All articles tagged with #short film
In a rare twist at the 2026 Academy Awards, the Best Live Action Short Film category produced two winners: The Singers (Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt) and Two People Exchanging Saliva. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced the tie, marking Oscar history as only the sixth time a tie has occurred, with both teams stepping on stage to celebrate their double victory.
RM of BTS collaborated with Samsung to premiere a short film showcasing how Samsung Art TVs bring museum-quality art into everyday life, emphasizing the joy and connection art provides, with a focus on curated artworks that reflect emotion and seasonality.
Nintendo released an updated version of the animated short 'Close To You,' featuring Pikmin characters and more music, hinting at a possible larger project or game, though details remain unclear.
Nintendo released a surprising animated short called 'Close To You' that features Pixar-style animation and a baby learning to walk with a sentient dummy, but notably lacks any direct Nintendo characters, leading to speculation about hidden references or a larger project.
Renée Zellweger has made her directorial debut with a hand-drawn animated short titled 'They,' premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film is a passionate project addressing societal toxicity and division, inspired by Zellweger's love for animation and her desire to foster positive social discourse. She emphasizes the collaborative and joyful nature of the project, which was developed during the COVID pandemic, and hints at future projects in both animation and live-action.
A new short film titled 'Sweet Revenge' revives Jason Voorhees, paying homage to the original 'Friday the 13th' movies with modern gore and nostalgic elements, while introducing a new Jason actor and exploring potential for a full-length sequel.
Sony releases a new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," featuring Miles Morales contending with his own anxiety and self-doubt in the form of a giant arachnid. The short, set between the first two Spider-Verse films, showcases the teen web-slinger dealing with everyday struggles, and is a product of Sony's initiative to train and highlight diverse talent. While awaiting the official release date of "Beyond The Spider-Verse," fans can enjoy this new addition to the Spider-Verse universe.
"The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story" is a short film depicting Spider-Verse protagonist Miles Morales struggling with mental health while balancing his superhero duties and high school life. The film highlights the humanity of superheroes and the challenges they face behind the mask. Directed by Jarelle Dampier and written by Khaila Amazan, the mini-sequel was publicly released after its debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The success of the Spider-Verse franchise, including the recent "Across the Spider-Verse," has led to a confirmed sequel, "Beyond the Spider-Verse," although its release date remains uncertain.
Sony's new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," delves into Miles Morales' struggles with anxiety as he juggles his responsibilities as a superhero and student. The short emphasizes the importance of sharing feelings and portrays Miles battling an embodiment of his anxieties. While simpler in story compared to the feature films, the short delivers an important message alongside inspired visuals, hinting at more to come from Sony in the Spider-Verse.
Sony Pictures Animation has released a new short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," on YouTube, which explores the relatable theme of anxiety as a foe for the young Spider-Man, Miles Morales. The short, developed as part of a leadership training program, aims to support filmmakers from underrepresented groups. It utilizes comic book tropes and unconventional animation to tell its story, and is part of a larger mental health focused lesson plan for teenage students called "The Heo Within."
Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," but was unable to attend the ceremony as he was in Germany shooting a new movie. The film is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's story and features a star-studded cast. Anderson expressed gratitude in a statement read on his behalf, acknowledging his collaborators and paying tribute to Owen Wilson. American Fiction star Issa Rae and US comedian Ramy Youssef accepted the award on his behalf. Despite previous nominations, this win marks Anderson's first Oscar victory.
Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz starred in a short film for Chanel's Fall-Winter 2024-25 Ready to-Wear show at Paris Fashion Week, portraying a romantic couple enjoying a luxurious date night in a tribute to the film A Man and a Woman. The film captures the beginning of a love story in Deauville, with Pitt and Cruz exuding romance through their interactions. Pitt is also working with Cruz's husband, Javier Bardem, on a project about Formula One racing, and Bardem praised Pitt's energy and talent.
Jennifer Lopez was turned down by Anthony Ramos for a role in her new short film due to his friendship with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. Despite expressing understanding and assuring Ramos that she would never do anything to target Anthony, Lopez stood behind her creative vision and emphasized the importance of pursuing art without being overly concerned about media perceptions.
Malia Obama, using the name Malia Ann, made her directorial debut at Sundance with the short film "The Heart," receiving mixed reviews and accusations of nepotism. The 18-minute film tells the story of a grieving son, but has been criticized as "forgettable" and "truly dreadful" on review platforms. Despite her famous connections, including mentorship from Donald Glover and production support from his company, the film has faced scrutiny for its perceived nepotism.
Malia Obama's debut short film, "The Heart," has received negative reviews on the movie social network Letterboxd, with some critics appearing to be politically motivated. Despite some praise for the film's visual language and potential, others criticized her familial wealth and connections, questioning her ability to fail and accusing her of nepotism. The film, which tells the story of a grieving son, has been described as a promising debut by some, but has also faced scrutiny due to Malia's status as the daughter of former President Barack Obama.