“You don’t have to go too far away from reality to find quite a horrific tale” – An interview with Guy Trevellyan about his new Film- Plastic Surgery

You’ve probably heard of microplastics, but it might be the case that you can’t necessarily put your finger on what they are or why they’re harmful. Siobhan Gardiner sat down with Guy Trevellyan, to talk about his directorial debut Plastic Surgery, a horror thriller which hopes to shock audiences into realising just how dangerous they […]

Jitters: interview with Fabrizio Santino

The rise of artificial intelligence has become one of the defining anxieties of the modern age – and it’s exactly that fear which sits at the heart of Jitters. The new British psychological horror thriller, directed by Marc Zammit and written by George Willcox, blends detective noir with AI paranoia, exploring what happens when the thing hunting you isn’t human at all. […]

Absurd, Bold, and Brilliant: Inside Victoria Trow’s Debut Documentary- Eructation

Documentary shorts often find profundity in the unexpected, but few premises are quite as disarmingly funny as the one at the centre of Eructation. Premiering at the SXSW Film Festival in 2026, the debut film from writer-director Victoria Trow follows Kaylee Kotkins, a perinatal nurse with an unusual ambition: to break the world record for […]

Alejandro Vilpa on his New Streaming Platform- Vilpa Max

Short films are about to get a global stage. Vilpa Films, the boutique production company founded by Mexican producer, filmmaker, and author Alejandro Vilpa, is launching its new streaming platform, Vilpa Max, on January 31, 2026. The platform is designed to showcase everything from Oscar-winning and Cannes-acclaimed shorts to fresh, emerging voices from around the […]

Exploring Grief, Gender, and Tradition: Yu-Han Tsai on Her New Film “Dua-Ji”

Grief is rarely just about loss. It is shaped by ritual, expectation, and the unspoken rules that determine who is allowed to mourn- and how. In DUA JI, Taiwanese filmmaker Yu-Han Tsai transforms a rural funeral into a quiet confrontation with patriarchy, inheritance, and the burdens placed on daughters. Premiering at the SXSW Film Festival, […]

“An Emotional Introduction to Grief and Loss”: Luke Angus on his BAFTA nominated short film Solstice

One of my favourite things about awards season is seeing how exciting it is for first time nominees. So I was thrilled to get to chat to Luke Angus, director, writer and animator of the short film Solstice which is nominated for Best British Short Animation at the upcoming BAFTAs. Chronicling the story of a […]

Paul Sng on “Reality Is Not Enough”: Crafting a Documentary With Irvine Welsh

Sometimes things line up oddly perfectly and when I heard of this screening of a new Irvine Welsh documentary, Paul Sng’s ‘Reality Is Not Enough’, it seemed to be one of those occasions. The screening, along with a Q&A with the director, was taking place in a relatively new cinema in my hometown of Montrose […]

Finding the Beat: Aniello De Angelis on His New Short Film- The Rhythm

Aniello De Angelis has steadily developed a distinctive cinematic voice, crafting stories that balance emotional intimacy with a strong visual and rhythmic sensibility. Throughout his body of work, he demonstrates a sharp sensitivity to character and atmosphere, often focusing on moments of quiet tension and nuanced human connection through a refined, deliberate lens. With his […]

Memory Fades, But Olive Won’t: Tom Koch on His Oscar-Qualifying Short

Tom Koch’s short film, Olive, has been making waves on the festival circuit and is now in contention for an Oscar. In this intimate conversation, Koch opens up about the inspiration behind the film, his personal connection to dementia through his grandmother, and the creative choices that shaped its visual and emotional world. From the […]

Pier-Philippe Chevigny on his Oscar-Qualifying Short Film Mercenaire

In his latest short film Mercenaire, director Pier-Philippe Chevigny continues to explore the complexities of human behaviour within the structures of society. Known for his immersive storytelling and keen focus on social issues, Chevigny presents a narrative about a man recently released from prison, navigating a world where few offer support. Through meticulous framing, long […]