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The Shot

THE SHOT


Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:02

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A British soldier attempts to escape the clutches of his Nazi pursuers across the rural French countryside...

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 0 Favourites
Our Thoughts

OUR THOUGHTS


Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:11

360 Views | 6 Comments


What do you get when you ask members of the public to record their thoughts on life?

Rated 5
2 Ratings | 0 Favourites
The Basement

THE BASEMENT


Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:50

476 Views | 4 Comments


An Iraqi video blogger gets trapped in his basement after an American artillery shell destroys his family home.

Rated 4
6 Ratings | 1 Favourites
superhero

SUPERHERO


Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:43

616 Views | 0 Comments


Strange and fascinating, this film is not for those who think superhero stories should be all smashing and no thinking.

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 0 Favourites
Lonely Christmas

LONELY CHRISTMAS


Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:15

667 Views | 0 Comments


On a lonely Christmas night, two friends are helping each other in keeping warm.

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Day or Night?

DAY OR NIGHT?


Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:03

773 Views | 6 Comments


When we look at this montage of dreamlike images, it strengthens our belief that there is no limit to the imagination.

Rated 5
6 Ratings | 3 Favourites
RED-HANDED

RED-HANDED


Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:54

827 Views | 1 Comments


Two brothers find themselves trapped by a creature of darkness in an upscale mansion... What is not to love about this creepy Small?

Rated 5
3 Ratings | 0 Favourites
A New Graft: Sociology of the Family

A NEW GRAFT: SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY


Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:01

248 Views | 1 Comments


We are fans of this experimental film that depicts how different ethnicities are "grafted" into one.

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 0 Favourites
"Thundermaus" (2011)

"THUNDERMAUS" (2011)


Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:48

1139 Views | 6 Comments


This award-winning Small follows a detective on the trail of a serial killer, Thundermaus, in the final throes of their cat and mouse game.

Rated 4
6 Ratings | 2 Favourites
To Kill A King - My Crooked Saint

TO KILL A KING - MY CROOKED SAINT


Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:57

957 Views | 0 Comments


We love film. We love music. No wonder we love this series of videos by To Kill A King, combined to make a short film.

Rated 5
3 Ratings | 1 Favourites
A Couch Surfer's Guide To Living

A COUCH SURFER'S GUIDE TO LIVING


Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:31

983 Views | 1 Comments


Jim Vales shares the rules to successfully couch surf.

Rated 5
3 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Eighty Eight

EIGHTY EIGHT


Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:21

1323 Views | 3 Comments


by Sebastian Feehan, Josh Bamford and Hannah Bone
WINNER
BEST OVER 5 MIN
The Smalls Short Film Fest 2011

Rated 5
2 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Tubelight Ka Chand

TUBELIGHT KA CHAND


Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:29

843 Views | 1 Comments


by Shlok Sharma
RUNNER UP
BEST OVER 5 MIN
The Smalls Short Film Fest 2011

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Two Ladies & A Hill

TWO LADIES & A HILL


Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:51

1872 Views | 3 Comments


By Federico Forcolini
WINNER
BEST UNDER 5MIN
The Smalls Short Film Fest 2011

Rated 5
7 Ratings | 2 Favourites
Ben and Jackie

BEN AND JACKIE


Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:12

1012 Views | 5 Comments


by Jason Wingard
RUNNER UP
BEST UNDER 5 MIN
The Smalls Short Film Fest 2011

Rated 5
6 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Moby Dick

MOBY DICK


Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:38

702 Views | 0 Comments


THE SMALLS SHORT FILM FEST 2011 was a BIG success! What better way to celebrate it than with this epic tale in a small film?

Rated 5
1 Ratings | 0 Favourites
Evolution

EVOLUTION


Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:16

1379 Views | 3 Comments


A haunting exercise in mood, this Small featuring Marie Gabrielle Rotie and original music score by Marc Johnston, is sure to leave you with jiggly knees.

Rated 5
4 Ratings | 2 Favourites
Wreckers

WRECKERS


Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:35

1290 Views | 6 Comments


One man’s day takes a turn for the worse and descends into a sandy hell as the unexpected takes hold.

Rated 5
14 Ratings | 2 Favourites
STAIN

STAIN


Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:00

2138 Views | 5 Comments


The neat world of a neat babysitter collides with spilled baby food. Can an extra wash really hurt?

Rated 5
10 Ratings | 3 Favourites
The Fixer (amateur mobil phone camera short film)

THE FIXER (AMATEUR MOBIL PHONE CAMERA SHORT FILM)


Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:16

1482 Views | 13 Comments


What if you would have the power to fix anything?

Rated 5
9 Ratings | 1 Favourites
Featured Articles



THE SMALLS MOVIE, TV & DVD NEWS


Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47


Liam Neeson does it again! Are you old enough to remember the days when he was a serious actor of serious films? Now he’s a mega action star who has, this time around, taken ‘The Grey’ to the #1 spot with $19.7 Million.


