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Georgina H

Film Critic

INFLUENCER (758 REVIEWS)

Us Against Them

Thoughtfully directed and shot, a film that tackles one of the most pressing issues of our times through its characters conversations.

Vultures

Gritty story with a wider message to share.

Elena Quintero: La Libertad en Latinoamerica

Documentary and dramatization concerning the politics of Latin America in the late 1970s

KIDS

Interesting, slightly surreal exploration of group dynamics through animation. Thought provoking,

OVERCOMING MARS

Unusual story, experimental style and compelling.

Geronimo: Circus Trash Monster

Inspiring little documentary short.

Uncovered

Great short, compelling story, strong, believable acting and an unusual ending.

Taste the Difference

Bizarre and slick comedy short, well-produced and directed!

The Healing Power of Music

Powerful in just 3 short minutes, and making the point of the title.

Find an Identity

A very moving, at times heartbreaking documentary about mental health and identity in adolescents.

Unroadworthy

Amusing comedy/ thriller that provides some twists.

The Legend of Santa

A gentle, moving story with artistic animation and music.

Not Now

A very beautifully directed and acted film, tackling big themes without ever descending into over the top sentimentality.

The Rag Dolly Returns

Mockumentary thriller/horror that takes its time to build tension with naturalistic scenes...both amusing and at times scary.

Taking a Chance on Love

Cute teen romance that will definitely please its target audience and beyond.

Forever House

Familiar spooky material given a slight shake-up in this short.

Passing Through

A very visual portrayal of grief and moving through life towards the afterlife

Menhera

Sort of a surreal/ experimental short almost like a music video.

Horror, Sex, and Hair Curlers

A very quirky, off the wall comedy/horror!

The Sacrifice

I enjoyed this short for its style, it takes a familiar premise and switches it up.

Insentient

A thriller that keeps you guessing.

Time Slips Away

A short that shows how simple it can be to move people with emotional truth.

怨恨 - Cursed Forever

Stylized thriller/ horror story of a young women's downfall at the hands of a cursed doll

Growing Apart

Quirky mocumentary

A Girl of No Importance

Powerful and atmospheric, with an excellent main actress this is a short film with a big emotional impact.

Night Disclosure

Relationship drama with a satisfying pay-off...

Facundo Cabral

Poetic and illuminating documentary

The Last Apple

This is rather drawn-out and harrowing for my personal taste, but certainly takes you into the horror of the experience.

An Unlikely Story

Incredibly original, funny and endearing with some suprising and unusual subject matter.

Moonshine

Blending comedy with a little tragedy, this tackles a heavy theme in a lighthanded way.

More Than Just Water

A small glimpse into the life of a fishing town on Lake Erie that has seen huge decline and change.

Inceldom, or why are the angry men angry

A gripping short with an important message inside the story.

On a Whim

A short film exploring the claustraphobia and desires of the wife of a rich elite man, strong acting and distinct atmosphere.

Filtered

Interesting idea of a kind of cellphone/ found footage style short.

Hope

Gentle, poetic portrayal of simple human emotions as the character navigates loss.

Keep

This is a strong example of how you can tell a powerful story with subtext to really good effect through film.

Perfectly Sane

Experimental look into the mind of a bi-polar person, a good reflection of the inner world.

Grace

Very powerful, realistically shot short film with emotional impact.

The Date

Funny little short about dating after divorce with good actors/ comic timing.

Somewhere Between New York and LA

An engaging documentary exploring the life, background and inspiration of a little known filmmaker.

Spank Stick (Pamatpak)

A sentimental story through the generations.

Untitled

Very polished short film, feels like it could be a feature, following the dilemma of a young male boxer in Peru.

Cut

Some twists and turns in a short 4 minutes, engaging acting that draws you in.

Breathe

This is a highly original,nightmarish comedy/horror that will confuse, surprise and make you think!

The Fruit Fix

A succinct, moving story with great actors and direction.

Shoulda

A take on the dating scene and the things people do to sabotage themselves.

War Dog

Slow-moving but ultimately gripping and unusual thriller exploring the trauma of a returning soldier.

The Last Hand

Tight shots around a claustrophobic poker game where things don't go to plan.

EMMA

Artistic/ experimental style portrayal of loneliness, chaos and despair, evocative.

The Man from the Tiber

Stirring, unsettling and well-made.

Gone Fishing

Well-made short mixing a serious story with comedy

GAME

Great, inspiring short that could easily be a feature, taking some great themes and exploring them with a riveting storyline.

Carpool Poker

With a great veteran cast and a funny concept this highly enjoyable scenario works well.

Watershed

A short with high production values, cinematography and an engaging story.

Go Crazy with Crazy

Unusual drama that takes an unexpected twist.

Demons

Certainly full of foreboding and darkness, this is an artistic film that lingers in the mind.

Unleash Your Inner Gent

Good example of a micro film with humour!

A Queer City

Interesting insight into the drag scene in Norwich through authentic experiences of some of those involved.

The GIFT

Shocking to the core, this drama goes to some dark places. Well directed and slick.

Modern Art

Amusing short, to the point and a good story.

Clea

Well constructed short sci/fi drama that takes a dramatic turn.

White spirit

Kind of off the wall quirky short film with a heart.

The Bridge

Engaging drama, taking a familiar premise and giving it new energy

He, She, The River

A very poetic, beautiful film, made in the style of a visual poem

FLYING STARS

Skilful animation

Fade Out

Intriguing short, ends a little soon maybe, or maybe not..it's a good example of information being unravelled slowly.

Bye Bye Bridges

A relevant story to our time played out through one couple's dilemmas.

Last Date

Tense and thrilling, this definitely keeps you guessing all the way to the slightly (at least for me) ambigious ending.

Greenhorn

Great short that goes down an unexpected direction.

The father, the child and the mother

Interesting drama told in an unexpected way and with a certain unique style.

Mud Road

Nice, documentary style, simple story following real people.

Humphrey

A unique film with high production value and a simple, yet effective and original story.

Time is Money

Original, bizarre story that draws you in,

LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!

Ambitious storyline keeps you guessing.

We Want to Play the Emotions

The story pulls us in with its recognizable stuggle, only I was personally a little confused by the ending.

Monster Sitter

Quirky little comedy

Extinctions

Tense and well-set up with an interesting premise, using a tight space to increase the pressure and conflict.

Race to Happiness

Original comedy about a father who must reach his son's wedding on time.

Inside My Mind

Intriguing short that keeps you guessing even after it's over.

The Price

Great concept, enjoyable story and thought provoking. Only slightly put off by the range of accents in the cast that didn't help to make them seem like the same family.

Q Ghostly Remote Effect

Very beautiful images and atmosphere in this short scifi drama.

Sacrifice

This short film is a sentimental story but it manages to stay away from melodrama and hit the right beats.

The Blue Light Stays On

A short drama that pulls you in emotionally and takes you to an unexpected place. A nice example of the power of simplicity at work.

Kotpad Weaving: The Story of a Race Against Time

Nicely filmed documentary.

Alone

Extremely creepy and well-made short film, using simply ways to create a thrilling, tense atmosphere

Serafin

Atmospheric, slow but steadily building to its climax

One Day Notice

great short, funny and high stakes plus excellent acting.

Keep Mum

A horror/ thriller that keeps you guessing.

Drown the Clown

Tight story, keeps you watching!

reVirgination

A good story, told with light humour around a heavier theme

All the time in the world

Simple and textured, a sweet and touching short film.

The boy who stopped breathing

Nicely made story with a strong child protagonist, dealing with an important topic in a relatable way.

With Love from Your Daughter, Ammu

A short written around an important theme with some nice moments,.

THE FISHERMAN

Beautiful peformances in this simple yet high-stake story.

The Watcher

Atmospheric and well-made with strong acting.

The Dispensable

A little on-the-nose Covid 19 morality tale..

Hellfire

Fans of slick editing and compilation action style footage will enjoy this short.

Stargirl

Interesting genre wise, this drama/sci-fi / comedy goes down a route I didn't expect.

Stories Of The Subconscious Mind

Unsettling drama/horror with a unique premise

Home

Nicely poetic but straightforward short about what Home means to different people living very different lives.

Susie

Interesting thriller/horror with some slick editing, and images.

BRIGHT SIDE IN D MINOR

A very beautiful portrayal of grief and the hope for the future within it.

Swim In The Cold

This is a very beautiful, artistic and sensitively filmed story, with some lovely shots and very good naturalistic acting.

Blood Moon

This short has some slick shots and special effects, and all the usual thrills.

Distilling

Ambitious content, interesting perspective

Happy Tree

Sentimental period story with a heart.

The Battle

Good premise and direction in this short

High Energy

Important themes tackled sensitively here

CRAZY

Amusing and original story!

The Red

Interseting topic and experimental yet easy to follow.

Between Us

Thrilling short film that keeps the tension high throughout.

