“Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times” Explores the Power of Human Connection
Marcus Markou’s critically praised British short film Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times (2018) tells a powerful story in under 12 minutes. It follows the lives of two men, Alistair and Samir, played by Laurence Spellman and Sargon Yelda, who cross paths at various periods. What begins as a confrontational encounter evolves into a story […]
Out of Orbit (2021): A Moving Exploration of Grief and Love
Out of Orbit, directed by Jess Kay and Dann Emmons, is a touching short film about Esme, a little girl attempting to cope with her mother’s tragic loss. As her father remains paralyzed by his sadness, Esme is left to deal with her pain. Driven by a shared love of space with her mother, Esme […]
An Urban Allegory: A Fresh Take on Plato’s Cave, Set in Modern Paris
So what happens when two outstanding directors meet in Paris, discuss Plato, and decide to make a film? An Urban Allegory (or Allégorie citadine in French) is a 21-minute cinematic journey that debuted at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2024. It blends philosophy, city life, and a hint of youthful wonder in a […]
“Rhyme or Die”: A Dystopian Rap Battle Horror
The dystopian horror short “Rhyme or Die” follows five kidnapped strangers who are forced to rhyme to their kidnapper’s funky beats—or die. The film begins with five people waking up in a dimly lit warehouse, each wearing an iron collar around their neck. They soon meet their host, Dynamo, who explains the game’s deadly rules: […]
Unreel: Pushes the Boundaries of Reality and Fiction
Christopher Ian Smith’s (CI Smith) short horror film “UNREEL” explores a world where the line between reality and reel is blurred. This terrifying story explores the possibility of the end of cinema in the wake of the pandemic and offers a unique blend of suspense and symbolism. Synopsis Meet Lily, a film buff who gets […]
Review: “The Sky” (Horror Short Film)
Matt Sears’ cosmic horror short “The Sky” is a fantastic idea in play, with more emphasis on characters and their emotions than the cosmic event, providing an intense horror experience. “The Sky” begins with two girls out in the field, spending their final minutes before the world ends. The visually arresting vision of a storm […]
“The Little Thief” (Short Film Review): A Depiction of a Child’s First Brush with Guilt
Finding some of the best films as a movie enthusiast is a wonderful experience, especially when it’s a short film with an original plot and sensibilities. In just three minutes, “The Little Thief” by Nicole Vanden Broeck transports us to a surrealistic world reminiscent of our childhood, where innocence and curiosity rule supreme. The film’s […]
The Sprayer: A Sci-Fi Animated Short Film Depicting a Bleak World & the Hope for Change
Iranian director Farnoosh Abedi’s multiple award-winning sci-fi animated short “The Sprayer” is a powerful commentary on the devastating consequences of unchecked totalitarianism and climate change. The film depicts a bleak and barren world, ravaged by war, where the ruling sprayer army has forbidden any form of plant growth, whether public or private. In this dystopian […]
“EDEN”: The extraordinary story of transgender woman Eden Elgeti
“EDEN” is a short documentary on Eden Elgeti, a transgender wild-water swimmer. The film is directed by Charlie Bush and produced by Patrick Whinder-Montague. “EDEN” is a captivating short film that tells the inspiring story of Eden Elgeti, a transgender woman who defied the odds to pursue her dream of having biological children in the […]
Everybody Dies… Sometimes (Short Film)
“Everybody Dies… Sometimes” is a short film directed and written by Charlotte Hamblin. The film is a dark comedy about death phobia, and it follows the protagonist Mara as she struggles with the conviction that she has killed everyone she has come into contact with. The film features Tanya Reynolds, Mathew Horne, Emma Amos, and […]