Short Films
Reviews of short films available to watch online, rent or download on VOD.
UK TV review: Zog
December 27, 2018 | David FarnorThis delightful animation about not following convention is a soaring, royal treat for all the family.Read More
Angela’s Christmas: An enchanting fable of family and love
December 25, 2018 | David FarnorBased on a story by Frank McCourt, this enchanting short is a moving, magical fable of family and love.Read More
6 scarily good short films to watch this Halloween
October 31, 2018 | David FarnorThere’s nothing scarier in this modern world than losing several hours of your life to a TV show that doesn’t turn out to be very good – those precious minutes are binge-watching gold that could be better spent on a … Read More
Short film review: Promise (2018)
August 19, 2018 | David FarnorA Bible story gets a sharply topical update in this moving refugee drama.Read More
BBC iPlayer review: Comedy Shorts (2018)
May 12, 2018 | David FarnorThis charming collection of comedy shorts balance sharp observations and witty writing with infectious imagination.Read More
Short film review: Terminally Happy
March 4, 2018 | David FarnorBig themes and ambitious questions dissolve with precision in a poignant, thought-provoking sci-fi cocktail.Read More
Reviewed: The 2018 Oscar nominated short films
February 25, 2018 | Laurence BoyceOur reviews of this year’s Oscar nominated short films, plus where you can watch them on VOD in the UK.Read More
Reviewed: The BAFTA 2018 short film nominees
February 18, 2018 | David FarnorShort films are perhaps the most overlooked part of the awards season, and unfairly so, as they frequently offer a new perspective on the world, showcase a rising talent, or innovatively overcome the limitations of their running time in a … Read More
Short film review: Bricks, Lock In, Ghosted
February 11, 2018 | David FarnorOn Sundays, we review short films available online. We call it Short Film Sunday. This week, we catch up with a trio of new shorts from Neville Pierce, film journo veteran and scarily talented director, who premiered his triple-bill on … Read More
UK TV review: The Night of the Doctor (2013 minisode)
December 23, 2017 | David Farnor“I’m a Doctor. But probably not the one you were expecting.” With those words, Paul McGann wowed Doctor Who fans back in 2013, when he returned to the TARDIS for a one-off special.
The Night of the Doctor, a short … Read More