They already are, kind of. Did you intentionally pay attention to the ad breaks at the Super Bowl this year? Congratulations, you’ve just enjoyed a short film. Have you ever watched a music video?

Short films are a unique outlet for filmmakers to unleash their wildest ideas and full creativity. Not bogged down by the typical limitations and rules of a feature, a director can make a short film ...

With the Toronto International Film Festival starting, there’s plenty to look forward to on the feature front. There’s also much room for discovery among Short Cuts, TIFF’s dedicated program of short ...

Danny Mills is an avid film and TV enthusiast with a love of many genres, from old Western tales and gritty action thrillers to magical Disney classics and Superhero adventures. He loves it all. As a ...

Horror short films are a crucial part of the genre festival experience, whether it be a well-curated shorts block or a chilling precursor to a feature film. But oftentimes, they can be overlooked in ...

We’ve been into short films recently. There’s something beautiful about the distillation of a concept or idea into a bite-sized form that’s purely a rich narrative with no fluff around the edges. And ...

Ira Sachs, Ilana Glazer, and Uma Thurman were among the 2024 jury members. The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) has officially selected its 2024 winners. The jury, which ...

Have a lot of auditions coming up but not a lot of time to watch three-hour-plus epics for inspiration? Thankfully, many short films are not only helmed by Academy Award–friendly moviemakers but also ...

The 40th American Film Institute (AFI) will take place from Oct. 21-25. Presented by Canva, AFI Fest will feature a curated selection of Red Carpet Premiere screenings, Special Screenings, World ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...