Directors Celebrate the ‘Delicious Freedom’ of Short Filmmaking at IndieWire’s LA3C Showcase
The event, sponsored by ShortsTV + Nat Geo Doc Films, featured eight films eligible for Academy Award consideration.
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IndieWire Partners with National Geographic and ShortsTV to Showcase 2023 Oscar-Qualifying Short Films
The event, scheduled for December 9, will lead into Penske Media’s LA3C music, arts, and food festival.
How Oscar Nominee ‘Please Hold’ Turned the Police State Into a Dystopian Sci-Fi Comedy
“Emergency” writer KD Dávila proves she’s an expert at turning societal ills into gripping thrillers with a dark comedic edge.
Oscars 2022: The Best Animated Shorts Nominees, Ranked
An Aardman charmer for Netflix goes up against an eclectic range of international indie fare in this year’s race.
Oscars 2022: The Best Live Action Shorts Nominees, Ranked
With just one American film in the running, the live action shorts display a wide range of styles and themes.
Watch Bill Skarsgård’s Directorial Debut, a Very Swedish Satire Starring His Family — Exclusive
Co-directed with Landon Liboiron, the short film “Soul of a Man” is a gothic satire adapted from an Edgar Allan Poe story.
8 Sex Positive Short Films That Exude Sensuality, Kink, and Body Positivity
As mainstream Hollywood lags behind in meaningful explorations of sexuality, these provocative short films embrace the unusual tapestry of human predilections.
The Secret to Making an Oscar-Nominated Short, According to Multiple Winner Kim Magnusson
“My only answer to that is to make some great films,” said the prolific producer and former head of the Danish Academy.
Sundance 2022: 10 Must-See Short Films at This Year’s Virtual Festival
From a Zachary Quinto erotic thriller to a documentary about Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell, don’t miss these Sundance shorts.
Palm Springs ShortFest Reveals Winners: These Films Now Qualify for Oscars
The Palm Springs showcase advances entries in the Oscar race’s short film categories.
Oscar Season Gets Exciting Again If You Only Focus on the Short Films
With the longest Oscar season ever entering its final week, there are three categories that help make the race feel new again.
Sean Baker’s New Short Is a Gritty, ’70s-Inspired, High-Fashion New York Throwback — Watch
Baker directs an ode to glam in grimy New York in this short for Khaite’s fall/winter collection.
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