My Dad's A Rocker

Inspiring and unique subject matter is explored in this personal documentary

Cinquieme Vitesse

Solid little action short.

Residence Ylang Ylang

A beautifully made film, lush scenery, atmosphere and inner workings of family, friends and neighbours in a village in The Comoros.

When Summer Comes

A breezy little short with a sweet theme.

Daughter

A neatly woven drama focusing on some heavy themes. Nicely filmed and acted.

These Broken Wings

This short is very skillfully put together in terms of plot and direction, with excellent, natural actors.

Loretta's Flowers

Intimate drama with subtext

Swarm

This is a nice animation, with strong atmosphere and story.

Payload

Very original, slick and engaging.

The Escape

Strong video game style animated short.

Hatchlings

An unusual story that has been well-produced and directed.

A Day in the Life of A Pint

Amusing little skit. short and sweet.

Again

`cute and making a point...

Morbid Curiosity

Chilling and thought provoking

Sponsored

Well-made, glossy short with a sinister edge

Have Wine, Will Travel

Unusual story, cute, engaging and well-made

The boy in blue

Unusual short animation stylized film

Gateway City - Last Chance

Solid short film

Dismissed

A short film around the important issues of bullying and mental health, told with sensitivity through a strong protagonist.

Madeleine

Thought provoking and mysterious, I wish I understood what it was all about..

Come Around

Succinct story telling around an important topic.

The Comedian

This is beautifully done, defying expectations and with a certain poetry to the filmmaking.

Can't Let it Go!

I have my reservations about the runtime of this comedy, but the premise is amusing, as well as cringeworthy and full of

Stockholm

A poetic and nuanced account of two young strangers finding solace in each other's wounds.

THE RABBIT HOLE

A sinister and layered drama/ thriller with impact.

While We Wait

The film has a solid theme and builds potential for a good laugh as well as some emotional moments.

Abigail

Certainly, this film hits the right scary buttons for anyone seeking a solid horror/ thriller.

Solar Plexus

A hauntingly beautiful short and heavy with the emotion it wishes to express, yet with playful and sweet touches.

FAMILY DANCING

A nuanced and well-directed and acted short film

MERVEILLEUSE

Thoughtful, well-shot and poetic.

Mass

It's nicely shot and a slick production, dealing with some intense and slightly graphic themes.

Adeline

Succinct and emotional story telling, smooth transitions and strong yet subtle acting makes this a lovely short.

Mr Radish

Topical comedic short! Well made.

Trust

A little glimpse at body language

B+

Cute romantic comedy that satisfies.

SNATCHED

I enjoyed the premise but personally felt that the short wasn't quite able to sustain the tension required to make it really thrilling.

NTA (Nuke Them All)

Stylised comedy/action/ drama with a unique perspective.

TREACLE

Very well acted, natural dialogue, performances, and direction. A brief glimpse at how one drunken night could potentially ruin a friendship forever, there's also a deeper message here about what bisexuality means.

A Match Made in Heaven

Slightly disjointed comedy with some off the wall moments.

Wishful Thinking

Quick and amusing, a neat little comedy playing on a familiar premise.

Mansion of Terror

A swiftly edited horror short

The ballad of pipe and necklace

Good storytelling in a cute animated form.

Phase Five

An emotional, moving look at vets reintegrating into society with an important message.

CAPSULES

An interesting sci-fi love story told in a dream-like way with music as the soundtrack

Love at the castle stairs

Another installment in this series, charming

The Innocents of Jewish Cemetery

Well-animated historical story

Homero

A family story full of subtext

A Better Place

Bold, brave and surprising.. there's a lot going on here in 3 minutes, an impressive short film.

Valentina

Cute, concise romantic little story

Patrick

Excellent short, very good acting, production values and a compelling story unravelling all in a very succinct 8 minutes.

Jacob's Recall

Well made, good acting and a concise story

In Other Words

A succinctly told sentimental (but not overly) story of sibling healing through writing.

The Stringless Violin

The film certainly tells a compelling story, but it seems to be slightly mixing genres, in my opinion anyway- sometimes it seems like a child's adventure tale with upbeat music but then it becomes really quite disturbing.

Those Who Wander

A very experimental piece of high quality.

A Short Film About Education

This gritty short film deals with difficult issues with some very natural actors and situations.

LLAMADA

Deeply disturbing thriller/ drama with impact considering it all takes place on a phone call

Lost Paradise

A brief glimpse into the lives, desires, and dreams of a tribe of indigenous people in the Peruvian jungle.

Bilateral

A disturbing story of mental illness told artistically through the eyes of a desperate husband.

Faithless

A hard-hitting story, excellent cast, and great production.

Brother

Shot on an iphone this is an impressive and naturalistic drama.

The Water Whispers To Me

Dark material, interesting story..

Residency

A beautiful film, full of shapes and emotions.

Jenna The Great

This is a charming story, well-written, well-acted and directed. It's entertaining and sweet all the way through.

Li.Le

A really poetic, beautiful and touching animation.

MALARIA

Interesting perspective and well-made

Chasing Lines

Beautifully shot and edited, experimental piece.

S3RIAL

It's certainly slickly made and edited, slightly let down by a certain lack of consistent tension at times in my opinion.

Ara

Sci-fi psychological thriller that keeps you guessing.

GONE

An excellent psychological drama/ thriller building in tension with surreal and sci-fi elements.

Mouth of Truth

This is such an achingly true to life portrayal of teenagers, it's fascinating and depressing at once.

The Coming of Age

Gripping short that really gets inside the mind of the protagonist and keeps you guessing until the end.

Foggy Days

Great observations and very strong actors make this drama very watchable.

Welcome To Heaven / Cielito Lindo

Engaging, great concept and brilliant dialogue.

VOYAGERS

Cute animated story-telling.

Red Velvet Revolution - Part 1

It takes a while to unravel and really follow what's going on, but this has an intriguing premise and is wellmade.

127 Condiments

This comedy gets increasingly obscene but it's funny and off the wall..

Don't Tell Mom

Good, fun and funny little short.

Near the River

Some very beautiful and heartwrenching filmmaking.

Superhero Me

You can tell a lot of work went into the production of this short, it's a unique superhero story with a heart.

So What Now

Good example of a very short short that manages to tackle a dramatic issue in a compelling way.

The Night Before the Morning After

Interesting build up to a slightly ambiguous ending in a drama based around one woman's traumatic past coming to ahead in one night.

Family

Nicely directed and produced, a small scene that conveys a big message.

Before You Woke

High quality and a tense scene of escape, a lot packed into 3 minutes.

Delicacy

Unique story, brilliant cast, an unusual premise that draws you in and manages to be both comedic and somewhat horrifying.

The Tent

Strong story set-up, production value and the scary moments are there.

Home

Good creation of tension and undercurrents in this short, I was waiting for a big finish, but perhaps that is not necessary and left to the imagination.

A Killers Mind

A documentary like snippet delving into the fact that killers could be anyone.

The Chase

Poetic, mystical and with a perpetual undercurrent of menace this is a strong piece.

Affair

Good storytelling, an ambiguous ending in my opinion which makes you question the story again.

In The Dark

Definitely a dark story, it has some strong and believable moments.

Period

Stylized look at a girl's first period, artistic.

Good Girl

Dark and creepy story well directed and acted.

Vanished

This is intriguing and well-made, a nightmarish vision in a way, very interesting perspective, seems almost like the beginning of a feature.

The Axe And The Iron

Comic dialogue, set up, and actors working to make the most of this genre all function to make this a funny short.

Eternal

Nicely done, a complete story told through action alone.

JOE

A cute story, well directed with comic effect all in all very engaging.

The Disguise

A thoughtful and moving story exploring an important idea of indenity and culture through the lives of two young muslim women.

Prom Time!

It's nice to see a refreshingly unique story like this, entertaining and unusual.

Clotilda and the Wyvern

Beautiful silhouette animation with a twist on the usual fairy tale story plot.

Black Taxi

This short has big ambition for a dramatic story set against the backdrop of Madrid, the plot could be tightened and I feel personally that the song is overused..that aside, I appreciate the direction and storytelling.

A Medicine for the Mind

An unsuual concept, the short takes an unexpected turn..enjoyable

CAGED

A story set to music evoking the emotions of a young child in trapped circumstances.

Lotus and The Pandemic

Life lessons from a cat's perspective during the pandemic, cute.

UNMASKED

I like this film, it is well-paced and well-acted with sincerity and nuance, it manages to create an engaging scenario out of simple and relatable things. And of course highly relevant.

1 BILLION

An important and engaging short documentary about disability shown through enlightening conversation with several different people.

Schizophrenia

Drives home the message in a thoughtful way without being too on the nose.

Golden Voices

Quite an unusual story with an illuminating ending.

The Smell of Petrol

Dark and disturbing but very well made and an important story to tell.

Vicarious

Fun storytelling pulled off well, entertaining at its 10 minute length.

