This week's film is an experimental interpretation of what happens between sleeping and waking. Directed by Paul Windridge and Koo Bhangra, the film uses a simple visual division (which lends it the title) to portray its theme. Support short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podcast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also look forward to the Soundtracks Of Your Lives horror special on Halloween in Central London... More details to follow. Blood, gore and a whole lot more!

If you're a regular to shallowSHORTS you'll know we've been away for a bit while hosting the video diaries from the Cannes in a Van boys. Well, while they gear up for their next venture, the now well-established ShallowSHORTS Vcast is back, screening new shorts, from an international pool of filmmakers, each with their own unique vision. The first film to get us back on track is a comedy from director Alex Emslie. It's a 'mockumentary' in the traditional sense, delving into the world of an up-and-coming artist, as he struggles to establish himself as a fresh talent in the higly-competitive art world. The film was shot in an improvised style, with only the scene structure in place. All dialogue was unscripted and improvised on the day. At the time of shooting, the lead actor, David Manson was attempting to become an artist himself. The paintings featured are all by him apart from the dog paintings, which were painted by the director, who got fed up waiting for David to finish the commission! It's a well-acted, witty short which is helped by the improvised scenes and excellent comic-timing by both leads. It has been screened at both the ShootFirst Festival in Edinburgh and The Leith Film Festival. Support short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podcast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

This is a VERY short film from director John Condon... More info to follow, but this one is going in the van to Cannes! Keep it here for up-to-date video podcasts from the blokes in Cannes and follow their adventure here!

Sorry, sorry, sorry for the delay in publishing the next film! Hopefully it gave you time to download the huge file for Dear Steven Spielberg. It was our longest film yet, but worth it I'm sure you agree. We've been helping out the guys putting together CANNES in a VAN. They say it's 'The Perfect Vehicle for Independent Film'. Go and check out the sight - see if you can help! Anyway, this next one is a film we showed at the very first ShallowSHORTS100 film night back in 2004. We liked it then, and we like it now. It's a poetic glimpse into a photographer's thoughts directed by Steve Piper, whose later film, '3', was featured a few months back. Enjoy. Support short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, check out the guys who are doing something a bit different in Cannes at CANNESinaVAN.com- They need your support in anyway you Cannes!

Paul Buring is a struggling scriptwriter who has his heart set on working with Spielberg. Through numerous attempts, he tries to contact the maestro director and due to his persistence, he becomes embroiled in a Hollywood conspiracy that's been milking audiences for years. This, the longest so far of our featured films (the long download time is worth the wait), is a perfectly scripted, observed and very funny original short. It was written over a year by director, Stefan Georgiou and Sam Bern and was first unveiled back in August 2006. We will certainly see more from Stefan and LowFatFilms in the not-too-distant future. One to watch. Support short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, check out the guys who are doing something a bit different in Cannes at CANNESinaVAN.com- They need your support in anyway you Cannes!

Apologies if you've been waiting for the next film. This was due to shallowSHORTS taking some well-earned time off! Anyway, we're back with a low-budget black comedy directed by Sam Copland about one man's pain over his broken relationship and how he intends to deal with it. Actor Bob Bird had to drink 1 1/2 litres of cold tea during the filming which he apparently hates (surprisingly) and found it hard not to throw up! Keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, check out CANNES in a VAN... - The Perfect Vehicle for Independent Film.

Peter & The Wolf, the classic childrens' tale written in 1936 by Sergei Prokofiev gets an urban makeover in Matt Wasser's treatment of the classic composition. Wasser also directed 'Nothing Personal' which we screened last year on the podcast. Keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, look out for CANNES in a VAN... coming VERY soon in association with Shallowfilms.

This week, our featured short is a spoof trailer exploring what would happen if women were to treat shopping as men sometimes treat football. Directed by Ben Hilton, it features a rip-roaring soundtrack by Omerta which lends the trailer a certain degree of authenticity. Go to www.omerta.co.uk to check out more from the band and www.lowfatfilms.com for more from the producers. Keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, look out for Cannes In A Van... coming soon in association with Shallowfilms.

