Netflix unveils documentary shorts Heroin(e) and Long Shot

Netflix is unveiling two new documentary shorts this September, Long Shot and Heroin(e).

The streaming giant has increasingly embraced non-fiction shorts, with The White Helmets earning Netflix its first Oscar earlier this year, and Extremis receiving an Academy Award nomination. … Read More

Short film review: In a Heartbeat (2017)

Directors: Beth David, Esteban Bravo Runtime: 4mins Watch In a Heartbeat online: YouTube / Vimeo

Every Sunday, we review a short film available online. We call it Short Film Sunday.

My heart was about to burst out of my chest. … Read More

Short film review: The Refugee Diaries (2017)

Director: Jack Collins Runtime: 12mins Watch The Refugee Diaries online: YouTube (BBC Three)

Every Sunday, we review a short film available online. We call it Short Film Sunday.

“I need to get into university, mum. What else can I do?” … Read More

Short film review: Fish Story

This quest to find the truth behind a tall tail is a short slice of hugely charming silliness.Read More

Short film review: Dawn of the Deaf

Director: Rob Savage Cast: Caroline Ward, Haley Bishop, Radina Drandova Runtime: 12mins Watch Dawn of the Deaf online: Vimeo

Every Sunday, we review a short film available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.

“I don’t care who sees … Read More

BBC Three review: Five by Five shorts (5×5)

The centrepiece of BBC Three’s recent takeover by Idris Elba is undoubtedly the original drama anthology 5×5, which Elba produced for the strand. Scripted by new writers and starring a cast of up-and-coming actors, the series of short films each … Read More

VOD film review: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

“There’s nothing wrong with being sad. It’s just a way of remembering the happy times.”

Who doesn’t have fond memories of being read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, or reading it to your own kids? Michael Rosen, a … Read More

Reviewed: The 2017 BAFTA short film nominees

With the BAFTA awards now just a week away, everyone’s racing to catch up on the big award contenders (see our guide to which nominees are available on VOD in the UK here) but the ones that people often forget? … Read More

All 4: Shorts coming soon to Channel 4’s VOD service in February 2017

This February, All 4’s shorts celebrate the female wrestlers smashing through the glass ceiling in the WWE and discover the real life passions of the stars of the The Undateables.

Plus, to coincide with Channel 4’s Fake News Week, a … Read More

2017 BAFTA nominated shorts now available to watch online

The 2017 BAFTA nominated short films are now available to watch online in the UK.

The nominated films, which were chosen by a jury of leading industry figures, represent the best of British short filmmaking, and showcase innovative and exciting … Read More