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The Resonance: On Falling Prey, and Our Final Moments As We Do
Sashia Dumont and Paul Robinson’s The Resonance, a supernatural horror set in and styled like the 1970s, features a silent protagonist and the loud ministrations of the malicious spirit governing the events of the plot. Tasked with reviewing the files of a case that ended with the deaths of her colleague as well as his… Continue reading The Resonance: On Falling Prey, and Our Final Moments As We Do
Vimeo Unveils Massive Spring 2025 Update: New Tools to Empower Independent Filmmakers
Vimeo has just launched its largest quarterly update, and it’s a goldmine for independent filmmakers. The Spring 2025 release is packed with powerful new features designed to enhance every aspect of the filmmaking process, from production and collaboration to content sharing, monetization, and security. Whether you work alone or are part of a growing team,… Continue reading Vimeo Unveils Massive Spring 2025 Update: New Tools to Empower Independent Filmmakers
The Official Selections of The Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2025 Are In!
The wait is finally over! After months of poring over a record-breaking number of submissions from every corner of the globe, we are incredibly proud and excited to unveil the Official Selections for the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2025. The sheer talent, creativity, and passion evident in this year’s entries have been truly… Continue reading The Official Selections of The Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2025 Are In!
Audience Choice Awards – 2025
10 Common Short Film Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid common pitfalls in short film production with these essential tips on scripting, pre-production, audio, lighting, and post-production.
Bzrk: A Sci-horror That Asks If Anger Can Be a Gift
Chandler Clarke’s Bzrk is a 17-minute sci-fi horror which asks, What can we do with our anger and our fear, which is always ostensibly in excess, always ostensibly incompatible with the ideal life of the ideal citizen? Its protagonist, a man whose scars are manifestations of his life ruled by his demons, but who must… Continue reading Bzrk: A Sci-horror That Asks If Anger Can Be a Gift
Garbage Rex: A Dickensian Fairytale with More Story to Tell
Steve Hunyi’s 18-minute Garbage Rex has a certain surreality to it, as if operating under the influence, that gives it a psychological edge. It is the film’s most inviting quality, followed by the titular character, the garbage collector Rex. Contrary to convention, Tal Profs’ Rex—a casual caretaker of a few homeless people—is not the protagonist… Continue reading Garbage Rex: A Dickensian Fairytale with More Story to Tell
Netflix Animation Extravaganza at Annecy Film Festival: A Glimpse into the Future and a Nod to Short Form Storytelling
Netflix made a significant splash at the Annecy Film Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2025, showcasing a dazzling array of upcoming animated projects. While feature films and series dominated the announcements, the sheer breadth of creative talent and diverse animation styles offer the short film community inspiration and insight. The event featured exclusive sneak peeks,… Continue reading Netflix Animation Extravaganza at Annecy Film Festival: A Glimpse into the Future and a Nod to Short Form Storytelling
Whispers of Freedom: Dreams Shatter and Hearts Break in Chris Gueffroy Biopic
Brandon Ashplant’s Whispers of Freedom is a Cold War-era biopic of Chris Gueffroy, a young man whose tragedy is that he does not live to see the cruel ironies of life. At twenty-five minutes running time, the film allows itself the room to really settle in and get a sense of Chris’ personality (more than… Continue reading Whispers of Freedom: Dreams Shatter and Hearts Break in Chris Gueffroy Biopic