Getting Attention Is Only the Beginning
On publicity, momentum and the unexpected opportunities that can change a short film’s journey. There is a moment in the life of a short film when something begins to change. Perhaps it has been selected for a festival you’ve always…
Read moreNobody Is Waiting for Your Short Film
Why finding the right way to talk about a film matters. When you’ve spent two or three years making a short film, it’s very easy to forget that almost nobody else knows it exists. You have read the screenplay hundreds…
Read moreA Short Film Doesn't End When It's Finished
Why finding an audience is part of making the film. There is a wonderful moment in the life of every short film when you finally get to say: it’s finished. After months, sometimes years, of writing, financing, shooting, editing, sound…
Read moreInside I’m Not a Robot
A story about a woman who repeatedly fails online CAPTCHA tests until she begins to doubt her own humanity is, on paper, a highly specific, slightly absurd premise. It is an exploration of the quiet, everyday friction that occurs when…
Read moreWhy Short Films Matter More Than Ever
There is a persistent, tired narrative in the film industry that treats the short film as a stepping stone. The conventional wisdom dictates that a short is merely a calling card, a student exercise, or a financial sacrifice you endure…
Read moreCan Filmmaking Become Carbon Neutral?
The film industry has a carbon footprint problem, and historically, our response has been layout-driven. We are highly proficient at creating illusions on screen, but behind the scenes, our sustainability efforts often mimic that same illusion. Handing out reusable water…
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