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THE OSCARS 2012: ANIMATION SHORT NOMINEES


Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12


Curious of this year's Academy Award Animation Short Nominees? Check out some trailers here, read the synopses and then tell us who you think will win. Will it be Pixar's "La Luna" or can the much talked about "A Morning Stroll" steal the show? This is probably the hardest of all short categories to call. So take a look, and a guess.


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ARE YOU WITH US ON TWITTER?


Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:36


If not, do come follow us and send us messages of all things film that you do, see and experience! We'd love to hear of your projects, where you are shooting and what festivals you attend - it is always great to get updates from our members to know how you are getting on with your plans for creative world dominance (just kidding). Lately some of our followers have shared great tips for short films to check out, competitions and good articles to read for career tips. So stay tuned and in touch with us via our Twitter too. See you there.

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ERASERHEAD & EARLY DAVID LYNCH SHORTS @ BFI SOUTHBANK, LONDON


Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:10


Hey all you David Lynch fans currently in the beautiful city of London, pay attention: Eraserhead plus some early David Lynch shorts are screening at BFI Southbank tonight. Ps. You'll also get a second chance to catch this on Feb 7.


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EDINBURGH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL


Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:27


Last year was the first year for the Edinburgh Short Film Festival. Apparently it went so well they're doing it again. You have until May 26th to submit your films.


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THE OSCARS 2012: DOCUMENTARY SHORT NOMINEES


Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24


Having a hard time keeping track of what short films are nominated for an Academy Award this year? Here is a list with some information and a few trailers for the documentary shorts, so that you can get up to speed a little. After you've read and watched - take our poll on who you think will/should win.


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THE SMALLS MOVIE, TV AND DVD NEWS


Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:23


It was kind of up in the air about who would take the box office over last weekend. Our dark horse candidate was ‘Haywire’ (#6 @ USD $8.4 Million), but clearly that wasn’t meant to be.


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10 QUICK INSPIRATIONAL TIPS


Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11


Don't blame January. And maybe being broke, tired and trapped under the bad-mood-rock is not the greatest place to be when you want to start the year off right, but who says it has to stay that way?


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SALON DES REFUSéS - SHORT FILMS WANTED


Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:17


Put your hands together for this experiment in short film curation. These guys only screen films that have been rejected by other festivals.


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YOUR FILM FESTIVAL: WIN $500,000 TOWARD YOUR NEXT FILM


Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:27


YouTube has launched a worldwide search for the best storytellers alive. Make a short film that is 15 minutes or less and submit it between February 2 and March 31, for the chance to take home $500,000 toward making your next movie.


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1 OF 7 BILLION


Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:54


Organized by the 7 Billion Actions Initiative and the Foundation 10.12.48, this global film competition was created to inspire people everywhere and bring attention to important issues. Last day to enter is 15 Feb, 2012 and prizes range from $1,000 to $4,000.


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WHERE DO YOU SOURCE MUSIC AND SOUND FOR YOUR PROJECTS?


Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:16


It would be cool for us here at The Smalls to learn a little more about how you fit your films with audio effects and add that perfect soundtrack. If you'd care to share with us your favorite sources of music, and how you compose or record your own - that would be awesome.


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SHOWTIME’S TONY COX SCREENPLAY COMPETITION


Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:23


Are you a filmmaker with a feature script ready to go? Adaptations and original materials are welcome to enter this competition. Regular submission deadline is March 12 but please do note that scripts for shorts or documentaries are unfortunately not accepted – this is for feature screenplays only.


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SUNDANCE LONDON SHORT FILM COMPETITION


Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:20


Sundance is coming to London in 2012! Filmmakers are encouraged to submit original short films that evolve around the theme "Story of Our Time". The deadline to enter is February 28.


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CALL FOR ENTRIES: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL


Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:29


If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere... The New York International Short Film Festival will be held in May 2012. They are now accepting entries, and you have until February 24, 2012 (extended deadline) to submit your film.


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RURAL ROUTE FILMS


Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:44


We love this - a film festival that highlights works that deal with rural people and places. From a tiny farm in Wales to life in a small Hudson Valley town, if you have a story that touches on life in the countryside this event wants to hear about it. The deadline to enter is March 16, 2012.


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MANHATTAN FILM FESTIVAL


Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:32


The sixth annual Manhattan Film Festival will take place June 21 - July 1, 2012. Apart from 10 days with great films you can also take part in panel discussions, awards shows and even (new to this year) live music events. Early deadline is today - but you can submit all the way through to April 17, 2012.


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FILM ANNEX: GET SPONSORED!


Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:24


Whenever we come across a site that supports independent filmmakers we are excited. But when we catch word of one that not only promotes, but also helps artists earn money from their quality content, we jump up and down. Film Annex is one of the latter, and you don't want to miss it.


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