Short Films that Could Snag Oscars and An April 24 Itsashort Premiere

In a few short days, the film industry’s most prestigious event takes center stage. The 93rd Academy Awards will air this Sunday at 8 p.m. (EST) on ABC. We are especially paying attention to the short film nominees in the…

The Academy Museum Tabs Jacqueline Stewart and Stunning Fall Film Festivals

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recently named Chicago film scholar Jacqueline Stewart as its chief artistic and programming officer, a widely celebrated move for the venerable institution. “Jacqueline’s background as an educator, programmer, archivist, author, and scholar, along with…

What’s Up?! An Oscar Contender, Short Film Contests

What’s up, good people?! Hope you had a great Labor Day, but we know you miss us. So here’s your weekly roundup of short film and movie news. The recently concluded Telluride Film Festival debuted a film that is generating considerable…

What’s Up?! TIFF News, Short Film & Usain Bolt

What’s up, good people?! We’re back in effect like we never left with this week’s short film and movie news. We told you about the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) earlier this month. Now that it’s only three weeks away,…

What’s Up?! TCFF, #1 PBS Short Film, Oscar Contenders

What’s up, good people?! The dog days of summer can’t put a damper on all this great short film and movie news that’s happening. Let, ITSASHORT.COM clue you in. Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival wrapped on Sunday and dozens…

What’s Up?! Women Filmmakers Rule, Best Short Film

What’s up, good people?! The short film and entertainment news never stops, so we don’t either. One of the more progressive film festivals is set to begin this week, Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF), which runs July 26-31.…