Behind the scenes and extras on film pages

The Short Film Show is more than a place to watch short films: it’s a home for the stories and people behind them.
This page explains where to find behind the scenes content and what’s included when you upgrade to the Ad-Free plan.

1. What Behind the Scenes Content Is

Behind the Scenes (BTS) content gives you a closer look at how short films are made.
It includes interviews, production insights, and stories from the filmmakers themselves.
Each feature is created or approved by the filmmaker, offering an authentic glimpse into their creative process.

You’ll find a mix of:

Director and cast interviews
On-set footage and production diaries
Short features on cinematography, sound, or editing
Q&As and press interviews

2. Where to Find It

BTS content appears directly on the film page beneath the main player.
If a film includes extra material, you’ll see a Behind the Scenes section or tab when viewing that title.
Select any item to play it instantly.

Behind the Scenes material sits with the film it belongs to, so the place to find it is the film’s own page.

3. Who Can Watch

Behind the Scenes content is available to viewers on our paid plan, Ad-Free Experience.
Free accounts can view film pages and read about the filmmakers, but playback of BTS materials requires an upgrade.

When you upgrade, the Behind the Scenes sections appear automatically, with no separate setup or delay.

4. What’s Included with a Paid Plan

Upgrading gives you access to the complete experience:

Unlimited viewing, without the adverts the free plan shows
HD streaming up to 1080p
Continue Watching across devices
Behind the Scenes content for selected short films
Tip Jar, for tipping filmmakers

All features are unlocked immediately after payment and stay active for the duration of your subscription.

5. Expanding Collection

New Behind the Scenes features are added regularly.
Some short films include multiple extras, while others will receive new material over time as filmmakers share more about their work.
New extras appear on the film pages they belong to as filmmakers share more about their work.

6. Supporting Filmmakers

Behind the Scenes content is part of how The Short Film Show supports creators.

By upgrading and exploring extras, you’re helping to keep independent short filmmaking alive and accessible.