10 Animated Short Films to Watch Tonight
28 October 2026
Ten animated short films from independent filmmakers in ten countries, from a two-minute comedy to a ten-minute race against time. Every one is under eleven minutes, and most have no dialogue.
Short Film Stories
Guides for filmmakers, lists of films to watch and news from The Short Film Show. Looking for a how-to? The Help Centre home lists every guide.
10 Horror Short Films to Watch This Halloween
14 October 2026
Ten horror short films from independent filmmakers in nine countries, from four-minute scares to a twenty-minute ghost tour. Most are under fifteen minutes.
Where to Submit Your Short Film: Festivals, Platforms and Channels
13 October 2026
The main places to submit a short film, what each one asks of you, an order that works for most shorts, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
How to Distribute a Short Film (and Where The Short Film Show Fits)
6 September 2026
A practical route from finished film to audience: festivals, online platforms, exclusivity choices, subtitles and the paperwork, with exactly what The Short Film Show does and doesn't do at each step.
Always-On Short Films: The Short Film Show 24/7 Channel
2 June 2026
Don't feel like choosing? Our free 24/7 linear channel streams a non-stop run of short films from around the world. Press play and let it run.
Watch Short Films Anywhere: The Short Film Show App
1 June 2026
The Short Film Show app for iOS and Android keeps your favourites, history and account in sync across devices. Start on your phone, pick up on another device.
Act for the Love, by Luke Hicks
10 February 2026
Spontaneity is acting’s foremost key to expression. Why? Because no line should feel rehearsed. In reality, it’s coming off the…
1987: A Spatial Odyssey Into Production Design
20 October 2025
By Luke Hicks Eight minute read. Introduction I didn’t just make simple steps from metal work to prop making to…
Discover, Watch and Submit Short Films from Around the World
16 March 2025
Short films are one of the most exciting and innovative forms of storytelling in cinema today. They challenge the norm, push creative…
The Short Film Advantage: Why Short Stories Matter
19 January 2025
Short films are more than a stepping stone: they’re a powerful art form in their own right. At The Short Film Show,…
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