On Feb. 27, 2026, the fourth annual Monarch Short Film Festival took place at the University Theatre. Hosted by ODU Film Club ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

"We're kinda different... I bet you can't guess how!" Can you guess how this little guy is different? There's just something that seems a little off about him... But I can't tell what it is! He looks ...

If you’re a fan of horror short films and scrappy indie filmmakers who just get the genre, you’re going to want to check this ...

Horror short films are a crucial part of the genre festival experience, whether it be a well-curated shorts block or a chilling precursor to a feature film. But oftentimes, they can be overlooked in ...

The themes run from sweet to harrowing in this year’s selections. By Jeannette CatsoulisBeatrice Loayza and Ben Kenigsberg Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, that drumbeat of anxiety pulsing through ...

Who could have guessed that one of the most socially prescient works of 2025 is based on a story from 175 years ago? That’s the fascinating genesis of “The Singers,” which is quickly becoming one of ...

The Jewish Film Institute's 13th annual WinterFest - two days of new independent films about Jewish life, culture, and history - takes place this weekend at San Francisco's Vogue Theater. Eleven ...

In what’s become an awards-season tradition, the compilations of Oscar-nominated short films in live-action, animation and documentary categories are back in theaters ahead of the big night March 2, ...