See my ghost passing away

Poetic and beautifully shot, a dreamlike narrative unfolds.

That Autumn Tuesday

Subtle yet extremely powerful short film.

Because of War, Lust and Love

Beautiful sweeping landscapes and dramatic characters make this one work and give a sense of time and place.

Remembering Cuba

This documentary short is a beautiful portrayal of Cuban Americans reflecting on their past and personal history. Illuminating and engaging from the director and her family.

The Masked 4

A well-made thriller

Tiger in the Jungle

Interesting, experimental piece.

Snow Canon

This short was directed by Mati Diop whose film Atlantics recently debuted on Netflix. It has a dreamlike quality to it and explores female relationships in a very unique way.

Viola's cry

The unusual tale of two people coming together in a way that seems to heal them.

Living The Nightmare

This short makes an impact with its experimental style.

The Red Way

A really interesting perspective on one man trying to find his way essentially with the help of a medicine man.

Halahaches

This animation is truly spectacular, both in effects and story. The sense of time and place as well as character is excellent.

Attila's Garden

Bizarre, amusing, intelligent and never more relevant than today.

Ms. Anita

The short explores a nice an inspiring idea, and it's engaging to watch the dancing element, just for me it slightly lacks a true heart or real believability.

PASSAGE

Great dancers and music plus a sci-fi angle, interesting and inspiring to watch.

Mars

Kind of an incredible film to watch, a perfect example of a story without words not to mention an interactive peformance from an animal and human that is truly spectacular.

Mariposa

A well-directed and acted story that keeps a strong emotional center without descending into sentimentality.

After

An interesting perspective of a unique time and place shown through the experience of the protagonist, a compelling performance.

My heart

Unusual perspective..

White Sun

Sensitively filmed story of a lonely boy one summer.

Last Night

This is an experimental piece, artistically edited and filmed.

Unforgettable memory of a friend

A wonderful performance from the young actor in this short, a gentle coming of age story told to the background of 80s Lebanon.

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Atmospheric and artistic short, not a story but a piece of film work more as art.

Geronimo

It's an interesting short, needs a second view to really understand what it's all about I think..at least for me!

French Courvoisier

I really like this film for it's easy, natural style and camera work. The actors are great and the subject matter relatable.

Stay Quiet

The story is told well with nuances and good emotional yet natural acting.

Farewell To Flesh

atmospheric and stylized, the story tells a lot in few words.

Emperor

This film shows an interesting way to tell a story and with certain style

The Mule

A kind of bizarre story, amusing and experimental

Mulo

Artistically filmed short following the rather bleak story of a migrant and the decisions he must make. Beautiful images and the soundtrack create a distinctly poetic atmosphere.

Out of Gas

amusing and well directed

Bear Traffic

Well-paced drama/ thriller from Brazil

T-Minus

Beautifully poignant short, revealing much in a few words and images and still leaving something to wonder about.

3 Siblings

An inspiring documentary taking a look at three siblings and raising issues of prejudice and acceptance.

The Separation in Quicksand

More of a feeling, a mood than a story as such, experimental style.

X27

This packs a lot into 4 minutes, a good psychological sci fi thriller, could be the beginning of a feature film.

Self Quarantine

This is entertaining mainly because it's obviously very current and the acting is extremely natural, it's basically like sitting in on your friends' zoom conversation and while the ending could be better imo, kudos to the filmmakers for creating this short over the pandemic.

Gold Star

Gripping short that feels like it could easily become a feature film. Good performances.

Collita

Atmosphere and tone are big in this artistic and nuanced Bolivian short.

Fine

Intersting idea and a unique take on what we think vs what we say.

Paulina, the Old Man and the Turtle

Tackling some pretty heavy themes in a childlike way, this short takes an interesting perspective.

Vesper

A nicely created film, production values, music, atomosphere are all high quality.

Witness Was The Rain

A moving documentary about the unjust disappearance and killing of a young man in Chile at the hands of police.

We Are All Here

Interesting view points shared in this compelling docu/drama. Unique way of story telling.

Ulises

This short takes an unusual perspective for its main character, challenging the audience to feel a range of emotions.

Victoria

The sexual fantasies of a girl, dream like..fairly explicit.

This Is Not An Art Work

Thought provoking piece on the question of what makes art art.

The Man That Was Among The People

This is really outstanding filmmaking in my opinion, for a short film it has all the feel of a feature. It is artistic, stylish, minimal and yet relatable through its very human emotions.

The Man In The Box

Excellent animated story, dark and emotional and very well told.

Ñusta Huillac

Excellent historical short film, high quality and transports you to another world.

The Fairest of Them All

Interesting idea and well-executed.

The Debt

Great story, characters and with a touch of dark comedy.

Somewhere, Tomorrow

A poetic drama, well-made and sentimental

Only Yesterday

Interesting filmmaking and musical perspective to a story of a group of friends.

Nine Five

An emotionall story that plays out as a memory. Impactful in its simplicity and powerful images.

Marmalade

Drama that spins off into fantasy as this main character lets her imagination wander. Unique story and very well producted short.

Lowlands

This short has been artistically created and shot, it's plot is somewhat mysterious, but intriguing.

Magic Dream

Original animated story, slightly surreal, fantasy style story.

Mayolo Hotel

Interesting and original storytelling

Departures

A sentimental, heartbreaking subject told with honesty, male protagonist is very good.

Mrs Ashton

A moving story, good character studies and atmosphere...

Sway

A very gripping story with excellent structure to the whole film and good, natural and believable acting.

Mr. Chimes

Amusing little snippet.

BURN

This is an experimental and unusual piece of filmmaking, ideal for anyone looking to be inspired by a more artistic, abstract story.

Littoral

A meaningful story told with some beautiful sweeping shots. Experimental style makes for a thought provoking film.

RUDI (EPISODE 3)

This is a really well-made web series, with good pacing, an emotional heart and some memorable characters.

RUDI (EPISODE 2)

Great vision, story, and filmmaking.

Global Catharsis

A particularly relevant and refreshing look at finding solutions to the state of the world in this story from Peru.

Family Bond

A tight plot, good actors and pacing make this short thriller very watchable.

Mototaxi

Visceral documentary riding around with the driver of a moto-taxi, illuminating and interesting - day in the life type short.

Leaking Blue

Quite an experimental piece, interesting images and ideas.

Julia

Very strong drama, the nuances of character and dialogue are extremely well written, acted, and directed. A poignant and sad story.

It's Not Your Fault

A poetic and moody portrayal of regret and sadness at the end of a relationship, with perhaps a glimmer of hope.

Intervention

Artfully shot this is a poignant story told in an impressive and skilful way,

Idea #1111

Interesting concept explored in this short film.

Here

A beautiful and important documentary, slow paced but watch it and appreciate the shots, the words of the women and the magical surroundings.

Liberty

Simple set-up and pay-off told well and relatable. Enjoyable 5 minute short.

Fury

This short is well made and disturbing, the blur of reality and nightmare is effective, I only found it hard to really understand and relate to the character.

Dykes, Dirties But Not So Bad

Bold filmmaking with some amusing edits and style, with a higher budget it would have worked even better. Entertaining.

Elena

A slow-moving Colombian story but stay with it because it's beautifully and artfully told, and explores some deep and painful themes. The actors are impressive.

Here

The narrator's voice over is effective to tell this deceptively simple story that is actually pretty layered and thought-provoking.

Confinement

Gripping, at times confusing...but well-made.

At The Edge

A sensitive story about a boy and his sick mother, nicely told and professional filmmaking.

Ferrocat

An original story told to good effect..and with an ending you don't really expect.

Apnea

The portrayal of a child witnessing his parents at a pivotal moment in their relationship one summer's day. Visceral.

Nereids

Beautifully filmed story of desire and madness.

Nereids

Beautifully filmed story of desire and madness.

KILLING FOR SPARK

Dark comedy with amusing consequences.

9 Steps

Great set-up, intriguing, at times truly scary and with a twist. Original piece of film.

Jump!

Dark humour at the end of this short film with a bit of a twist.

Murga

This short has a cute and important message from India.

People You May Know

This film is well-made, with 2 strong protagonists and explores thought-provoking, topical subject matter handled sensitively.

The Dinner Party

Another very short snippet of life from this filmmaker Richard B Pierre.

Jogger

Very effective short film, no dialogue required to tell a clear and shocking story.

Mirrorcide

Powerful images create an interesting perspective on a pertinent topic.

Opposites Attack

Good set-up and quick dialogue and cuts to tell a funny story..(I would have preferred it without the background music personally).

Looking for Mr. Stieglitz

An elegant portrayal of a moment in history and the life of Georgia O'Keefe.

TommeLise & The Ogre

A very poetic animation

Squeaky Shoe

Simple premise, well-executed.

Fresh Start

Nice ideas, good imagery, it's always good to see a very short short telling a cohesive story.

