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ShortStick
The short end of the stick. The inferior part, the worse side of an unequal deal.
When it comes to cinema and the Oscars, it always feels like short films are getting the short end of the stick. Lack of coverage, lack of predictions from experts and an afterthought in the conversation. With this site we hope to change that, highlighting shorts that stick with you, predictions, and news on what is happening in the world of shorts.
Interview with Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh of Two People Exchanging Saliva
Two People Exchanging Saliva immerses us in a world where kissing is punishable by death and everything is paid for by slaps. We follow the tale of two women, a bourgeois consumer played by Zar Amir Ebrahimi , and a saleswoman played by Luàna Bajrami. Directors Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh accomplish an incredible feat of doing an erotic thriller about a desire that must not be consummated. Shot in brilliant black and white cinematography to showcase the bleakness of
4 days ago1 min read
Interview with Alexander Molochnikov of Extremist
In Extremist, Alexander Molochnikov discusses the imprisonment of Sasha Skochilenko, a young Russian artist, in jail for swapping product labels for anti-war protests. The short follows the tough trial of the artist for speaking the truth and opposing the Putin administration. Listen as Pedro and Alexander discuss the story and making of the film. The short is distributed by The New Yorker and can be viewed here: https://www.newyorker.com/video/watch/extremist
5 days ago1 min read
Interview with Alexander Farah of One Day This Kid
Narrating the wounds and pains of being a first-generation in a new country, Alexander Farah crafts a heartbreaking and emotionally charged piece in One Day This Kid. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, the short is beautifully shot on 35mm film. There is an inherent poetry in this coming-of-age piece of life about sexuality, identity,, and connection with one's parents. Listen to our conversation about artistry, shooting on film, and the next ste
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Interview with Ema Ryan Yamazaki on Instruments of a Beating Heart
Instruments of a Beating Heart is unquestionably one of the best documentary shorts of the year. After winning the IDA for Best...
Feb 91 min read
Interview with Bill Morrison on Incident
In 2018 in Chicago, tensions are high between Chicago Police and the black community. Both groups are anticipating the murder trial of...
Jan 302 min read
Interview with Marco Perego of Dovecote
Dovecote is a visual feast that takes you on a journey as Javier Julia (Argentina, 1985) puts on impressive displays of cinematography....
Jan 192 min read
Interview with TJ O'Grady-Peyton of Room Taken
Room Taken is lead by Gabriel Adewusi who plays Isaac, an immigrant who has newly arrived in Ireland and finds himself experiencing...
Jan 181 min read
Interview with Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani on In The Shadow of the Cypress
Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani narrate the story of a former captain suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who lives with his...
Jan 186 min read
Interview with Portia A. Buckley on Clodagh
Director and co-writer Portia A. Buckley (joined by Michael Lindley) has blessed us with the wonderfully brooding and dark Irish drama...
Jan 171 min read
Interview with Director Adam J. Graves on Anuja
When we saw Anuja at Hollyshorts this past August we absolutely adored it and truly felt that it was a worthy choice for its qualifying...
Jan 163 min read
Interview with Àlex Lora Cercos on The Masterpiece
It’s no secret that The Masterpiece is one of my favourite live action shorts of the year. Through a formula of superb acting, a beating...
Jan 151 min read
Interview with Louisa Connolly-Burnham on her BAFTA long-listed short film Sister Wives
From the talented writer / director / actress Louisa Connolly-Burnham we get the drama Sister Wives , which follows her character...
Jan 101 min read
Interview with Director Nebojša Slijepčević on 'The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent'
Directed and written by Nebojša Slijepčević, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent had an excellent festival season, winning two...
Jan 72 min read
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