News on Short Films

List of winners at the 82nd annual Oscars

2010-03-07T21:15:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Complete list of winners at the 82nd annual Academy Awards</div><div><p>List of winners at the 82nd annual Academy Awards:</p><p>_ Motion Picture: "The Hurt Locker."</p><p>_ Actor: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Hea...

82nd Academy Awards Nominated Shorts! Reception

2010-03-02T22:33:10Z

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 02: "Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty" filmmakers Darragh O'Connell (L) and Nicky Phelan arrive at a reception for the 82nd Academy Awards-nominated films in the Animated Short and Live-Action Short categori...

Homemade Special Effects

2010-02-26T09:17:23Z

In this frame grab provided by Bill Parker, a scene from his short film "Star Wars vs. Star Trek" is shown. Parker's short movie is one of scores of online videos popping up with visual effects that just a generation ago would have been possible only for big Hollywood studios, with big budgets and armies of computer animators. (AP Photo/Bill Parker)

You, too, can be a special effects movie wizard

2010-02-26T09:15:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Beam me up: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies</div><div><p>For years, film student Bill Parker had a nagging idea for a short movie: He'd show those letters from the "Star Wars" opening scroll raining down on Earth and exploding.</p><p>But the visual effects necessary to make his short film weren't available or affordable to him. Until now.</p&...

List of 82nd annual Academy Award nominations

2010-02-22T12:42:34Z

<div id="subtitle">The list of 82nd annual Academy Award nominations is announced</div><div><p>Complete list of 82nd Annual Academy Award nominations announced Tuesday:</p><p>1. Best Picture: "Avatar," "The Blind Side," "District 9," "An Education," "The Hurt Locker," "Inglourious Basterds," "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," "A Serious M...

A Guide to Short Filmmaking

2010-02-22T12:44:17Z

They are short, they are sweet and sometimes not-so -sweet but they make an impact as much as any regular 16mm big screen production. Yes, short films are as important to viewers today as any regular movie format. One of the primary reasons for the popularity of this medium is that short films are sharp, they are snappy and they tell a story often within ten minutes. Also most beginners start experimenting with filmmaking through short films first. Shorts films are also much more economical f...

Novice Uruguay director becomes Hollywood sensation

2010-02-23T17:14:16Z

<div><p>Three weeks ago, Federico Alvarez was an obscure movie hobbyist who made the occasional film for a lark, but now thanks to a five-minute Internet film he tossed off for the Hollywood equivalent of pocket change, the 31-year old is the US film industry's latest directing sensation.</p><p>Alvarez came to the attent...

J.J. Abrams eyes "Great World" book

2010-02-23T17:34:01Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Colum McCann's National Book Award-winning novel "Let the Great World Spin" is on its way to a movie deal.</p><p>J.J. Abrams is working out a rights deal to spin...

Film contest on why Orlando makes you smile

2010-02-24T11:06:17Z

<div id="subtitle">Orlando looking for 3-minute films on why Orlando makes you smile</div><div><p>Why does Orlando make you smile?</p><p>If you're between the ages of 13 and 18 and can show the answer on film, you're invited to take part in a competition sponsored by the Orla...

Kanye West exorcises demon in new Spike Jonze clip

2010-02-24T17:01:56Z

<div id="subtitle">Kanye West exorcises his demon in a new 11-minute short film directed by Spike Jonze</div><div><p>Is Kanye West getting rid of some of his demons? That seems to be the message of his latest project — an 11-minute short film directed by Spike Jonze (JOHNZ').</p><p>The beleaguered rapper debu...

"Assassin's Creed" films to premier on YouTube

2010-02-24T17:05:27Z

<div><p>Ubisoft said Monday that a short film based on its blockbuster "Assassin's Creed" videogame will premier online at YouTube on October 27.</p><p>The first "Assassin's Creed" animated short film created at the French videogame titan's

Film-Manhattan Short

2009-09-20T11:46:07Z

In this film publicity image released by Venice Arts, teenage African AIDS orphan Alcides Soares, is shown. He stars in the short film "Mozambique," showing in theaters, art centers and galleries worldwide as part of the 12th annual Manhattan Short film festival. (AP Photo/Venice Arts)

Film festival brings Berlin Wall to underground TVs

2010-02-25T08:55:07Z

<div><p>BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - As Germany gears up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a unique film festival is showcasing five short films about the concrete barrier on TVs in the capital's underground trains...

Scotland News - August 31, 2007

2009-08-28T22:15:48Z

Ian Georgeson.07921 567360.Chris Dunne, Whose short film ''The Void'' is up for a screening at the film festival in LA by Kevin Spacy....

Young filmmakers honored at Student Academy Awards

2010-02-26T21:30:54Z

<div id="subtitle">Young filmmakers honored with prize money and trophies at Student Academy Awards</div><div><p>Thirteen college students received cash prizes and trophies Saturday for films competing in the 36th annual Student Academy Awards.</p><p>The gold medal prize for narrative films went to Greg...

Fred Rogers scholarships go to 3 students

2010-02-27T00:31:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Fred Rogers memorial scholarships go to 3 college students for work</div><div><p>Three college students have received scholarships for their work on children's media projects honoring the spirit of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" host Fred Rogers.</p><p>Alexi...

French feature, Swedish short scoop Cannes awards

2010-02-27T06:34:52Z

<div><p>A feature from a young French director and a short film from Sweden picked up Saturday the top prizes at Critics' Week, a side section at the Cannes film festival aimed at fostering new talent.</p><p>French film-maker Nassim Amaouche, 32, took the prize for ...

cff audi talent awards

2009-05-15T15:00:42Z

Michel Denisot and Jean-Marc Barr with the winners for a short film made with a mobile phone The 2009 Cannes Film Festival - Day 2 - The Audi Talent Awards for Short Cuts Cannes,

Andy Samberg hosts special on SNL short films

2010-02-27T12:44:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Perfect for a lazy Sunday: Samberg and SNL special on short films</div><div><p>Sometimes the memorable moments on "Saturday Night Live' aren't live.</p><p>From Mr. Bill to "Lazy Sunday," the late-night show has occasionally presented short films, and is collecting many of the best for a two-hour prime-time special airing May ...

pictures film premiere

2009-04-24T10:36:51Z

Andrea Corr Premiere of the short film 'Pictures' at Cineworld Shaftesbury Avenue at The Trocadero - Arrivals London, England - 23.04.09

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