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Motion

MOTION


Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:27

238 Views | 0 Comments


Sometimes exploring a simple idea can go a long way. Editors can learn a thing or two about pacing and juxtaposition from this one.

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 0 Favourites
Imprisoned

IMPRISONED


Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:13

265 Views | 4 Comments


This pensive, silent short drama shows that true beauty and emotion are often found in the subtle details.

Rated 5
3 Ratings | 4 Favourites
Five Puddles And A Funeral

FIVE PUDDLES AND A FUNERAL


Fri, 29 May 2009 11:59

111 Views | 1 Comments


Tap your shoes for this musical made for the 48 Hours Film Festival. No matter how unsunny times are for this family, you're sure to smile.

Rated 5
2 Ratings | 0 Favourites
My Curriculum Vitae Through A Glass Eye

MY CURRICULUM VITAE THROUGH A GLASS EYE


Tue, 26 May 2009 10:09

250 Views | 5 Comments


Sometimes we feature REELS by our members. This is one of those times. From a gentle kiss to an abrupt wake-up, enjoy.

Rated 5
3 Ratings | 0 Favourites
The Bench

THE BENCH


Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:49

710 Views | 4 Comments


With a piercing soundtrack by Blind Atlas and solid performances, this engrossing tale of relationships gone lost wears its heart on its sleeve.

Rated 5
6 Ratings | 4 Favourites
Seriatum

SERIATUM


Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:18

799 Views | 6 Comments


A strange and chilling tale from the other side. Prepare to go to some unexpected places.

Rated 5
4 Ratings | 4 Favourites
No Where to Roll

NO WHERE TO ROLL


Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:32

279 Views | 4 Comments


Anyone who has ever braved the forbidden asphalt waves on their skateboard will get the frustration in this fine and fluid doc.

Rated 5
5 Ratings | 3 Favourites
Vagrant King

VAGRANT KING


Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:27

682 Views | 6 Comments


What is it like to live on the streets? This poignant commentary on homelessness is touching and real.

Rated 4
15 Ratings | 3 Favourites
The Song

THE SONG


Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:27

344 Views | 6 Comments


This soft-spoken Small takes you on a song's journey, from the quiet writing process to performance. Leave your studded, fingerless gloves at home.

Rated 3
7 Ratings | 0 Favourites
8:13

8:13


Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:20

897 Views | 7 Comments


Get sucked into some truly unsettling morning events, in this straight-up zombie short.

Rated 4
17 Ratings | 4 Favourites
If Not Now, When?

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?


Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:03

767 Views | 4 Comments


This powerful social document about urban youth delivers a heart-felt message. Provocative and disturbing with some solid performances, it is sure to stir up emotions.

Rated 4
13 Ratings | 3 Favourites
Whispers

WHISPERS


Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:14

309 Views | 5 Comments


Turn it up. This mild yet powerful music video for hip-hop artist Lyrics Born was directed and edited by a talented Smalls member.

Rated 5
4 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Killing Joke

KILLING JOKE


Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:17

417 Views | 7 Comments


Do you think you are having a bad day? This washed up club comic is having a bad life...

Rated 4
9 Ratings | 3 Favourites
heaven

HEAVEN


Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:43

984 Views | 8 Comments


Forget special effects or violence; this creepy Small carries itself through some chillingly effective suspense and suggestion.

Rated 4
9 Ratings | 6 Favourites
Place

PLACE


Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:36

881 Views | 2 Comments


Inspired by Twilight and set to a piece of music by Boards of Canada this abstract trip is full of soul.

Rated 4
7 Ratings | 6 Favourites
The Trampolinist

THE TRAMPOLINIST


Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:03

1620 Views | 8 Comments


A rebounding force, this Small makes you wonder – will this trampolinist ever reach the full peak of his jump? Warning: Do not try this at home.

Rated 4
16 Ratings | 3 Favourites
Plus+

PLUS+


Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:18

963 Views | 4 Comments


A purposely ambiguous film chalk full of rich imagery that is sure to transport your thoughts in all kinds of directions.

