talk with Milda Baginskaite and Martha Binns, director and star respectively, of the short sci-fi drama 7 Planets, about the creative decisions for this film, and the experience of making it.

POST NO BILLS: A Cute Animated Short (+ Interview With Director Robin Hays)
POST NO BILLS: A Cute Animated Short (+ Interview With Director Robin Hays)

Stephanie Archer reviews Post No Bills, an animated short about taking risks, and spoke with with director Robin Hays.

DICK SISTERS: Short But Sweet-ish
DICK SISTERS: Short But Sweet-ish

Rooted by clever dialogue and personable actresses, Dick Sisters is an endearingly quirky short film.