‘Cops and Robbers’ – A Provocative Lyrical Animated Short
Netflix library has a few good shorts films and the two of the recent ones which will definitely catch everyone’s attention are: If Anything Happens I Love You and Cops and Robbers. While these are truly great in creativity, the messages they eventually pass, addressing two key social issues, make these even more special. Directed […]
Kibwe Tavares’ Short, JONAH, Starring Daniel Kaluuya
JONAH, a visually stunning live-action-animation short film starring Daniel Kaluuya, tells a thought-provoking story about man, nature, conflict, and how they are actually drifting apart. JONAH introduces us to two young men Mbwana and his best friend Juma who lives in a small island town in Zanzibar. Bored of their usual life, they dream big […]
Roy Huang’s Sci-Fi Short Film: “EVA”
Sci-fi short “EVA”, directed by Roy Huang, is a realistic take on the climate change and drinking water crisis that has pushed humanity to an uncertain future. The story here is a reminder of the future uncertainty and the present time when water is traded as a community and when not everyone has access to […]
‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ – A tearjerker, a masterpiece in storytelling
The Netflix animated short film If Anything Happens I Love You is an extremely emotional tale of two parents who are coping with the loss of their daughter. However, the film is even more touching as it reveals the story in reverse chronology highlighting the increasing number of cases of gun violence in America. Released […]
‘THIS TIME AWAY’ – A Short Film by Magali Barbe
Here is an interesting sci-fi drama short ‘THIS TIME AWAY’, featuring Timothy Spall and Jessica Ellerby, streaming on the DUST channel. The film had a great run in the festival circle with several international selections and was eligible for both Academy Awards and Bafta 2020. Directed by Magali Barbe, the film follows an elderly man, […]
Sci-Fi Short Film: “Pinki”
To begin with, the sci-fi short film “Pinki” from DUST is simple yet a great piece of storytelling depicting the essence of life when we take many things for granted while those were once the reasons for our happiness. At first, I was clueless about whatever was happening on screen and then everything fell into […]
“The OceanMaker” – An Incredible Piece of Visual Storytelling
It is never too late to catch a quality film as it brings the beautiful world of a filmmaker’s vision, creativity, and eventually leaves you amazed. Yes, recently – I watched the 2015-released animated short “The OceanMaker”, and I can say that this film is an incredible piece of visual storytelling. With a runtime of […]
SAVE ME – Short Film Highlights the Devastating Reality of Wildlife Poaching
Iranian writer-director Mohsen Nabavi’s 2017 short film SAVE ME establishes the fact that how we have destroyed wildlife and how we must all be sensitive enough to preserve nature and protect wildlife. The film very beautifully tries to bring our attention by making us both the hunter and the prey. There is indeed no better […]
Sam Neill’s Funny Quarantine Short ‘Das Farmilee’
Set possibly in a post-Corona near future, in this very short film ‘Das Farmille’, actor Sam Neill turns into a cat as he lands in a home looking out for work. Under the banner Cinema Quarantino, these days Sam Neill is busy creating several short films. For ‘Das Farmilee’, he posts on twitter: “Cinema Quarantino […]
‘Descent’ (Short) – Powerful Visual Metaphor in Depicting Depression & Anxiety
With ‘Descent’, director Helen Takkin brings this visually creative take on mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety. The short film very beautifully uses the metaphor of ‘drowning’ to depict a powerful message on the struggle of those who are in some sort of mental health problem. Both anxiety and depression can be a result […]