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You know that feeling when you have an itch, and no amount of scratching will relieve it? A man wakes up feeling just that! Unable to find a solution and driven to the brink of madness, he will stop at nothing to make it go away. With ¡PIKA! (The Itch), director Alex Fischman Cárdenas takes us on a wild goose chase, crafting a remarkably immersive experience with com...

In the 21st century, war is fought on more than one front. Alongside the battles at the border, partisans, pundits, artists, and bots compete to shape the story on cable news and social media, seeking to control narratives. This matters, for good reason—public opinion has real effects on democratic policy, especially when a conflict’s future feels uncertain.

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While compulsory military service remains a reality in many countries around the world, for those of us living in nations where military service is voluntary, the prospect of conscription can feel difficult to comprehend. But what if your country suddenly found itself at war? Who would be expected to fight and how would those decisions be made? These were some of the question...

Serving on a film festival jury is an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only are you generally well looked after by the event team, but you also get the opportunity to discuss short films with other like-minded, passionate people. The one real downside, however, is that films you champion don’t always make it onto the winners’ list. For me, Freddie Gluck’s remarkable doc...

Eight years ago, New Years Eve premiered on Short of the Week. Today, we’re delighted to welcome filmmaker Pranav Bhasin back with his latest short, We Were Here, a frontrunner in the Best Live Action Short Film race at the 2027 Oscars. A shar...