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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…