Short Films

Artificial intelligence continues to be one of the most debated topics in modern filmmaking. Some see it as a threat […]

Dark comedies often walk a very fine line. Lean too heavily into the comedy and the darker elements lose their

Dark comedies often take everyday frustrations and push them to absurd extremes, finding humour in situations that would be unbearable

Over the years, director Stacey Stone and producer Diane Mellen have become familiar names here at Screen Critix. Since first

Family conflict, regret, illness, and the things left unsaid are at the heart of Between Breath & Silence, an emotional

Short films live and die by how quickly they can grab an audience and deliver impact, and Lucy, directed by

A thought provoking concept about faith, love, and humanity’s future is at the heart of The Manuscript, a Romanian independent

A silent figure wanders through a bleak and fragmented world in Lai Cheuk Nam’s experimental short Stray Dog, a film

A woman is drawn into a strange and haunting world as she searches for something deeply personal in Deb Ethier’s

Short films often live or die by how quickly they can establish intrigue, and The Runner wastes very little time

Family dinners can be stressful at the best of times. Add cultural expectations, protective parents, and a nervous boyfriend meeting

Independent short films that deal with illness, parenthood, and personal struggle can be difficult to get right. Lean too far