As we gratefully bid adieu to the year that was (insert jokey “2020 was a clusterf ck” reference) it is a perfect time to take stock and praise some of the amazing short films (254 in total) we had the pleasure to share with you these past 12 months. While our official “Short Awards” will arrive in a few weeks, this is an opportunity to shine a light on the personalities and tastes of the team that make Short of the Week what it is. So, we asked each member to pick their personal favorite and explain why. Enjoy all of our picks and see you next year!
Short Of The Week, the preeminent voice in online short film curation with an audience of millions, debuted director Nino Aldi s award-winning live action short film Tribes this morning.
In this intense, provocative, and satirical look at societal tribalism, a subway train ride between two stations takes an unexpected turn as three men - African American, Arab American, and white - announce their intention to rob the passengers on the packed car. However, none of the guys wants to rob people of their own race or social subgroup. As the themes of inclusion, diversity, and unity unfold, the crime goes off the rails in a hilarious way.