Buttons

The heart of the film is in the right place but it's lacking some subtleties and subtext.

The Moment Catcher (Il Collezionista di Attimi)

An ambitious plot that is succesfully brought to life here...sometimes confusing but overall an original and wellmade short.

Minah

A compelling story with strong actors and good pacing and direction.

Coocons from outer space

This short veers from comedy to sci-fi to spoofy horror..it's effects are pretty good and it's entertaining, if at times a little slow.

Mosaic 33

Ambitious story pulled off well with good production values, occasionally the acting slips for me, but the tension is held throughout.

Instant Doctor

Great production values and an important message. Enjoyable and clever film.

Judy Garland: Scandalized

Nice editing with voice over and images from Judy Garland's career to make a point regarding how she was victimized by the press.

Never Talk to Strangers

Great example of how to tell a story in less than two minutes.

Electric Man

An absolutely beautiful short film, cinematic landscapes, a delicately told, unique story ..stands out for imagery and music.

Ashes

Quiet, human drama with subtle emotional impact. Great actors and very well-made.

Worldly Possessions

Well-made horror with good effects.

A Drop

Visually stunning and atmospheric, a beautifully cinematic story.

About Family

High quality production, disturbing and dystopian storyline.

Mockingbird

Drama about a girl with a drug addicted mother, some solid story telling and acting.

Images of Absence

Interesting perspective and a unique way to tell a story.

Tight Spot

Entertaining, good example of a very short short that works.

Tunisia 2045

A great example of how to tell a deep, emotional story in a very short amount of time.

Endemic

Clever and thought-provoking

ZERO

Amusing story , well-made short. Dark comedy.

Secretions

True horror, gory and intense!

TAPETTE (MICHEL'S MOUSE)

Funny and engaging with good actors and direction..very enjoyable and well made film.

SPECK OF DUST

Great, unique idea for a comedy-drama, original and well-acted. Highly recommended.

THE NEXT MORNING

Really enjoyable drama, funny, sweet and very well acted and directed.

The Entomologist

Original subject matter and great production, I enjoyed all the different perspectives..very well made short.

Wild Tides

Gentle and informative profile of a woman and her apprentice working to harvest wild seaweed

Attraction

Creepy vibe keeps you guessing.

FAITH

Keeps you wanting to see what happens and has a meaningful theme..just sometimes a little on the nose with the script.

Altera

Stunningly beautiful piece of art, the music and dancers, the setting..all combine to create a truly beautiful film.

I'll be seeing You

One of those horrors that touches on black comedy - an amusing set up that turns deeply nasty.

Homecoming:Veterans, Wives and Mothers

A really sincere and engaging account of women coming home from war, -a perspective not normally shown. Excellent documentary and insights.

Angel of Decay

Interesting take on the horror genre, disturbing.

The Songwriter

Kind of an abstract look at what it means to be an artist/ musician trying to find meaning

The Urge 2 - It Lies Within

Amusing and quirky animation

On the ropes

Excellent portrayal of relationships and subtext. A family whose dynamics are complicated and full of quiet tension and reflective of the state of their country, Lebanon.

Red Light

excellent drama with comedic elements and a depth of understanding of people.

Centipede Sun

Beautiful, surreal images

Homeland

Excellent depiction of our current times, imaginative and quietly powerful.

The Inquiry

Keeps you gripped through to the end..a good drama with a twist.

Neer (Water)

Quietly beautiful...slow moving but meaningful and well directed.

Smell, But I Love You

Alone

Original short with a menacing undertone

Alone

Original short with a menacing undertone

Work From Home

Interesting idea, I wanted it to go further than it did, but well made and a unique story.

The Arrangement

Gripping at times and entertaining ..a well made thriller.

The Devil May Care Trilogy

Strong acting, production values and a slick look stand out in this trilogy.

The Victim

Leaves an emotional impact.

You Don't Belong Here

Solid psychological thriller with an unusual premise

Misperception

An interesting idea for a story, unique and carried out effectively

She Be the One

The short moves briskly through comic set-ups and bizarre outcomes..entertaining.

Jack's Shed

If you like horror you will enjoy this one! It has some tense and unpleasant moments true to the genre.

Dirt

If you like gory horror you will enjoy this clever and quick-moving short.

TV Smuggler

Intersesting scenario produced, directed and acted to a high quality.

The Alphabet

A sweet little short that shows the power of film with little or no dialogue to tell a story.

Sirens Song

Original idea, well-produced

Flawless

Entertaining and original story.

io innerself

Excellent animation with a fun story.

Self Servers Prequel : The Collected Shorts

Original, quirky content.

Gelato - Seven Summers of Ice Cream Love

Beautiful and sweet short animation with an historical and romantic slant.

Gelato - Seven Summers of Ice Cream Love

Beautiful and sweet short animation with an historical and romantic slant.

Gelato - Seven Summers of Ice Cream Love

Beautiful and sweet short animation with an historical and romantic slant.

Minotauress

Surreal tale, quirky,

Passport

Sensitive filmmaking with subtle nuances.

Cut! Don't Cut!

Entertaining spoof

Huntress

Enjoyable story, entertaining sci-fi with an original stance

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

Entertaining, the kind of short that feels like a precursor to a bigger commercial feature.

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

Entertaining, the kind of short that feels like a precursor to a bigger commercial feature.

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

Entertaining, the kind of short that feels like a precursor to a bigger commercial feature.

What Follows the Night

A quietly beautiful, unique piece.

Mushtown

An original story combining coming of age themes with an unpleasant turn of events. Great scenery.

Emily

Creepy and mysterious if slightly confusing at the end,

BOOTYFUL

well-crafted character piece with original ideas

Cape Cod

Perfectly captures the slow long days of summer and the impatience, boredom and freedom of being 16.

Bandhi ( The Hostage)

Unusual thriller with a twist

Rooftop Battle

Slick quality and an interesting story.

Tomorrow

A sensitively directed story filmed to the dramatic backdrop of rural Ireland

Clustifer

A dark and intense drama, effective.

The Perfect Life of a Perfect Couple in a Perfect House: Season 42

Experimental short of high quality, if you enjoy alternative stories you will appreciate this filmmaking,

R.E.M.

Unique and disturbing story told to good effect.

Miranda

A compelling and slick flash short film that manages to convey deep emotion in a very brief space of time.

Stroke of Midnight

High production quality in this short and two strong performances as the couple battle out relationship issues on NYE.

POLLUX

A gritty story, filmed with style and with strong performances.

An Interview with Kim Longinotto

Interesting interview with an articulate, intelligent filmmaker.

Peek-A-Boo

Definitely keeps you on your toes with creepy scare tactics and an unconventional set-up.

SANTA SHAKTI

Beautifully shot and immersive documentary experience. (no traditional narrative or voice-over)

Closure

The natural style of direction and acting works well and draws you in...all in all effective, just somehow not quite as tight or compelling as promises to be at first, but good original material.

Flatman

Interesting little animation with a point to make.

Johnny's Rocket

Amusing storytelling.

Heart of the Forest

Highly original, a beautiful location and compelling characters.

Kilo Valley

I got a little lost in some of the plotting of this short but it has a certain quality of production and good acting from the lead.

The Unhappy Woman

Great, concise, funny and dramatic..5 minutes of fantastic story telling.

Mr. Sumbody

Ambitious plot and told with a certain style, entertaining.

Muse

Succinct short story with a nice twist.

Tea for Two

This is a really quite unique story that unravels in unexpected ways and still leaves you wondering.

Miles

A complicated relationship story nicely shot to the background of sweeping and dramatic landscapes.

Planning the Funeral

Amusing short that goes off on an unexpected tangent.

Sugar

Succinct storytelling that keeps you on your toes ready for the inevitable..

Wowzers

Excellent editing, pretty disturbing/ mind-twisting subject matter, experimental style and a story somewhat open to interpretation.

The Inside

This has some impressive production and is definitely creepy with all the right thrills although for me the climax and end sequence were a little confusing.

Edith

Interesting perspective on a grieving widower. Nicely shot with seamless past-present transitions

Sullivan

Well- crafted comedy-drama paying homage to the '80s in aesthetic and content. Confident film making and a fun story.

I'll Hide You Seek

It's a sweet, simple story that comes together nicely.

The Fear We Share

Well-crafted and layered story with an element of surprise.

Annie Waits

A different perspective on a young woman and her dating life.

Copenhagen Road

Pretty compelling thriller that keeps you guessing.

Notes From Melanie

Cute, well-written and structured story.

Fool for Christ

Interesting perspective, an ending that is a little abrupt.

Turned

Fans of the horror/ vampire won't be disappointed.

Ultra-Girl

Well conceived story, good main lead and a nicely complete emotional journey for the character.

Knight Watch

Interesting idea created to good effect, creepy.

Inside the Grace

A quirky idea with slick editing.

