Oscar Shorts 2024

The 2024 Oscars are fast approaching so for those of you who want to know what went into the making of this year's nominated shorts, DN has gathered our interviews with their directors into this handy collection.

The Forum

Ned Donohoe delves into the delicate balance of critique and empathy he sought to strike in his short about the shady world of personal development forums.

Three Bull-Mastiffs in a Kitchen Corner

Paul Chambers discusses the 16mm camerawork used in his hard hitting experimental drama capturing a young man's spiralling loss of control to addiction.

The Alchemy of David

Nicholas Woytuk discusses the organic Black & White 16mm shooting process he employed for his documentary about veteran photographer David Michael Kennedy.

The Men And The Chair In Front Of My Window

Nick Aldridge walks through the genesis of his documentary which takes a poignant look at male mental health struggles through a series of intimate conversations.

The Best Short Films at SXSW 2024

A highlight of the annual festival circuit, we take a look at the 2024 line-up of SXSW and champion 10 short films you absolutely have to see.