Join the Vancouver Short Film Festival team in the role of Festival Director and contribute to the growth of the Canadian independent film community. The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Festival Director to lead the festival’s overall strategy, management, and operation. As a non-profit organization, the VSFF has supported… Continue reading Vancouver Short Film Festival Seeks Skilled and Passionate Festival Director
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Sundance Institute Announces the 2023 Documentary Fund Grantees
In an exciting announcement today, the Sundance Institute revealed the recipients of this year’s grants from the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund. A total of 23 projects were selected for unrestricted grant funding, amounting to just over $1,000,000 in support. These grants are made possible by generous contributions from the Open Society Foundations, the John D.… Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces the 2023 Documentary Fund Grantees
Breaking Barriers in Film: Sundance Film Festival Asia Celebrates Taiwanese Talent and Global Industry Innovators
Sundance Film Festival Asia Announces Short Film Competition Finalists and Panels Lineup, guest speakers including Justin Lin, Dan Lin, and more. As the inaugural Sundance Film Festival Asia draws closer, excitement is building for the film enthusiasts and industry professionals who will gather in Taipei from August 18 to 20. Today, the Festival has unveiled… Continue reading Breaking Barriers in Film: Sundance Film Festival Asia Celebrates Taiwanese Talent and Global Industry Innovators
Sundance Institute and Adobe Announce 2023 Ignite Fellows, Empowering Emerging Filmmakers with Artistic and Professional Development
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has unveiled the roster for the 2023 Sundance Ignite x Adobe fellows cohort, supporting emerging filmmakers aged 18 to 25 in their creative journey. Chosen from a global pool of over 1,000 applicants, these ten fellows will be provided with artistic and professional development opportunities throughout the year. Sundance Institute and… Continue reading Sundance Institute and Adobe Announce 2023 Ignite Fellows, Empowering Emerging Filmmakers with Artistic and Professional Development
Disney+ Unveils a Collection of Restored Classic Shorts to Commemorate Disney’s 100th Anniversary
Disney+ is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios with the debut of 28 newly restored classic shorts. These beloved gems will be made available to stream on the platform starting from Friday, July 7, featuring iconic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and… Continue reading Disney+ Unveils a Collection of Restored Classic Shorts to Commemorate Disney’s 100th Anniversary
Sundance Film Festival Asia Set to Showcase Taiwanese Indie Films and Talent
The Sundance Film Festival Asia is set to take place in Taiwan this August 18 – 20. This is the first time that the annual Sundance Film Festival Asia will be hosted in Taiwan, having had previous stops in Hong Kong and Indonesia, and it will celebrate and advance the impact of independent storytelling around… Continue reading Sundance Film Festival Asia Set to Showcase Taiwanese Indie Films and Talent
96th Oscar Rules Announced, Here’s What Short Film & Documentary Filmmakers Should Know
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the rules for the 96th Oscars, and in this article, we focus on the rules that apply to short films. There is no change in the categories when it comes to short films. Just like the previous year, there are three different categories for short… Continue reading 96th Oscar Rules Announced, Here’s What Short Film & Documentary Filmmakers Should Know
NTT Presents a Thought-Provoking Short Film, ‘Neo Portraits’ at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) collaborates with Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia to present a special short film titled Neo Portraits which premiered on May 10th on the SSFF & ASIA YouTube channel. The aim of the film is to create a balance between scientific and technological advancements and the humane life we… Continue reading NTT Presents a Thought-Provoking Short Film, ‘Neo Portraits’ at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
10th Edition of Sundance Film Festival: London 2023 Short Film Lineup Revealed
Picturehouse and the non-profit Sundance Institute have revealed the lineup for the 10th edition of Sundance Film Festival: London 2023, which will be held at Picturehouse Central in London from 6 to 9 July. Featuring 11 feature films and a specially curated short film program, Sundance will also showcase three retrospective Gregg Araki films: The… Continue reading 10th Edition of Sundance Film Festival: London 2023 Short Film Lineup Revealed
“African Folktales, Reimagined”: Netflix and UNESCO Collaborate to Launch Collection of Short Films Celebrating African Storytelling Globally
Netflix and UNESCO are set to release a collection of six short films titled “African Folktales, Reimagined” on March 29, 2023. The films feature tales from across the African continent that have been adapted and retold by a new generation of six storytellers. The project was launched as part of a partnership between Netflix and… Continue reading “African Folktales, Reimagined”: Netflix and UNESCO Collaborate to Launch Collection of Short Films Celebrating African Storytelling Globally