Pure O

Quirky and stylized short..entertaining characters, sometimes slightly bizarre in terms of plot.

Disorder

This is a truly chilling story with layers of emotion, an excellent lead performance and script. A detailed and thoughtful film.

Nightingale

Nicely plotted story with emotional detail.

Stuck

An amusing and unique idea explored to comic effect in this short.

Tell No Tales

Great film making in this simple cowboy story told with style and a good sense of the Western genre.

Hymn of Hate

This story has a quiet but profound emotional impact and is well-directed, turning a simple scenario into a story with an important message.

Somatic

High quality film making and a unique story, told simply and sensitively.

These Few Hours

Interesting idea explored well in this short, effective storytelling.

Lemons

A great short featuring a strong female lead as she navigates a break-up. Told with a nice balance of lightheartedness and emotion. Very enjoyable.

Everybody Knows

Well acted with a good script in an atmospheric setting, this is an enjoyable story of a musician trying to figure out his way.

The Exchange

Comedy sketches centered around the differences between US and British slang.

Burned

Short and sweet in the style of a silent movie with a twist on the horror/noir genre... entertaining.

Amy's in the Freezer

Good pacing, amusing comedy/horror that ties up with a satisfying ending.

Strangers

Gripping subject matter and characters in this dark drama.

Retch

This story brings up some interesting issues within a gripping context.

Christmas Eve: Panic at the Poles

Amusing Christmas perspective told through musical numbers..

Glass

A family drama with a certain sentimental tone

The Son, the Father

There is a lot packed into this short story-wise and it works well for the running length yet also I could imagine it developed as a longer film. A creepy vibe pulled off with style and a twist.

Rocket Man

Believable acting and a good story..nicely shot too.

Formaldehyde

A unique perspective and story, high quality film making.

Light in Dark Places

A simple yet emotional story told effectively and with a distinctive style.

Cleveland

A unique look at the dark and sadly familiar theme of school shootings in the US. The film makes a statement without overtly doing so.

Blue

Interesting almost wordless tale that speaks volumes.

The Delivery

Slick action and good acting make for a well-paced and layered short film.

The Last Ten Seconds

Emotionally intense and very well created with style and a strong sense of storytelling through carefully edited images and snippets of conversation/ dialogue.

The Pirate Captain Toledano

High production quality here considering the period and setting and a nicely told story...a slightly less climactic ending than I imagined but effective nonetheless.

The Door

A short with emotional impact, making us think without much explanation or dialogue at all - effective for what it sets out to do.

Wired In

Powerful short communicating much in 3 minutes about the emotions involved in grieving and the intensity of those feelings.

Don't Be Afraid

A story of loss and coping with an unknown future..told with the moody backdrop of a suburban night.

Name Escapes Me

An intricate script and strong performances make for a good, realistic drama here. Direction and photography also lend to the style.

Subject 16

This is a compelling and ambitious story with two strong characters all crammed into 22 minutes.

The Empty House

Very good script, direction and acting here as the story unfolds at the perfect pace with creepy unease becoming increasingly horrific.

The Kid

This short feels like the beginning of something bigger like a feature. In a way it left little explained because of that, but it has very good special effects and is very succinct.

Jameson

Well-made and original with minimal dialogue and an atmospheric location... high-quality filmmaking with an imaginative ending.

Balkan Disko

Documentary on Balkan Music covering various aspects of it in an informal style..snippets of interviews with musicians and Dj's and giving an overall impression of its mainstream success.

Finding Phoebe

This short is very complete, packing a lot of character, story, atmosphere and nuances into its 20 minutes. The acting is very good and the direction and camera work show style and flair.

In Jerusalem: Elections 2013

An interesting array of interviews from people in Jerusalem - compelling material told in a rough documentary format.

Résilience

A sweet, steady unfolding story of the relationship between a grieving mother and her son.

Along The Dotted Line

An interesting take on the human/Ai theme - told as a quiet and unassuming character drama.

Get Ripped

Told with a minimal style in black and white, this is an unusual story.

Smile

A layered story, unique and relevant. A great performance from the main actress.

End of the world

A gritty piece, creative and compelling in its unique format and style of story telling.

Lilith

Directed, shot and edited with a stylish flair this short has high production values, an original story and makes it all happen with minimal dialogue. Gritty/ violent subject matter.

Vessel

Its a neat idea and told fairly succinctly with the subtitles but for me lacks some essential conflict and emotional connection to be fully invested. A unique piece though.

Untravel

Unique subject matter, layered and thought provoking - a great little short.

Out of the blue into the black

Not for the fainthearted, this story has some intense moments and is at times quite hard to watch but the story is drawn out well and to good effect.

La Fera

The sentiment behind the story is there but I felt the plot was missing something in the middle to really connect with us emotionally.

Tetsu Kono's Crazy Routine

Certainly very unique subject matter! this is a brief look at one Japanese man's "crazy routine" indeed, and one that also reveals a glimpse of the layers beneath him.

Submit

I thought this was an ambitious short with a fairly complex plot, topical themes, and layered characters all of which was successfully conveyed for high emotional impact.

Getting fat in a healthy way

The highly original script and great production values make this a short with a style all its own.

Yellow

Very well animated short, fantastical way to tell a story with music and images.

Sons of no one

A gripping drama with interesting characters and natural acting, a well-made, unique short. Can imagine it lengthened as a feature.

Joy Palace

Quite a dark, hopeless and sad tale told with style and an emphasis on the inner world of the character.

Neverlanding - A bad thriller

The filmmaker clearly has style and skill although I didn't personally understand the message of the story, which is certainly on the experimental/surreal side.

Wien for life

Very off the wall story that gets progressively more so as it goes on..well-made.

Fault Line

An original idea for a story and well-made with building tension.

Patision Avenue

A very unique perspective on a story filmed in one take on a single long shot through Athens. Interesting.

The Open Jaw

A darkly twisted animation.

To The Grave

Sometimes really amusing black comedy with an unusual premise and good acting.

Clemence's afternoon

A poignant animation that reveals the harsh truth of childhood bullying.

The First Born

It has a promising beginning with good special effects but it grows a little comical and cliche when the bad guy comes in in my opinion, still entertaining and well-made!

WHEATMAN

Great animation and a unique idea come together for a very well-made short film.

November Will Be May

A drama that unfolds to reveal a personal moment in a tragic history.

The Urban Suite

This is a mixture of historical documentation, poetry, and visual storytelling - an interesting, look at a changing part of Seoul seen through the eyes of two filmmakers

Domino Effect

A dark story but told well through emotional acting and sparse dialogue.

The Troubled Troubadour

Interesting, original filmmaking

The Denodnaba Prologue

Interesting and surreal short told more through visuals and movement - feels like a snippet of a larger piece in many ways.

Goodbye L.A.

A short that's full of conflict and has a high production value but just occasionally slips into some cliche dialogue and set-ups.

Living Colors

An interesting, dark story idea with a surprising ending. Well made and atmospheric.

Doggy Style

A cute, somewhat bizarre idea told in a funny way.

My Sister's Birthday

The images and cinematography are very good in this short, the story could be more streamlined, but it achieves the vision from the POV of a young girl.

Lifever

Excellent and original story told with emotion, well acted and directed.

Above The Mist

Very dark themes told with style and artistry.

Namnam Buknyeo (aka Beyond Love)

Interesting subject matter in a well produced documentary short.

Second Acts

Two very strong performances and an incredibly uplifting story of chance meetings make this sentimental romance work.

Rayless

While there are some script and plot issues, the filmmakers deserve praise for an ambitious and brave topic handled well and a tensely created atmosphere

14 July (aka 14 Juillet)

A sentimental tale, visually enjoyable and touching without words.

Waiting for Lou

A succinct short drama with a compelling and magnetizing performance from the young protagonist. Something you can imagine as a feature that also triumphs as a short of this length

Pori: A city called home

Beautiful images and editing

Death - Jumping to Next Reality (A Vedic Perspective)

Informative if a little lacking in charm, still good for those interested in this topic and with music and visuals that tell the story.

Behind the Mirror

A short with a sinister, quirky feel about fate.

Hush

A dark story with a twist, well realised.

Night's Portrait

Beautiful imagery for a minimalist story

Coelacanth

I give this short kudos for packing in a lot of story and character and aiming for emotion and laughs..I'd say it doesn't quite reach the heights it's aiming for but well made nonetheless.

Must Be This Tall to Ride

A sensitively told story of adolescent relationships

501 Days

An ambitious story told well with good production values

The Racist Neighbour

Amusing and unexpected short poking fun at racist assumptions.

Into The Dark

A unique premise that unfolds and is only clarified right at the end...good effects.

Birds of a Feather

An Intense little short with a good performance from the lead who offers a strong presence, emotion and pulls off the dialogue which does occasionally get a little cliche.

Dating Daisy - The Series - Chapter 1

This is a cute drama with realistic performances, the whole story built around a will they get back together premise.