This week brings us a short quirky comedy directed by Craig Griffith about a man who's got the blues. Carefully observed and directed, this film explores a somewhat surreal turn of events in a week in the life of a normal bloke. Apologies for the late publishing date of this film. This has been due to unfortunate circumstances. Keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, look out for Cannes In A Van... coming soon in association with Shallowfilms.

This week's film is a short, sharp comedy from director James Harris. It features two up-and-coming comedians, Colin Hoult and Fergus Craig, who explore the crazy world of their space-time envelope. It's a superbly-crafted low-budget comic adventure leading in any direction the filmmakers wanted to go, or so it seems. Filmed in Bristol with funding via the BBC's New Talent Scheme, Harris delivers a great 'Python-esque' comedy short which promises further projects from both it's director and lead actors. Keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, look out for Cannes In A Van... coming soon in association with Shallowfilms.

An average working man comes home after a hard days work and needs to escape. His apparent freedom comes in the form of a 'make your own world' kit. This is a surreal short trip into an imagined world of a frustrated man, directed by Samuel Mercer. Please keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED! Also, look out for Cannes In A Van... coming soon.

For years a man is alone imprisoned in a room. Everyday he completes a bizarre and pointless task in return for being rewarded with items to keep him content. Everyday is the same until he tries to escape. This is the debut film from director Nick Willis who has created a dark, bleak world in which loneliness is the only existence. Please keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Criminal street gangs have turned Los Angeles neighbourhoods into battlefields and innocent children are paying the price. This powerful short documentary was produced and directed by Nancy Stein, whose debut film was screened on the Podcast a few months back. It focuses on the reactions and eye-witness accounts from friends and family members of a murdered 13 year-old local boy, Joey. The film lends an insight into how it feels to live amongst gangs, constantly threatened and wondering if your family is safe. Screened at countless film festivals, Joey won first place for Non-fiction at the 2004 USA Film Festival and Certificate of Merit in Documentary Short Film at the 2004 Chicago International Film Festival. For more info on the film and director, go to americangirlproductions.com. Please keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Boy no. 1 throws a hand grenade and blows up boy no. 2. He then spears boy no. 3 and shoots boy no. 4. This isn't an updated Lord of the Flies, it's more a simple observation of kids' imaginations. Gary parker's film has been shown at numerous festivals since its making in 2004. Please keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Lee gets an unexpected visit from his best mate Jon, who appears depressed at best. He's fresh from a fight with his girlfriend who told him something she really shouldn't have. Now he wants to share his revelation. This film is produced and directed by Steve Piper, of Coffee Films who screened their film, 'How To Disappear Completely' at a previous shallowSHORTS100 event. The film came about from Steve wanting to shoot a short in a couple of days without complicated locations or difficult props. It would be a film which could be shot in an everyday location with a few good actors, but which didn't skimp on dramatic storylines. For more on Coffee Films, go to coffeefilms.com. Please keep supporting short-film in 2007 and look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

This music video from director Florence Richer is about as sweet as they get. It centres on a cutesy computer-game world in which two eskimos go about their usual business of cloud-jumping, 'roller-coasting' and hooking up with balloon-selling polar bears. It all makes sense in Game World. The music track is provided by James Hurst. We at Shallowfilms hope you have a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Keep supporting short-film in 2007! Look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

The story of a homeless boy, taken in by a fatherly figure who has a darker side. Years after he is picked up, past encounters come back to haunt him. This short is high on action and style, with some strong perfomances from the cast. Look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

This week we're publishing two short films, both contrasting in subject matter and production. The first is a 30 second film from two New York filmmakers raising awareness of HIV. The second is a gore-injected horror fest which was shot in a family bakery. The special effects were provided by the owner's daughter. Look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Commissioned by creative agency BDA to commemorate it's fifth birthday, Push started life as an mpeg movie hosted on the BDA website. Originally it concluded with the tagline 'born again' to dramatise the re-brand the company had recently undergone. Made on a budget of £5000, the film was shot using two PD150 dv cameras by veteran DOP Karl Watkins. Physical effects work (including building a false bed, umbilical and womb) fell to Rob Thomas at Artem, fresh from his work on Troy. Look forward to more movies every week from shallowSHORTS, here on the video podacast. If you would like to submit a film DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Anyone who's had to endure the pain of a dinner party attended by self-obsessed, insensitive and irritatingly affectionate couples, will empathize with the lead character in this collaboratively produced and directed black comedy. It centres around the only single person at the table and how his vivid imagination helps get him through the ordeal. But as the division between his daydreams and reality begins to blur, events take a turn for the worse. Bon Appetit is a considered short with attention to detail in all the right places. The improvised performances from the cast in the dinner scenes add to the intended state of confusion as we're flung from reality to fantasy and back again. You really start to feel for the guy, who's friends are completely unaware of his inner emotions. If you haven't heard about it already, look forward to more movies, music and more at the Elefest FILM JAM on Novenber 29th 2006 at the Roxy Bar & Screen in London Bridge. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. Bitesize Cinema will be screening their current selection and our FLICK-IT-ON section of open-mic films is not to be missed! If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

