The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Nebojša Slijepčević speaks to DN about the approach he took when filming his Oscar nominated live action short in the tight confines of a train carriage, which tells the true story of a man who put himself in jeopardy to speak out for others.

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Molly O'Brien takes us inside the creation of her Netflix streaming Oscar nominated documentary short about the trailblazing career of musician Orin O’Brien and her beloved instruments.

Yuck! (Beurk!)

Director Loïc Espuche reveals how he brought a little lip-tingling magic to his Oscar-nominated tale of hidden desires and first kisses which deftly rises to the challenge of appealing to audiences of all ages.

10 Shorts That Demand Attention From Clermont-Ferrand 2025

After plunging ourselves into the outstanding 47th edition of Clermont-Ferrand - a festival dedicated to celebrating the best short films from around the world - we curated a selection of 10 Directors Notes favourites from this year's dynamic range of programmes.

Beautiful Men

Director Nicolas Keppens walks DN through his journey into stop motion animation and the inspiration behind his Oscar-nominated short that challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and presents a fresh perspective on male insecurity.

Anuja

Adam J. Graves opens up about his aims when making his Oscar nominated short spotlighting the ongoing exploitation of young children in India's fast fashion garment industry while revelling in the powerful, joyful bond between two sisters.