Reflection

An imaginative and simple story idea well realised through its direction and acting.

Horizon

A very beautiful and haunting drama executed with high production quality.

AmeriKa

A layered, imaginative and daring story that portrays an alternative version of America to great effect. Direction, story and acting are all of a high level. Will make you want to watch it again.

The New Adventures of Brobot Johnson

Inventive, imaginative and funny this is a unique short that mixes the silent film genre with music and scifi

The Ballerina, Her Shoemaker and His Apprentice

A beautifully and artistically shot and edited short.

Savage Ivy

Concisely told story that begins vague and a little mysterious and ends with a twist you don't see coming,

Bleoistraat 11

Slightly surreal, offbeat animation that successfully captures a certain time of life for two young friends.

Synapse

entertaining zombie short...

Tigerstyle

I really enjoyed this little insight -documentary style -into the music and lives of two Sikh Dj/ producer brothers in Glasgow.

Memory Box

An emotional and sentimental story that explores another perspective into what may be going on in the complexities of memory.

Fragile

Well paced drama full of emotion and a strong actor gluing it all together for maximum impact.

The Final Punchline

Well made and with a certain charm, although at times some parts of the story weren't totally clear.

Glucose

Excellent graphics in this experimental piece.

The House Of Ill Compute

With its retro vibe and natural performances this short is good watching despite not being particularly action packed.

Maltempo

A slow build to a satisfying climax, this short is made with attention to detail, high production value and the set ups and pay offs are crafted well.

Doghunter

This short tells an atmospheric story without employing dialogue..and does so successfully.

First Time

Draws out the suspense well and takes us to a disturbing and unexpected climax.

Where Are You Buddy?

An eye opening documentary on child workers, narrated by those interviewed..the film reveals deep injustice through the innocence of children.

Le Risque Zero

Bizarre and funny story, well made.

The Gods - The Series - Chapter 1

This features some solid actors and natural dialogue, has a good flow to it.

Donkeys

This short is basically pretty funny, thanks to amusing scenarios, some bizarre characters and good acting.

Baklava

Unique and well acted drama with quirky moments, an interesting slice of one couple's life.

Outer

This short veers between being at times genuinely scary to kind.of flat. Effects and tension are good but its let down by some confusing moments in plot.

The Search

A short with a unique twist you don't see coming!

Into Memory

Although lacking in any major plot tension, the very theme of this short implies a greater conflict and therefore has impact. The actors bring realism and depth, particulalry the main character with cancer.

No Bread

The realism and quiet despair has impact in this story. It represents something that happens the world over as people's livelihoods are threatened by bigger, competitive business. Filmed from a tender but detached, matter of fact point of view.

Never Steady, Never Still

This is one of those shorts that feels like the beginning of an intricate feature. Filmed to the backdrop of stunning landscapes, it has depth and detail.

Acantilado

Sensitively directed this is a subtle, sad but also hopeful story that unfolds over the course of a hot afternoon in Madrid

Keep your hair on, Oliver

Amusing and well crafted animation, full of detail.

A Tale of Love, Madness and Death

A quietly devastating portrait of a family suffering in different physical and emotional ways. Beautifully shot with a sensitive, artistic eye.

The Final Scene

A melancholy portrait of a man whose life has changed drastically over the years.

Arise

The sometimes slow but delicate unravelling of the plight of two siblings dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake that changed their lives.

Kickabouters

An up close look at a neighborhood football club in chile filmed in documentary style.

Multiverse Dating for Beginners

I enjoyed this original take on a kind of version of groundhog day about a girl and guy jaded by typical romantic relationships. Entertaining and well made.

As my heart beats

A story that plays out fearlessly to a heartbreaking ending. That is to say, the narrative unfolds through the emotions and actions of the characters and will keep you wondering until the very end.

Death by Script

A concise comedy thriller that works well in its length and subject matter - well made.

Together, Infinitely

Tells a slow but sweet story of the bond between grandmother, mother and daughter.

The Doppel Chain

There are some familiar horror cliches here - a cabin in the woods, a lone stranger but so what? this short is packed with tension, a good twist and begins with some great dialogue which adds depth to the characters.

The Drowning Pool

Stylistically shot and creepy, this dark drama has a unique edge.

American Refugee

Solid drama following the dilemma of this young protagonist.

Bailabilonia

Beautiful imagery, a strong message and incredible dancers.

Honest People

This has the ingredients for an interesting drama but sometimes falls down on the script and a lack of character depth, all the same entertaining and made with quality.

Future is imminent

I enjoyed the visual style of this story which is still extremely relevant today. It's not an action packed film but the slow unfolding of events seen through the eyes of the child has a memory like quality that is beautiful.

Private Eye

An interesting and ambitious premise for this drama/scifi although I wasn't totally convinced by the way it unfolds at the end. A fun watch.

Syndromes of mimicry

This is an interesting look at a moment of transformation in Lithuania, told in a quirky and imaginative way.

The apartment

A simple but effective story told with style.

Stamm

Interesting themes and well executed drama

Will Sampson

This is cute and well paced and funny, an enjoyable and relatable comedy drama.

Frogs' Song

Really unique and well animated with excellent music

ALZHAÏMOUR

This is sweet and original and very well made with a great soundtrack too.

Jamie

This is well made with a subtle touch and a nicely complete story.

VOID

Eerie short that moves swiftly along, well filmed and sparse dialogue...kind of like a very bad dream.

George

A short and amusing comedy, perfect length for this kind of set up.

Unspoken War

A very eye opening documentary, high quality filmmaking.

The Allotment

A very personal and nostalgic documentary, a sweet look at family and the past.

THE STAINED CLUB

A curious story with deeper layers of meaning.

Tony

What at first feels like familiar content does take an unexpected turn which was refreshing. Nicely told with action without over explaining the story.

BEAR WITH ME

Very sweet story and high quality animation, a good example of story telling without dialogue.

Love Is All

Some viewers will require a little patience to get into this short but ultimately will be rewarded for hanging in. It has a certain style and sense of reality and I appreciate the slow unfolding of the story.

THE LIQUEFACTOR

Great animation and story, original.

Speechless

The power of showing not telling is made clear here with this impressive and emotional short where a lack of subtitles also helps to drive home the profound message at its heart.

The Path of the Shadows

A disturbing but important story told in a mixed style of documentary and drama which is very effective.

AFTER THE RAIN

Imaginative and well animated, a great little story.

Shoot faster, baby!

Engaging for its style but relies quite heavily on dialogue without much emotional depth of character..the noir genre comes through though, loud and clear.

Exland

Very powerful images in a visual piece of art.

La Boquilla, Mi Paraiso / La Boquilla, My Paradise

This short tells the important story of a beautiful part of the world in need of environmental awareness.

Baked Pears

This somewhat bizarre story is a well filmed and artistically realised piece of cinema.

The Color of the Current

A tender portrayal of the reality facing the protagonist in this documentary. Well realised.

Eventide

Truly stunning filmmaking, poetic and visually very beautiful. It is experimental in that this is not a regular narrative but rather artistic story telling exploring existential themes.

Switch Off

If you enjoy Indian filmmaking the style of this short with its scenery and final credits song will please you. It has a message to convey which it does simply.

Demons

This is moving on some levels but perhaps lacks conclusion, nonetheless it is effective in tone.

Hourglass

I found this touching and profound in a few short minutes, effective story telling.

Let's break the sky and take a piece

A very touching, well made drama that showcases fine story telling, acting and direction.

The sucker

Entertaining and well made.

Frail

An intriguing tale, well shot and mysterious with quite a creepy twist.

Gusla or the Spirits

A kind of surreal animation with a charm and realism and interesting subject matter.

PINK BOYS

Good documentary with a relevant message for today, an insight into various men´s experiences in life concerning their masculinity.

Dum Dum Dumroo

A simple film with a message.

Odayaka-Ya

An inspiring look at what community can do together for a more peaceful, healthy world.

The Withcer

A deeply affecting documentary of one man's struggle after abuse, told with raw sincerity and gentleness.

Hooligan Hairdresser

Well photographed, artistic and funny, particularly for those who know Spain and Madrid, but it also works for those who don't.

Thanks4giving

This doesn't quite have enough conflict to sustain the light, amusing topic in a way that really engages us but the performances are promising.

Fractured Souls

This film takes an interesting angle to explore its story and keeps you wondering for a while about where it's all going.

Colette and the room B-12

This moves along well and it has an interesting ending and is an enjoyable short. Could have been more to it perhaps narrative wise.

The Dress on Her

This story is quietly heartbreaking and told through two sincere and believable child performances.

Passengers

A compelling story of a dad struggling to connect with his son. Good performances and script.

Blue Peter

A superior short for its theme and the way it's filmed with quiet moments that speak volumes.

Lucky Day

This is enjoyable and takes an unexpected turn, amusing.

