The animated short film Escape, a sequel to two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning short Silent, premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, April 22, in New York.
Short Films
Tribeca 2017: THE SUITCASE Inspired by FBI Investigation of 9/11 Ringleader Muhammed Atta’s Suitcases | Trailer
The Suitcase directed by Abi Damaris Corbin is a short film inspired by the FBI investigation of one of the 9/11 hijackers and ringleader Muhammed Atta’s suitcases
THE LAST GOODBYE, First Holocaust Survivor Testimony in Room-Scale VR to World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
Billed as the first-ever Holocaust survivor testimony in room-scale VR, THE LAST GOODBYE will world premiere on Friday, April 21 at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival.
Animated Polish Film PUSSY Wins Golden Horseman at Filmfest Dresden
The Polish director Renata Gąsiorowska scooped up several awards with her courageous and original animated film Pussy “Cipka” at the 29th Filmfest Dresden.
Tribeca Film Festival Selects 5 Finalists for 2017 Tribeca Snapchat Shorts
The Tribeca Film Festival has selected five finalists for the 2017 Tribeca Snapchat Shorts.
Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Lineup Featuring Kobe Byrant, Jim Sheridan, Elisabeth Moss, and More
The Tribeca Film Festival announced its lineup of 57 short films in competition, including 40% of which are directed by women. The festival will also feature the Sports Shorts program as part of the 11th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival.
Berlinale 2017: Karam Ghossein’s STREET OF DEATH Wins Audi Short Film Award
Lebanese director Karam Ghossein has won the Audi Short Film Award, along with its €20,000 cash prize at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival for his short film Street of Death.
International Film Festival Rotterdam Announces Winners of Tiger Awards for Short Films 2017
The jury for the Tiger Competition for Short Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announced the winners of the Tiger Awards for Short Films 2017.
FILMMAKERS: City of Austin, TX Seeking Submissions of Short Films for 2017 Faces of Austin
The City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division, part of the Economic Development Department, is seeking submissions of short films for its 2017 Faces of Austin program.
A24 Sci-Fi Mystery Trailer Solved
Last week A24 had the internet abuzz – the company released a mysterious trailer for what was thought to be for an upcoming science-fiction feature film. Mystery solved.
FILMMAKERS: Nat Geo WILD Launches ‘WILD TO INSPIRE’ Short Film Contest
Nat Geo WILD uses the power of storytelling to inspire a love of wildlife and nature in its audiences, and through a new short film contest, the network is giving young filmmakers across the U.S. the chance to do the same.
“Twinsburg” Directed by Joe Garrity Named Best Short Film of 2016
The critically acclaimed short film Twinsburg, by Joe Garrity, that follows a pair of twins at the largest gathering of twins in the world has been named the Best Short Film of 2016.
23 Short Films Selected for Berlinale Shorts 2017: Reframing the Image
23 films from 19 countries will be competing in the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival for the Golden and the Silver Bear as well as the Audi Short Film Award
5 Short Films Nominated for Casting Society of America 32nd Artios Awards
The Casting Society of America (CSA) will honor short films at its 32nd Annual Artios Awards with the announcement of its 2017 nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Casting in the short film categories.
VIDEO: Kylie Jenner Stars in Steamy Short Film
Photographer Sasha Samsonova has released a steamy new short film starring her close friend and muse, Kylie Jenner, of Kardashian fame that premiered exclusively on W on Christmas Day.
Sundance 2017: 68 Short Films – Drama, Comedies, Animation, Docs and More – On Lineup
Sixty-eight short films will complement the lineup of feature fils at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The short film slate aligns thematically with other Festival categories, including Midnight and The New Climate
10 Live Action Short Films Advance in Oscar Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards. One hundred thirty-seven pictures had originally qualified in the category.
Seattle Shorts Film Festival Reveals 2016 Jury and Audience Award Winners
Seattle Shorts Film Festival announced the 2016 jury and audience award winners from this year’s edition, which ran November 11 to 13
360-Degree, VR and Short Films at 3rd State of the Art Technology Showcase at AFI FEST 2016
The two-day State of the Art Technology Showcase: Innovation and Immersive Storytelling at AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi, will feature a selection of 360-degree, VR and immersive short film experiences.
Dubai International Film Festival Announces Final Films to Join 2016 Muhr Short Competition
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) revealed an additional eight films that will complete the Muhr Short lineup, adding to an already eclectic slate of must-see shorts that are entered into the category.
10 Finalists Selected for Cinema Eye Honors 2017 Outstanding Nonfiction Short Film Honor
Ten nonfiction short films have been selected as semi-finalists for the 2017 Cinema Eye Honors
Second Slate of Short Films Announced for Dubai International Film Festival Muhr Gulf Short
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced the second slate of impressive titles to feature in the renowned Muhr Gulf Short category.
And Then There Were … 10 Documentary Short Films On Oscar’s 2016 Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 89th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which 5 will earn Oscar nominations.
2016 Dubai International Film Festival to Premiere Vibrant Array of Cinematic Shorts from the Gulf Region
The Muhr Gulf Short category is once again returning to the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) to provide a supporting platform for filmmakers from the region.