short films
Watch Michael Shannon Fuck a Corpse in James Franco's Short Film 'Herbert White'
Watch my short film Herbert White, which is based on a Frank Bidart poem and stars Michael Shannon as a necrophiliac, exclusively on VICE.
Tiny Stop-Motion Short Takes You To Morocco And Back
Featuring the use of 200 3D-printed miniatures, "Sparkling Water Story" is a globetrotting, heartwarming 1/150 scale quest.
I'm Short, Not Stupid Presents: 'Slomo'
Filmmaker Josh Izenberg's short documentary, Slomo, tells the story of Dr. John Kitchin, who goes from being an affluent neurologist in a lab coat to a homeless-looking rollerblading weirdo.
Take A Trip Over The Lonely Seas In Animated Short Film "Cruising"
Combining different animation styles to tell the story of an almost-fateful vacation, Zachary Zezima's short shows off a promising new animator.
Timelapse Video Of Emerging Metropolis Offers Warm "Welcome to Doha"
Photographer Michael Shainblum returns from Qatar's capitol with a stunning new timelapse short film.
New And Old Animation Styles Combine For Adventurous Short Film, "Helium Harvey"
This new short film is the closest thing to Looney Tunes' "Merry Melodies," since Adventure Time.
An Interview with Janicza Bravo and Brett Gelman About 'Eat!'
Here's a little behind-the-scenes interview about how Eat! came to be with director Janicza Bravo and actor Brett Gelman.
'The Lark' by Gil Kenan
It’s a simple story: man meets woman, woman falls in love (?), they get married, man takes advantage, woman puts up with it, man goes too far, and woman finally snaps.
I'm Short, Not Stupid Presents: 'Dr. Easy'
The eponymous Dr. Easy is a robot programmed to diffuse tense situations. It uses a vast database of human records, sensory detectors, and deductive reasoning to work it’s magic. The film incites many important questions that force us to confront our...
'La Passione,' a Short Film by James Franco
Here is the premiere of James Franco's new short film, La Passione. It's a decadent and beautifully shot trip that riffs on Theodor Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc, if it were shot on acid and starred the ATL Twins as demons.
The Future Of The Short Film Amid New Distribution Options
Opportunities for short filmmakers seeking exposure and compensation are expanding. But do we need more than just tools to create a viable market?
I'm Short, Not Stupid Presents: 'Flotsam/Jetsam'
The Zellners' films are idiosyncratic, aggravating, and contain a subtle wit and intelligence that makes them rewatchable. 'Flotsam/Jetsam,' their short film from 2005, encapsulates the brothers’ vast knowledge of cinema and comedy, its rules, and how...