A gripping portrayal of the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East seen through the eyes of two girls, one Israeli and one Palestinian. Events spin out of control, testing their friendship to the limit. This film has won numerous awards around the world over the last few years and is unbelievably director Nancy Stein's debut film. After working at Warner Bros Records in the US for 23 years, Stein quit her job, deciding to change direction and attended Los Angeles Film School. Stealing Innocence was her thesis film. For more info on the film and director, go to americangirlproductions.com. Look forward to more movies, music and more at the Elefest FILM JAM on Novenber 29th 2006 at the Roxy Bar & Screen in London Bridge. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

This film, in stark contrast to our last featured film, is a surreal comic snatch of what it's like when two polar opposites meet in an East End flat. Director Patrick Fenn says of the film, "The two main characters are close friends so they were comfortable hitting each other, which strangers can find awkward. We had a great time recording sound effects for the film, which incorporated punching a shoulder of lamb and hitting a rolled-up telephone book with a shoe." Nice one. Look forward to more movies, music and more at the Elefest FILM JAM on Novenber 29th 2006 at the Roxy Bar & Screen in London Bridge. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

Three girls are locked in a closet at a high-school reunion. One holds a truth hidden from the others. The film was originally conceived by lead actors and executive producers, Laura Adamo and Monika Schurmann, to showcase their talents. The total budget of $30,000 Canadian, was raised through a golf tournament organized by the girls. Eventually the director, Aubrey Singer was hired to bring the story to the screen. After the script was re-written and work-shopped through American Zoetrope's virtual studio, the film was shot in 2005, overcoming snowstorms, heat waves and numerous technical glitches. It has so far been featured at three international film festivals and now on the shallowSHORTS Vcast. Look forward to more movies, music and more at the Elefest FILM JAM on Novenber 29th 2006 at the Roxy Bar & Screen in London Bridge. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. If you would like to submit a film to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM The shallowSHORTS Video Podcast - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED!

This original film is a visualisation of a poem by Wilfred Owen, which recalls a gruesome gas attack on war-weary World War 1 soldiers. The comparisons of war then and in contemporary times seamlessly joined are poignant as they are powerful. Director M. K. Thompson made the film over 'two long days'. Look forward to more movies, music and more at FILM JAM in November 2006 in London. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details.To submit to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM

"A pickpocket discovers the thin line between victim and perpetrator". Picked, directed by K. Akeseh Tsakpo was shown at a shallowSHORTS100 event at the 100 Club in 2005. It has since been recognised in numerous film festivals around the country. Shot over two consecutive weekends in Bristol, the film follows a renowned pickpocket and his experiences on 'the other side'. Watch out for more from K. in future podcasts. Look forward to more movies, music and more at FILM JAM in November 2006 in London. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section and hear DJs play SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk). To submit to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM

"One book in a vast library, one picture in a vast gallery, one film amongst countless others, one moment since the beginning of time, one place in an endless universe and one idea from where it is born." Philip Day's animation follows the path of one aspect of one much bigger picture. The audience is taken on a visual journey through time and space until they finally reach an interesting conclusion. Philip Day's attraction to animation was originally because there are no restrictions and the animator has complete control over all aspects of what he is creating. He says "The only problem with animation is that it takes an extremely long time to achieve". When asked about his inspiration for this film, he said, "I had an idea of making something that created a perspective. As a filmmaker you sit their and create your 'little masterpiece' and then you find that it's surrounded by so many others. It makes you feel very swamped by the amount of people also working to get themselves known. I wanted to create an animation that would in some way portray a sense of perspective". For more depth into Philip Day's thoughts on his filmmaking, along with other interviews with independent directors, go to www.directorsnotes.com. Watch out for more movies, music and more at FILM JAM in November 2006 in London. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section and hear DJs play SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk). To submit to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM

