Short films pack all the goodness of a motion picture into a bite-sized runtime, typically under 40 minutes (as qualified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). They are perfect for ...

Short films are a unique outlet for filmmakers to unleash their wildest ideas and full creativity. Not bogged down by the typical limitations and rules of a feature, a director can make a short film ...

The Academy’s disdain for animation is a matter of record, sniffily referred to as “kids’ stuff” by Oscar hosts who would run screaming if presented with the scatological eschatology of a Mad God. But ...

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It’s Oscar season yet again and, while the locally shot stunner Train Dreams is in the mix for some of the top awards, there’s also much more that’s worth checking out from the wide variety of shorts.