Rated 5
7 Ratings | 5 Favourites
Dementia

DEMENTIA


Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:02

762 Views | 6 Comments


This witty yet tragic zombie romance may not have enough arm-chewing for some, but proves there is plenty of heart to be found among the dead.

Rated 4
8 Ratings | 0 Favourites
LOL (webisode 1)

LOL (WEBISODE 1)


Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:04

938 Views | 4 Comments


15 year old Keely Cooper can't seem to get things right in this new online drama series about the teenage world of sex, drugs and peer pressure.

Rated 4
7 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Featured Articles



THE SMALLS MOVIE TV AND DVD NEWS


Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:52


Read all about the latest happenings in the film world without having to scour scores of articles!


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DARKLIGHT – DEADLINE TO SUBMIT JULY 3RD, 2009


Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:29


Darklight is a festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology. Held in Ireland October 8-11, 2009, the festival will have screenings, workshops, symposiums and more. Darklight is currently taking entries – the deadline to submit is July 3rd, 2009 @ 5PM.


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Posted By sweet gator

NORWICH FILM FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ENTRIES


Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:25


The first annual Norwich Film Festival is now open for submissions. Filmmakers with short and features are welcome to apply. Whomever takes home the Best in Festival prize will also win £5000. Other prizes include: Best Short - £1000, Best Feature - £1000, Best Documentary - £1000, Best Animation - £1000 and Best Student Film - £1000. The early bird deadline is June 26th, regular deadline is July 31st and late deadline is August 7th.


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INDIE CAN FILM FESTIVAL 2009 - OPEN FOR ENTRIES


Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:11


Submissions deadline: July 31, 2009

The fourth annual Indie Can Film Festival is now open for entries. Held in Innis Town Hall, Toronto, Ontario between October 1-4, 2009, this festival offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films to the general public.


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Posted By frances

THE SMALLS MOVIE TV AND DVD NEWS


Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:38


This week's news round up features the premiere of a lumbering action flick, breaking news about the Oscars, and a farewell to a legend.


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Posted By Ricky Tokio

FILMMAKING CREW & STAFF: THE DIRECTOR


Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:04


Francis Ford Coppola once called it the ‘last dictatorial position’ that exists in the world (in the must-see the documentary Hearts of Darkness) and though times may be a little milder, something about it still rings true.


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Posted By Ricky Tokio

THE SMALLS MOVIE TV AND DVD NEWS


Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:53


Back by popular demand! We’re going to increase the frequency of our round-ups because YOU ASKED FOR THEM. You know this means you only have yourselves to blame, yes? So let’s begin…


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Posted By Ricky Tokio

NYC FILMMAKERS: REACH FILM FELLOWSHIP


Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:55


If you are a graduate filmmaker with an artful short film that handles socially conscious themes - check out the Reach Film Fellowship (RFF). The only prerequisite is that you graduated in 08 or 09 and that you live in the NYC area. If so, you could win a $5,000 grant, sponsorships and the opportunity to be mentored by such great artists as Albert Maysles, Rachel Grady, So Yong Kim and Jeremy Kipp Walker.


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Posted By sweet gator

JOSEPH LOSEY CAREER SURVEY AT BFI SOUTHBANK


Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:06


Joseph Losey (1909-1984), one of great Directors of the world, is being celebrated at BFI Southbank. The early works are being shown between 4th of June and 30th of July this summer. After becoming blacklisted during the McCarthy Era Losey moved to Britain where he worked with among others Harold Pinter.


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Posted By sweet gator

THE SMALLS MEMBER PROFILE: JON RICHE


Fri, 29 May 2009 13:57


The Smalls Profile Series brings you interviews with members of our talented community. Today we’d like you to meet JON RICHE and BROKEN BISCUITS!


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Posted By Zeniba

FILMMAKING TERMS: AN ALAN SMITHEE FILM


Fri, 29 May 2009 16:24


Who is Alan Smithee? No one real, actually. The name is an official pseudonym used by film directors when they do not want their name associated with a film, made for TV movie or television episode for whatever reason.