Duplicity

Interesting idea which keeps you guessing, if a little confused - I was hoping for something more at the end.

The Gift

An excellent portrayal of a pivotal moment in a young boys life, high production values, great period costumes, location and believable performances.

THE QUEEN

This short has some interesting imagery and bold camera shots, but I was lost in the narrative and confused about what was fueling the suspense which made it hard to feel involved or invested in the story.

Deer Boy

This is a wonderfully dark and profound story, told with excellent camera work, editing and sound effects and no dialogue. It's a film that will stay with you.

Skin

A artistically shot story of a complicated mother and daughter relationship, told sparingly but to great effect.

Building Room

This feels like a very personal project, the animation is interesting and open to interpretation.

Tapas

A strong narrative and some good performances make this compelling.

Minimal at Most

The comedy has a funny premise and is well realised production wise but something was missing for me to make it really shine.

Guinea Pig

I truly appreciate the feeling and theme behind this short, but I am not sure if it totally has the impact it desires. Subjective, perhaps.

The Walker

This story is not what it seems at first and when that realisation comes it certainly hits you emotionally. Interesting and effective.

SILENCES

A very beautifully shot film that merges past and present in a poetic, dream like way at times yet also grounds it in the harsh reality that is central to the story.

Dinner Guest

This short is very good because the story feels totally complete while still serving up some tense moments. Subtext is there and the ending shows character development not always seen in a short of this length.

Birdlime

This is sweet, entertaining and well animated with a complete story that works on a funny and also emotional level.

Michael

A little ambitious for what it ends up pulling off, although the main actor gives a strong performance, it's the story that, while suspenseful, doesn't quite fully convince as it could.

The Rose Garden

The script and acting is very good, the subtext is not lost to on the nose lines and the overall effect paints a very realistic situation.

Holding on to Nothing

The production values are high with nice photography and direction and the story takes a tongue in cheek homage approach to film noir.

HYBRIDS

Acclaimed animation short taking a look at the impact of the environment.

OUTDOORS

High quality animation and a cute story.

Going Home

This film is original and funny the script and direction are really good! The premise is intriguing and all in 8 minutes, it's a great example of how much you can do in a short without that much dialogue or exposition -just great storytelling.

I love YU

A poignant and sweet testament to a long marriage through the changes of the country. This short does a good job of its seamless transitions between memory and reality.

Puppet's Kingdom

This is a well thought out story and it's paced well and enjoyable. At times perhaps it's a tiny bit predictable and occasionally the acting fails to convince.

Mum

This manages to be really creepy through music and atmosphere without having much of a narrative, which I think makes it a success in terms of an example of what potential a horror short can have.Production values are high.

Tram

Amusing and well realised animation.

The horizon line

A strong performance from the child actress here plus a compelling story told in a realistic way.

Sleepy Steve

Enjoyable and entertaining as a little showcase of mixed fun animation and live-action.

The award

The Award is a small very touching story but also very grounded in harsh reality and touches on important themes much much larger than it which makes it a stand out short with an excellent performance from the child.

Where you find shelter

Engaging story about parents who don't know how to make their daughter happy since forcing her to leave a cult. Dramatic and touching, it's a subtle portrayal of difficult emotions and themes.

Pure Madness

Disturbing and profound, this is a harsh look at the delicate state of a man's brain and his mental illness, brought to the screen with a delicate bravery through the performance and direction.

The Girl In The Dress

This is charming, funny and really well written, directed and acted. I really enjoyed the performances, a brilliant short.

Mimicry

Very poignant and relevant in our society, the themes tackled by this short are presented in a way so that we relate to the emotional journey of the characters which makes the short stand out not just for the topic but for the story telling, acting and direction.

Hotel Bleu

Strong quirky original characters and performances make this story effective. The main character goes on an emotional journey that touches the audience, it's good story telling and good filmmaking.

14 years and one day

This film is brilliantly acted with deep characters and a resonating story that builds, it's really an example of great filmmaking that keeps your gripped and emotionally invested all the way through.

The Best Customer

Superior animation and story with excellent attention to detail.

Dahlias: An Anthology In Four Chapters

An interesting look at four women's lives, poetic and beautifully shot.

Gaia

Short but powerful, a snippet of something important that we should all consider.

BOMBERMAN

High tension in a small space and an original concept.

Mann

I really enjoyed this short, the story creates a lot of pathos for an expressionless mannequin which is down to skillful story telling and direction.

Lower Heaven

A very strong drama with an excellent cast and realistic feel. This is a hard and sad story told without sentimentality.

Killing Thyme

Very high production values, acting and story. Original story that doesn't descend into total sentimentality but is still emotionally effective.

No sex

It's funny and it moves swiftly along and engages with the topic and acting. I would have preferred it not to have gone totally off the wall around half way through as the reality of the scenario worked fine before but the ending is great.

FOX

This is a delicately filmed tragic story, shot with realism and a strong sense of atmosphere. I found it beautiful and liked how it slowly built to its finale. The dialogue, the things unsaid, the characters were all very well handled. Has the feel of a feature in a short.

Coma

This film hits hard and keeps a brisk pace with a few unusual turns that elevate the action from similar themed stories seen before.

Subculture

This short takes a look at a subculture that shocks - It's entertaining but I was hoping for more in terms of plot. Still an amusing look at the world of sex dungeons.

Doors

This is a very unique story, a sort of surreal concept written in a way that appeals to those with a quirky imagination. It's well realised with high quality production values. Only at times may seem confusing but that's the experimental nature of the story.

SUPERVIVERE

Shot a bit like a dream with haunting music, this is a interesting account of 3 deserters of the Spanish civil war. Atmospheric and original.

A TANGO IN SAN FRANCISCO BY PASCAL MOLAT

It's always nice to watch a professional dancer showing his skills, and that's what this film is, a voice over of his life to date while he dances in impressive outdoor spaces.

WSIM: What Suffered Inside Me

Impressive and haunting, the context of this short animation gives it even more impact.

Forgotten Life

A short but sweet poignant look at the personal effects of dementia to a mother and her daughter. Manages to get right to the emotional heart of the issue in just 4 minutes.

Glow

Nicely shot and edited, but at times a bit confusing as to what was going on in the narrative. Fans of more experimental, interpretative cinema will enjoy this short.

The Road to Nickelsville

An eye opening look at a several individuals living in this homeless camp, well shot with illuminating interviews, leaving lots to think about.

The Birch Grove

I found this to be very moving. It's a poetic blend of dance, narration and lovely shots of a period house and grounds. An original vision of a story with some very talented dancers and actors.

A Beautiful Dawn

Ambitious in scope, sometimes confusing but nicely shot. I found it a bit hard to follow and understand the actor sometimes, although I feel the story speaks to a bigger, interesting theme it didn't always come through as clear as intended.

Messed Up

There's something quite theatrical about it, it's an original concept and is pulled off with effect.

Your Audience

A dark, brooding and mysterious short that is beautifully directed, shot and edited with an artistic eye and an effective simplicity.

FORGET ME

Some of this is really nicely shot and edited, but parts of it just fall into a bit of a cliche and the ending is very abrupt after quite a slow build up.

The Art to Live: Holy Land

An interesting documentary that takes a close look at some unusual characters, told in an engaging and original way.

Adrift

An emotional journey into two characters in what is a moving portrayal of loneliness. Well acted and directed to produce an effective and emotional piece.

The Girl and the Mask

An interesting concept but I personally found it confusing to follow.

The Visa

This short was enjoyable but I was waiting for a pay off that didn't seem to come, at least for me. I enjoyed the main performance of the actress.

A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser

An entertaining comedy with amusing dialogue and good performances all round, jumps in time at first are confusing but this is an engaging story of friendship - Very Los Angeles.

Crossing Shadows

While ambitious and entertaining the jagged flashbacks confuse things and a lot of the dialogue falls into cliche, but that aside the story moves along to an unexpected finish.

Batum

Evocative and poetic, this experimental piece is visually strong and flows like memories and poems it depicts.

Riven

Good story and effects/ production values are of a high quality.

The Lords of Destiny

Intriguing concept carried out well, sometimes the acting let down the impact of the story but overall a well-realized short that explores dark contemporary themes.

Disruption

The ending is what makes this story work brilliantly, a fun, amusing short unafraid to explore an original twist.

The Candykillers

A dark comedy with an amusing twist, well realized and fast paced. A quirky story that stands out for originality.

KNIFES

Nice camera work and set up to the story, I was expecting more of a twist at the end. The soundtrack adds to the mood and the decision to remove sound from dialogue is interesting.

CRACKS

A nice short drama with good family tension just suffering from some inconsistent sound at times.

La Proie

Well paced, edited and shot with the atmospheric backdrop of a small town gas station over the course of a night, this short is compelling and ultimately tragic.

Mi Dulcinea

A very short, sweet and simple story that gives us a glimpse into childhood and adulthood and that space between.

