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Short films addressing issues such as bullying, sexual abuse, and violence were awarded at the fourth edition of the contest held in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Four short films by Kleber Mendonça Filho will be offered for free on the Neon distribution company's website as part of a campaign before the Academy Awards ceremony.

The article discusses the changing landscape of short films showcased at Pragueshorts, highlighting the influence of AI and a diminishing reliance on humor in recent productions.

The Intercollegiate Film Festival (FIC) in Ecuador's Guayaquil is seeing significant growth in participation and quality, showcasing a large number of student-produced short films from across the country.

This article discusses short films that deal with themes of war and abuse within the context of confession.

Lianne Mackessy, a filmmaker from Sydney, won the top award at the Tropfest short film festival for her film 'Crescendo' during its revival after a seven-year hiatus.

The 'Views from Africa' section at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival showcases works from eleven African filmmakers representing various countries.

The short film 'Assessment' by L. Kazbaraitė premiered in Rome, highlighting themes of power abuse relevant across Europe, with future festival screenings planned in Greece and Spain.

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of an Oscar-nominated film, has been released from an Iranian prison after a short detention for protesting against the government.

Latvian filmmaker Kate Prokopčenko, who has lived in Ireland since she was three, is working on a student short film project in Dublin, reflecting on her childhood passion for filmmaking.

Al Bowlly, a lesser-known pop star whose career was tragically cut short by WWII bombings, has gained posthumous recognition through contemporary artists like Dua Lipa and in iconic films like 'The Shining.'

Vertical cinema is becoming a significant trend in contemporary entertainment, transitioning from a casual filming method to a massive global market.

The documentary short film cycle 'Latvian Code. Latvia Today' highlights films that explore contemporary Latvia through individual stories reflecting broader social and cultural contexts.

Saskatchewan filmmaker Emma Zuck has founded the Homegrown Cinema Club to showcase local short films and engage the community.

The multimedia festival Intrepid Extravaganza, taking place for the last time in its original form, will showcase a diverse film program, including short films and music videos, alongside music and art events starting February 7.

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival showcases over 500 films, focusing on African perspectives that explore themes from social media to colonial archives.

Netflix India has announced its new films and series set to stream online in 2026, including the official announcement of 'Lust Stories 3,' which will feature four short films directed by different filmmakers, exploring themes of love, desire, power dynamics, and social hierarchy.

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival showcases two animated films involving Estonia: 'Kyiv Cake' directed by Ukrainian Mykyta Lyskov and 'Lumi Sends Us' by Armenian director Natalia Mirzoyan living in Estonia.

The new edition of the program "Visions: From the Short Base 25 FPS" showcases short films on January 20 in Zagreb that explore the boundaries of stillness and movement, text and image, memory and fear, offering varied interpretations of the elusive feeling of winter.

Physical trainers Jono Castano and Paolo Mascitti are tasked with transforming the bodies of actors like Sydney Sweeney and David Corenswet in a short time for films such as 'Christy' and 'Superman'.