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Posted By Zeniba

THE SMALLS MOVIE, TV AND DVD NEWS


Fri, 29 May 2009 13:44


These days, the first words out of my mouth when I wake up are Summer Blockbuster! I am beginning to think that everywhere I go, everything is HUGE, BIG, THE BEST, RECORD SHATTERING this movie made more money per screen than this other one! This movie holds the record for biggest opening during a rainstorm! I feel like every accomplishment I have throughout the day deserves the same amount of enthusiasm. Don't you?


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Posted By Ricky Tokio

HAVE A SHORT, FUNNY FILM TO SCREEN?


Fri, 29 May 2009 16:36


Every Tuesday night, StageBuddy.com hosts a full evening of great entertainment on New York's most fun block, MacDougal Street!
We're looking for SHORT, FUNNY films that can presented in between live acts onstage in our beautiful 200 seat theater.


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Posted By sweet gator

SEND IN YOUR NANNY DISH AND WIN!


Wed, 27 May 2009 15:23


Nannies On Call and Fat Rock Productions unveil THE NANNY DISH - a writing contest for moms! All moms and mom-loving women are eligible to participate. Grand prize is a full-time nanny placement service from Nannies on Call (valued at $1,500!) your own nanny story developed into an actual screenplay and registration in Fat Rock’s Better Than Chocolat 4-week online Screenwriting Series!

Deadline: July 15th, 2009.


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Posted By sweet gator

UK / BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE: COMPOSING FOR FILM


Fri, 22 May 2009 22:54


Learn about sound to picture scoring at an intensive course this summer. Between 13 and 17 July 2009 at the Birmingham Conservatoire, you can learn the practical and theoretical approaches to composing for film and visual media.


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Posted By frances

FILMMAKING TERMS: DAY-FOR-NIGHT


Fri, 22 May 2009 22:52


Imagine shooting a night scene on a sunny day, under cold and bright light. This is what day-for-night filmmaking is all about.


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Posted By frances

INDIEPRODUCER 2009 SHORT FILM CONTEST


Wed, 20 May 2009 19:41


Call for entries. Deadline July 31, 2009.

Attention filmmakers – if you have films in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animation or Horror, you can compete for a meeting with an executive that specializes in your genre. The indieProducer 2009 Short Film Contest is open for entries. The winner in each category will meet as follows: Best Comedy Short will meet with Ray Strache, Fox Searchlight. Best Drama Short will meet with Ray Ricord, ABC Movies. Best Horror Short will meet with Sonny Mallhi, Vertigo Entertainment.


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Posted By frances

FILMMAKING TERMS: DUSK-FOR-NIGHT


Tue, 19 May 2009 15:52


If you need to shoot night scenes, consider the dusk-for-night
technique. This is a filmmaking technique used to capture the essence of night while getting the necessary blue fill light.


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Posted By sweet gator

MARCH FILMS ON SPRINT


Tue, 05 May 2009 15:10


The first round of films by members of The Smalls community have successfully screened on the US mobile network Sprint. In March, following an agreement between The Smalls and mobile media service provider GoTV, five filmmakers saw their work become available to US mobile users. More than 5,000 people viewed the March films Dunny, The Chase, Gone Fishing, Nobody Beats the Drum, and Tinkernicks.


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Posted By sweet gator

10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER


Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:02


The Smalls is a great resource for talented filmmakers around the world. Created to bring new talent and entertainment industry leaders together, The Smalls has a wide range of features available to assist writers, directors, producers and other creative talent move forward and up.

Here are the TOP 10 WAYS THE SMALLS CAN HELP YOU as a filmmaker:


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FILMMAKING CREW & STAFF: AN ARTICLE SERIES


Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:37


In order to know what your dreams are, you need to know what is out there. The Smalls is launching a series of articles that will answer most of your initial questions about “who does what” in the entertainment business.


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Posted By frances

FIA ANIMATION FESTIVAL – CALL FOR ENTRIES


Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:59


In October 2009 it's time for the second annual FIA Animation Festival in Stockholm, Sweden. Films from all over the world, exhibitions, workshops, guests, parties and debates about animation!

We are now asking for your contribution. Films produced in 2008 and 2009 can be selected to participate. Deadline for submission is August 19, 2009.


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Posted By sweet gator