Clementine & Joe

Simple girl meets boy story told effectively without dialogue.

We are working...

A beautiful portrayal of workers in the forest, short but evocative.

SUBASTADOS

A simple but effective story with impact.

The Perfect Day

Amusing and engaging, this is an original twist on a familiar theme and a highly enjoyable, swift- moving comedy.

Porcelain Stare

Short and to the point, this film succeeds for it's no nonsense approach to narrative and a creepy twist.

The Astronomical, Astrological and Mythological

Experimental films are so subjective, this one has an interesting theme which it explores conceptually through three characters. If you like to ponder things and get drawn into a dream like state, you'll enjoy this short.

Damage Control

I really enjoyed this political drama for it's quick pace and skillful story and dialogue. Considering it is basically talking heads, it was well done and I could see it as a feature.

Make Ups

Experimental and without narrative yet nicely shot with an artistic eye, this short somehow evokes loneliness and something of the human experience without saying a word.

Local time

The problem is the sound quality, it is really not good. The camera work when interviewing is also quite amateur. With a re-edit and story woven in this would work.

Patty Lovesick

Strong acting, good dialogue and an amusing story, I enjoyed this film although it could have been shorter and still worked just as well in my opinion.

Catch me if you can!

A quirky and original story which amuses with it's array of bizarre and interesting characters. Where I sometimes wanted more from the story, I enjoyed it's humour and it's sincerity.

Aurelia

A moving portrayal of the last dying days of a man who is reliving his past in confusion. Beautifully shot with impressive central performances.

Anxiety & I

This film deals with an important topic in an interesting way and the story moves along steadily to engage the audience.

SNIP

A unique way to address the story of a shocking past, this animation is beautiful and compelling.

Forget Me Not

A dark story told well with minimal dialogue and a strong central performance.

Lost Beneath the Stars

Original, quirky and a solid script, the performances are very good and the setting and costumes add to the overall feel.

Foreign

An essential topic for our times . This film is strikingly unashamed to confront the point quickly and with dramatic impact.

Light on Her Feet

A harsh look at the cruel world of professional ballet as seen through the eyes of an extremely determined 18 yr old. Her motivation and self-belief makes this a stand-out piece.

BUI

A sweet story about a girl trying to make friends, well structured and realised.

A New Born

If you like experimental, mind bending stuff then this is the short for you. A surreal look at being inside the mind of a human.

Uma Vida

A sweet, familiar story told without dialogue. Slightly confusing timeline in terms of how the age of the character reflects in reality the time period shown over his life. Even so, an inspired look at a familiar theme.

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An eclectic, experimental piece of visual art with emphasis on sound and communication.

Maren

Dark subject matter treated in a thought provoking way with a strong turn from both the female and male protagonists.

Mick

A really heartwarming, well acted and directed film that will make you smile.

In confidence

A very well directed and acted piece about a relationship. Enjoyable drama that feels like it could be the beginning of a feature.

Ghost I Don't Remember

This was a compelling, sometimes quite funny short with a good twist at the end. Well conceived and executed, good production and enjoyable to watch.

Alkane

An original concept but sometimes quite confusing to follow the plot and ideas behind it.

Odyssee

A heartwarming and topical documentary that touches on the importance of communication through art, work and team effort for refugees and immigrants working with a German artist.

Power

An important documentary about empowering young girls in India that includes some personal, moving stories.

I Think You Should Come to America

Artistic and evocative story told in a experimental documentary style.

Girl Moves Out of Her Town to Live with Boy in His

This film has an interesting style and way of telling a simple story with good emphasis on subtext.

The Verity

Good compelling story with a twist, this film is quite ambitious in a short amount of time.

Double Cross

Tension builds well in this story but higher stakes are needed to have us on the edge of our seats.

The Creature from the Bag Lagoon

Topical content and an amusing story.

Farta

Thought provoking content in this short about the perils of posting photos of your kids on social media.

Mementos: Umbra's Journey

The original idea behind this story is interesting and the video game graphics are quality.

The Four Loves

A lovely musical journey through the four types of human love, well structured and interesting.

Portrait

This is an artistically shot piece, a film that very much evokes the era in which it is set through masterful costume, design and editing. At times slow but all the same a very beautifully told story.

After Midnight in the Asphalt Jungle

An imaginative, layered animation that sets up the film noir mood right away and reflects it in every shot and piece of dialogue. I found this highly original, compelling and very well made.

The Hook

Simple but effective animated short that will make you chuckle as well as wonder about the message.

Embrace Me

Slow paced but that serves to let you appreciate the beautiful, artistic way this short is filmed. A thought provoking story of two strangers that leaves you wondering long after it has finished.

Animus per Machina

Strong animation, deceptively simple story with a deeper, darker meaning.

Edelweiss

High production values and good acting make this a memorable short set in WW2. The story focuses on a brief moment of connection amidst the horrors of war.

Return

A surreal animation combining words, music and images to produce a thoughtful piece.

Mashed Potatoes

Essentially a stream of consciousness about nostalgia and memories and what is important in life.

Light Club

A really enjoyable, touching little tale with clever use of animation.

Exspiravit

A horror high on good shock factor and unafraid to push the limit of our expectations.

In the Beginning was Water and Sky

A beautiful portrayal of a disturbing history, brought to the screen in vivid, emotional detail.

People Pebble

An artistic piece of film that takes the viewer into a grainy montage of images reflecting the impermanence of our world.

LIGHTHOUSE

A moving look at one man's life at the age of 72 in Palestinian Territory. A thought provoking drama.

Overberg

Beautiful images, visually very artistic, this is a simple story of reflection, as an old man remembers his childhood.

The End of Time

I appreciate the art of this as an experimental piece of short cinema.

The Orloj

Superior animation and an interesting tale.

The Escape

Well acted tale of a character getting caught in a tangle of lies in an attempt to boost his reality beyond what it is. Realistic and compelling, the protagonist moves the story along well. An intriguing slice of life.

The Patters

Lovely cinematography in a well-paced, quietly emotional story of a daughter returning home to see her father after some time. The ending is quite a punch.

Vika

A dark revenge story that is just a little predictable. Effort has gone into the production visually,

Palpitations of Dust

This feels like a visual poem of sorts, it's quite hard to follow, although nice to look at.

The Trolleybusman

Interesting take on topical subject matter and well acted. Original concept.

Eclipse

An atmospheric piece of cinematic art evoking strong emotions as we watch a young boy find his way across a destroyed world.

The Chimerical museum of shifting shapes

An experimental animation that gives a glimpse into a nightmarish museum.

Beats of love

A little slow paced but full of originality.

Atrocity

This bloodthirsty story is full of violence and packs an emotional punch.

Zu Zahm!

An original concept with strong surreal elements. A film that makes you think as you figure out its meaning.

Noddy

A unique and amusing story with a deeper layer of meaning beneath the comedy.

Coro dos Amantes

A quiet but very moving story of a crucial, life-changing moment for a married couple. The use of two voices narrating their thoughts and points of view is used with great effect.

Siemiany

A look at life in a Polish village one summer as two childhood friends reach puberty. The director/ writer gives a unique touch to this story breaking the fourth wall at times with the characters.

Venus Throw

Compelling but simple, well realized story of a couple meeting for a first date. Original.

Tunnelrat

A gripping story of two enemy soldiers trapped together. Good performances and impressive production design and editing.

Incipit

A dark twist on writers block and the lengths some will go to for a good crime plot.

HUGUITO

Strong acting from the lead child actor here in a gritty story about a boy trying to find his way in hard circumstances.

Video Store

A cute, simple story of two friends whose shared love of film brings them together.

Man of Action

Sparse dialogue and a simple story leads to an action packed finale.

Peek A Boo

Taps into that universal fear, builds tension - a scary little short.

The 12th

Fast paced with some slick editing for time cuts, The 12th is enjoyable but perhaps leaves a little too much character and story out to really connect where it counts.

Alternative walk

Very imaginative animation and of a high quality, this is a fun little short that is more of a visual piece of entertainment than a plotted story.

August

This film creates and shows us the world from the child protagonist's point of view through the cinematography, direction and script to great success. Strong acting and powerful visuals.

Black Road

While atmospheric and nicely shot - especially exteriors, the story suffers a little from a clunky script and a story that doesn't succeed in totally engaging us. It explores gritty themes while also showing that even at rock bottom people can find compassion.

There is a salad standing between us

An original, slightly surreal story of a couple who need a change to shake up their relationship. High production value, and well paced.

End of Story

While well shot and edited, this film is slightly let down by a predictable ending. It delivers a thrill but one I think we see coming.

McMurphy

Powerful and understated performances to drive home a strong message. Simplicity is used to great effect here, both in dialogue and aesthetic.

The Apple

A gentle story full of pathos, The Apple is the charming portrayal of a boy on the brink of change as he prepares to leave Havana. With artistic cinematography and good production values, this is a stand out short.

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