The White Wall Gives Asbestos Warriors a Voice

Exclusively on Good Short Films, the trailer for the upcoming short film by Andrea Brusa and Marco Scotuzzi, selected at Clermont-Ferrand 2020

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A story of grief, based on sadly true events, to report the incurable disease of asbestos, ending with a “surreal, almost dreamlike” twist. The White Wall is the new short film directed by Andrea Brusa and Marco Scotuzzi, and explores the people and lives dealing with the impact of the killing fiber. The short is…

Jan 31, 2020

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Lago Film Fest 2020, The Woodstock Of Short Films Wants You

From 24 July to 1 August, Revine Lago is taken over by Italy's biggest short films party: the call is open

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Nine days of screenings, premieres, events, concerts, workshops, artistic performances and meetings. This year (from 24 July to 1 August, 2020) marks the sixteenth edition of Lago Film Fest, the International Festival of Independent Cinema. There is nothing to do: Lago with its programme confirms as a an absolute godsend for fans of short and…

Jan 25, 2020

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Angie Rowntree, the Rebel of Feminist Porn: “Pleasure Empowers Us, It Humanizes Us”

We met the founder of Sssh.com, who tells us her way to represent sexuality and her last two films.

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Continuing our journey into the world of feminist porn and its short films. This time our coverage of sexuality representation far from the mainstream shores gets us onto Sssh.com, the oldest feminist porn site on the web having started in 1999. Founder and director Angie Rowntree has spoken at SXSW with Shine Louise Houston (CrashPad…

Nov 1, 2019

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Concorto Film Festival 2019: the Italian Fefreshing Oasis of Short Films

From August 17th to 24th in Pontenure (Piacenza), in the suggestive location of Parco Raggio, the 18th edition of the event: 51 shorts in competition, focus, workshops and lots of music

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Concorto Film Festival 2019 does not disappoint. The Italian event (from August 17th to August 24th in Pontenure, part of the province of Piacenza) has itself become a reference in the genre over time. The 18th edition is no exception with its impressive numbers: 51 short films in competition, 2 geographical focuses (Russia and Portugal),…

Aug 3, 2019

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Cannes Court Métrage 2019: The Short Films Selection

A look at the 11 short films competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or and the 17 films from the Cinéfondation

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The 72nd Cannes Film Festival has announced the lineup of Cannes Court Métrage 2019. The programme features 11 short films (9 works of fictions, 1 documentary and 1 animation), from Albania, Argentina, France, Finland, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden and USA. The selection committee has viewed 4240 shorts. High-profile films in the lineup include The Nap…

Apr 19, 2019

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MiMo – Milano Mobile Film Festival: How to Make a Short on Your Smartphone

The second edition of the mobile festival will end on June 8-9 and the winners will be awarded with... a personalized plant!

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MiMo – Milano Mobile Film Festival is the first mobile festival in Italy. It takes place in the inspiring setting of the historic center of Milan and it’s dedicated to works – videos and photos – made exclusively with mobile devices as smartphones, tablets, action cameras, and drones. As the French counterpart Mobile Film Festival,…

Apr 17, 2019

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Exclusively on Good Short Films, the trailer for the upcoming short film by Andrea Brusa and Marco Scotuzzi, selected at Clermont-Ferrand 2020

From 24 July to 1 August, Revine Lago is taken over by Italy's biggest short films party: the call is open

We met the founder of Sssh.com, who tells us her way to represent sexuality and her last two films.

From August 17th to 24th in Pontenure (Piacenza), in the suggestive location of Parco Raggio, the 18th edition of the event: 51 shorts in competition, focus, workshops and lots of music

A look at the 11 short films competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or and the 17 films from the Cinéfondation

The second edition of the mobile festival will end on June 8-9 and the winners will be awarded with... a personalized plant!

On Replay

Online Premiere: Il Fischietto (The Whistle)

The story of a little girl facing a traumatic event and her personal way of acceptance.

When Namibia Was a City…

Yusuf's everyday life is dominated by a gorgeous and beloved routine. A fishing trip could give him a chance to restore his image as the provider and head of family...

The Brain Hack – by Joseph White

Two students create a short-cut to induce hallucinogenic visions of God, but find themselves hunted by a deadly religious sect.

Caveirão

Every night, time stops for a moment in Sao Paolo, and ghosts and mosters of all kinds dance and play music on the city's deserted streets.

Pyskessa

A surreal adventure in the life of a little girl with a wild imagination.

Blackstar

An epic short for "Blackstar" the eponymous lead single of the music legend's 25th and last studio album.

Calcio Storico (Historic Football)

No rules, only one ball and two narrow slits where to throw it in: it's the "calcio storico fiorentino", forerunner of the modern soccer.

The 6 Best Iranian Short Films In the Past Years

Not only Ashghar Farhadi and Jafar Panahi: a new generation of young directors is making the Iranian cinema so proud

Lost Cubert

The monotonous and repetitive work of an everyday man suddenly turns into an Escherian nightmare.

Bum-Bum Doch’ Rybaka (Bum-Bum, The Baby of The Fisher)

A sweet and surreal tale realised by Ivan Maximov, one of the most important Russian animators, winner of the Grand Prix at Tampere Film Festival 2014.

10 Animated Shorts That Made the Oscars 2017 Shortlist

The Academy has announced the 10 semifinalists for this year's animated short Oscar race

Solus – by R. Bersot, C. Dellerie, M. Larue, T. Rodriguez

Everyone defends himself from reality: a story about loneliness and survival in CGI

Lazy Daze – by Brian Smee

A kaleidoscopic journey into a dog's dream.

Come Swim – by Kristen Stewart

The fallacies of nowadays, namely the short film written and directed by Kristen Stewart, best known for playing Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga

The Provider

Black comedy, horror, dystopia and science fiction come together in Brianne Nord-Stewart's short.

021 Capalbio | GSF’s Exclusive Showcase

Watch a selection of some of the the best shorts from the various sections of the 021 Capalbio Cinema International Short Film Fest until August 31st.

Alien Attack from the Interspace – by Alessio Gonnella

Sci-fi in Italy is possible, but... How can the trumpet save us all?

Cutaway

Through close up details of hands, we follow the life of a single young man as he works, pursues relationships, and comes to terms with a life changing event.

Interesting Ball

A red ball bounces around the city through five incredible stories, for eventually getting to the beach.

The Chickening – by Nick DenBoer and Davy Force

A parody? Maybe. A trailer? Possibly. An animation? Partially. A short film? Why not.

FOCUS ON: Mario Furloni

Focus on his work, Freeland and the Filmaker360 residency

Sofia

The fragility of family relationships through the intimate communication between two young sisters.

Sara – by Rossella Inglese

Sara's just 12 years old when she is confronted with discovering the experience of become a woman

Online Premiere: Black by Sara Taigher

A short film part of a wider cross-media project to brighten your soul during these days of forced quarantine