Tag Archives: shorts

I’m Here

Posted on April 1, 2010 by James McNally

I’m Here (Director: Spike Jonze): A random Tweet a few days ago brought I’m Here to my attention, which seems fitting, since it’s a love story about robots. Spike Jonze’ made this 30-minute short film with support from Absolut Vodka, … Continue reading →

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Higglety Pigglety Pop!

Posted on February 28, 2010 by James McNally

Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (Directors: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski): From the makers of Madame Tutli-Putli comes another innovative short film with a rhyming title. Based on a story by Maurice Sendak, this short … Continue reading →

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Short of the Week

Posted on December 18, 2009 by James McNally

I’ve been paying a lot more attention to short films over the past few years, and I’m exited to have found a really excellent resource for finding and seeing these bite-sized gems of cinema. Short of the Week is a … Continue reading →

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Love You More

Posted on October 6, 2009 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: Love You More is available on Wholphin No. 8, a great compilation of short films from the same people who publish McSweeney’s. Love You More (Director: Sam Taylor-Wood): Based on a short story by English playwright Patrick Marber, … Continue reading →

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enRoute Film Festival 2009

Posted on September 30, 2009 by James McNally

Over time, I’ve grown to appreciate short films more and more, and since their opportunities for theatrical release are so limited, I’m always glad to see shorts popping up in interesting places. For the past few years, Air Canada has … Continue reading →

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