A 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…
Read moreAI Will Never Replace Great Storytelling
We live in a strange paradox. Recently, the Mumbai International Film Festival hosted a 48-hour AI Cinema Hackathon exploring algorithmic storytelling, running in the exact same week that I’m Not a Robot, our dark comedy about the profound anxiety of proving…
Read moreI'm Not a Robot Wins the 2025 Academy Award!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that I’m Not a Robot, directed by Victoria Warmerdam, has officially won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film! This groundbreaking achievement marks a historic moment for Dutch cinema, as I’m Not a Robot becomes…
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