DOCUMENTARY SHORTS The proliferation of platforms distributing short subject documentaries in recent years has led to an abundance of high-quality films that pack a punch.

HollyShorts is an Oscar-qualifying festival for the short-film categories, and the winners of those three awards are automatically entered in the Oscar race.

The 7 Day Film Project will hold a screening at Alamo Drafthouse, debuting 25 short films created by filmmakers.

Méliès' A Trip to the Moon and Buñuel's Un Chien Andalou rank among the greatest short films, towering achievements in their underrated medium.

Oscar-Qualifying Film Festivals Transformed Awards Season Into a Competitive Short Film Race For nearly 40 years, film festivals have played a critical role in catapulting short films to Oscar glory.

Three years ago, I spoke with a photographer and filmmaker who wanted to make a short film about local news. Dustin Cohen has seen the challenges facing the industry up very close — his dad was ...