They already are, kind of. Did you intentionally pay attention to the ad breaks at the Super Bowl this year? Congratulations, you’ve just enjoyed a short film. Have you ever watched a music video?

Short films used to be warm-ups. Now, they’re auditions for the big leagues. More and more, filmmakers are turning 5- to 15-minute shorts into pitches for full-length features. This trend is not ...

From grandmotherly advice to activism and a panic attack on a plane, the spark for a short film can illuminate at any time. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, 11 directors and creators dive deep into ...

All 15 nominees will be available to see in select theaters later in February.

This was a signature year of short films at Sundance. Four program tracks highlight the incredible spectrum of approaches in ...

Quinta’s Ghost, Retirement Plan, Ado and A Friend of Dorothy Illusorium Films/John Kelly/Screen Ireland/Filthy Gorgeous Productions The 2026 Oscars shortlists were revealed Tuesday, and the Live ...