In light of the recent election in Iran, I thought this was an appropriate Independent Short Film, offering insight that you might not otherwise hear or find.

Originally posted 2009-06-16 10:07:59.

Independent Short Film: Iran–A Nation of Bloggers is a post from: Independent Short Films

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This is an Independent Short Film that A friend of mine came across and brought to my attention. We hosted a film discussion evening in my apartment and it was REALLY interesting to hear what everyone took away from the film. What are your thoughts? Consider the film from a storyteller’s perspective: What elements of plot, theme, symbolism, etc. can you draw out of the film? Now consider the film from a filmmaker’s perspective: What do you notice about the shots, editing, filter choice, audio mixing, etc. that stands out to you? Leave a comment with your thoughts, and I’ll share some of my thoughts throughout.

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Originally posted 2008-10-11 10:14:59.

Independent Short Film: Offside is a post from: Independent Short Films

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Pencil Face is an instant classic.  Slightly predictable, perhaps, but a remarkably well done Independent Short Film.

Originally posted 2008-12-06 10:12:59.

Independent Short Film: Pencil Face is a post from: Independent Short Films

Technorati Tags: drawing, face, friendship, imagination, pencil, young girl

by Philip Scott Johnson An Independent Short Film highlighting Women in Film, including Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Norma Shearer, Ruth Chatterton, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Barbara Stanwyck, Vivien Leigh, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Olivia de Havilland, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Loretta Young, Deborah Kerr, Judy Garland, Anne Baxter, Lauren Bacall, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Dandridge, Shirley MacLaine, Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Janet Leigh, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Ann Margret, Julie Andrews, Raquel Welch, Tuesday Weld, Jane Fonda, Julie Christie, Faye Dunaway, Catherine Deneuve, Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sigourney Weaver, Kathleen Turner, Holly Hunter, Jodie Foster, Angela Bassett, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Julianne Moore, Diane Lane, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry Music: Bach’s Prelude from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 performed by Yo-Yo Ma eggman913@gmail.com http://www.myspace.com/eggman913

Duration : 0:2:28

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• Shooting Down Pictures » Blog Archive » 100 Important Directors of … – This list of 100 important directors of animated short films was assembled in late 2008 to serve as a complement to “Brief Encounters,” a proposed list of 250 great short films (both animated and live-action) which was to be developed …

Originally posted 2008-11-08 10:13:59.

Independent Short Film: Women In Film is a post from: Independent Short Films

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Science-Fiction is a genre that suits independent short films really well. Three specific types of Science-Fiction Short Films I’ve frequently seen are Time Travel (see also the Independent Short Film La Jetée and this collection of time-travel-themed Independent Short Films), Dystopian Society (see also the Independent Short Films Four and Televisual Man), and Post-Apocalyptic (see also the Independent Short Films 9, La Jetée, Alive in Joburg, or just feel free to explore a bit on your own.)

This short film falls into the last category. What do you take away from it?

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Originally posted 2010-04-18 10:26:24.

Independent Short Film: Connected is a post from: Independent Short Films

Technorati Tags: Arts, Filmmaking, La Jetée, Movies, Science fiction, short film, Time Travel

I have to admit that I had this figured out from very early on, although that might be due to the thumbnail image. Clever wordplay, beautifully shot, and the colors of this independent short film are great. Fantastic use of filters and lenses.

Gone Goodbye – A short film from Session 7 Media on Vimeo.

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Originally posted 2010-05-13 13:55:41.

Independent Short Film: Gone Goodbye is a post from: Independent Short Films

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Here’s a nice animated short film I found:

Electropolis from Kevin McCullough on Vimeo.

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Originally posted 2010-02-11 12:41:09.

Independent Short Film: Electropolis is a post from: Independent Short Films

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This independent short film was more than I expected, honestly.  I’m constantly surprised by the ideas people have, especially for animated short films.

What do you think?

Originally posted 2009-12-10 03:49:59.

Independent Short Film: Pidgeon: Impossible is a post from: Independent Short Films

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This is an excerpt from Max Winkler and David Gelb’s debut Independent Short Film starring Henry Winkler, Jeffrey Tambor and Armen Weitzman.

Duration : 0:7:25

Originally posted 2008-10-16 15:53:20.

King of Central Park, Short Film, various scenes is a post from: Independent Short Films

Technorati Tags: Central, comedy, King, new, ny, Park, york

First a preface, and then a disclaimer:

I’d like to begin by saying that I have very strong personal objections to creating a music video and slapping the name “short film” onto it.  I’ve seen it done numerous times and it really irritates me.

That said, I’ve decided (perhaps subjectively) that the short film in this post is, in fact, an Independent Short Film and not a music video.  Here’s why:  The film was made by a film student, not the artist.  Although the story has its origin in the lyrics, the independent musician had nothing to do with the production of this short film.

And now the disclaimer:
This Independent Short Film will probably offend some viewers.  The lyrics of the song contain words which many find to be inappropriate.  They also describe a scene of violence and abuse, which in the short film, although animated, is nonetheless disturbing.  However, I found the film to be powerfully moving, and the social and spiritual messages conveyed are what compelled me to post it here.  I do hope that you’ll watch it, but be advised that it is not suitable for everyone.

Originally posted 2009-12-16 18:41:59.

Independent Short Film: Dance with the Devil is a post from: Independent Short Films

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