News & Features
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Oscar Sharp – where is he now?
10 February, 2012 3:25pmIn 2010, Oscar Sharp wowed the judging panel with Sign Language, the touching tale of an Oxford Street sign holder on his final shift. An elated Os…
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Oscar Sharp - where is he now?
9 February, 2012 3:36pm…
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The Ultimate Wrap Party
11 December, 2011 9:46amWe’ve all woken up with sore heads this morning after a fabulous night at BFI Southbank, throwing shapes on the dancefloor and raising our gl…
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A Who's Who of Twitter for Film Makers
2 December, 2011 4:01pmWe’re big fans of social media here at Shorts HQ and swear by the power of Twitter for film makers – whether you want to let the world …
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Shorts that inspired features: Part five
1 December, 2011 11:59amLong before it became an overblown, convoluted excuse to kill people off in elaborately gory ways, the Saw franchise began life in 2003 as a simple…
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The best of Pixar's shorts
1 December, 2011 11:48amProving you don’t need much dialogue to tell a good story, the magical Pixar Shorts have always been a welcome addition to any cinema visit. …
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You've been framed..
16 November, 2011 1:56pmWhile the party at BFI Southbank may be over for another year, the party at a cinema near you has only just begun. All 12 films shortlisted in Virg…
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Who rocked the red carpet?
11 November, 2011 1:03pmLast night was, of course, all about the fantastic shortlisted film makers, but we couldn’t help keeping one beady eye on the red carpet arri…
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Four years of Shorts
11 November, 2011 9:17amLast night, we revealed the winners of Virgin Media Shorts 2011 and as we wooped and cheered with the best of them, we couldn't help comi…
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Aspiring film critics get their chance to shine
3 November, 2011 12:15pmLast month we set the budding film critics and journalists amongst you a challenge – to write a review of your favourite shortlisted film…
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Shorts that inspired features: Part four
27 October, 2011 12:04pmIt’s time to return to the world of short films transformed into fully fledged features, and this time we’re taking a look at the short…
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Final clues for The Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt
26 October, 2011 1:39pmThey’re finally here – the remaining two clues in our online treasure hunt to join us at the Virgin Media Shorts Awards 2011. Below, yo…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clues 9 and 10)
25 October, 2011 6:21pmWith just three days left to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the Shorts Awards on 10th November, we're turning up the heat …
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 8)
24 October, 2011 12:57pmThe Shorts Awards evening is in sight and, as our 12 shortlisters wait nervously for the results, we’re getting ready for one heck of a party…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 7)
19 October, 2011 2:55pmWith just over a week left to get your mitts on a pair of tickets to the swanky Shorts Awards night at BFI Southbank, the treasure hunt clues are c…
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Making movie magic on the curry mile
18 October, 2011 1:36pmOver the weeks, we've been spotlighting the 12 shortlisted films one by one with features written by the film makers themselves.…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 6)
18 October, 2011 12:47pmYou all know the drill by now. If you fancy getting your hands on the last two tickets to our exclusive Shorts Awards night next month, just crack …
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 5)
14 October, 2011 11:29amIt’s that time again film fans – clue number 5 is ready to be unravelled and maybe, if you’re a clever clogs, to lead you all the…
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Bloggers: want to be a top film critic? James King gives us his top tips
13 October, 2011 9:58amWe know you love movies. But have you ever dreamt of being a professional critic, spending your days watching films and telling the world what you …
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 4)
12 October, 2011 4:22pmIf you’re playing along to win a pair of tickets to the glitzy Virgin Media Shorts Awards night next month (and why wouldn’t you), you&…
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John Hurt: ‘The end of independent film would spell the end of cinema’
12 October, 2011 2:07pmWe caught up with film land legend John Hurt to talk about his epic film career and his latest post as Virgin Media Shorts judge (if you missed par…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 3)
10 October, 2011 3:15pmIf you’re thinking ‘what the bobbins is going on here?’, complete our famous (i.e. brand new) treasure hunt and you too could be …
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Saloon: More than just a barbershop
10 October, 2011 11:10am“Before making Saloon - my first film - I had been aware of the potential of DSLRs to capture beautiful video, but I wasn’t sure h…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 2)
7 October, 2011 9:43amEarlier this week, we announced that we’re giving away a pair of tickets to our exclusive, star-studded Shorts Awards night at BFI Southbank …
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A letter of support from a real East Grinstead gang
7 October, 2011 9:24amSPOILER ALERT: Don't read this until you've watched First Press, we don't want to ruin the ending for you! “First Press is th…
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John Hurt: ‘If you want a big star in your short film, just ask them!’
6 October, 2011 9:31amWhen we heard we were off to interview Shorts judge and all-round legend John Hurt, we felt like we’d just unwrapped a big bar of chocolate a…
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The Great Virgin Media Shorts Treasure Hunt (Clue 1)
5 October, 2011 9:51amIt’s official, the most exciting stage of the competition is most definitely underway. Right now John Hurt, Mat Whitecross and Paul Greengras…
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Inside the mind of an animator
3 October, 2011 1:06pmShortlisted director Daisy Jacobs gives us a window on the world that brought lothario Don Justino de Neve to life “Isn't there a fil…
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The Friend Catcher: How I created a world inside a lunchbox
26 September, 2011 5:09pmShortlisted director Lucy Campbell tells us of the crew and creatures that brought lunchtime to life “It was fantastic to hear that …
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Clearances: How Sigur Ros helped me make the shortlist
20 September, 2011 3:03pm“Last year, at around this time, I was in complete agony. I was pretty inconsolable to be honest. I know what you’re thinking - &l…