"Henry and the Kid are itching for a score, but someone, or something, has other plans. Kid can't get a certain song out of his head and Henry thinks someone mysterious is after them. A dark autopsy of the American Dream, that will alter your dreams... or wake you up to them." This short from San Francisco based director Anthony Ferraro, was resourcefully funded by exchanging co-producer credits for cash. It begins as a seemingly simple crime thriller and twists into a film which transcends rational thought. There is surely an element of Lynch in Ferraro's influence. To check out more of his work, go to: www.cympal.com Watch out for more movies, music and more at FILM JAM in November @ Dreambagsjaguarshoes in London. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section and hear DJs play SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk). To submit to the Podcast DOWNLOAD THE SUBMISSION FORM

Feeling stuck in a rut, estate agent Andy has a life-changing encounter with a client, which leads to a radical transformation in his appearance and character. Others don't share his enthusiasm for his new life and he is faced with some tough choices. This black comedy directed by Carlo Ortu, was completed in June 2006. With some great performances from the cast, together with a sharp script, Ortu achieves a successful follow-up to his previous short, Smile. Watch out for more movies, music and more at FILM JAM in November @ Dreambagsjaguarshoes in London. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section. Also keep it here for news of the new spin-off night, SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES on OCT 5th (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk).

This award-winning animation from Argentinian-based director Vladimir Bellini, explores the unlikely emotional connection between these two very different giants. Bellini's debut won 4 festival awards in Spain and Argentina and is just one of many international short-films to be featured on shallowSHORTS in the future. To submit a film for consideration to the SS100 Video Podcast, go to shallowfilms.com. For details of the next FILM JAM go to filmjam.co.uk. The shallowSHORTS VIDEO PODCAST - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED.

"Once a major provider of smokeless fuel, the redundant Welsh village of Abercwmboi is now a shadow of its former self. When Lowri, bunking off school with her mates, has a run in with an old man, she discovers a link with the past that provides hope for the future." This short, directed by John Shackleton, was funded by Communities First ( the Welsh Assembly government programme), which aims to support areas where help is needed the most. To submit a film for consideration to the SS100 Video Podcast, go to shallowfilms.com. For details of the next FILM JAM go to filmjam.co.uk. The shallowSHORTS VIDEO PODCAST - WHERE FILM IS DISCOVERED.

Directed by Joon Goh, this short features a mysterious woman with unusually large feet. She finds something that doesn't belong to her and decides to explore its owner's life. For more films or to submit a film for consideration to the SS100 Video Podcast, go to shallowfilms.com. For details of the next FILM JAM go to filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Elinor geller's charming animation follows a little girl, Orli, through the fantasy world of the 'spirit children'. She brings an imaginative story to the screen with a strong narration from Franklin Ojeda Smith and some great illustrative skills. For more films or to submit a film for consideration to the SS100 Video Podcast, go to shallowfilms.com. For details of the next FILM JAM go to filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

This no-budget comedy short from a collective group of directors shows how a simple idea can be shot, and edited with plenty of imagination to produce an engaging film. Director Mehul Desai, came together with Narinder Jagdev, Steve Nijjar and Vitarag Rathod to make it. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details of FILM JAM: A great big freeform film love-in. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section and hear Djs play SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk). It all starts at 7.30pm... See you there!

The night was going so well, but when a girl leaves a guy at her doorstep, he's going to wonder what he did wrong. This is another superb short from accomplished director, Mark Jackson... the first of his to feature on the sS100 podcast. Everything from the direction. camera, lighting, editing and even the score was executed by Jackson, creating a brilliant, yet slightly disturbing comedy short. Watch out for Mark at FILM JAM on 23rd August @ Dreambagsjaguarshoes in London where he'll be performing a live score to one of his films. Go to filmjam.co.uk for full details of FILM JAM: A great big freeform film love-in. You can bring your film down on the night to show in our FLICK-IT-ON section and hear Djs play SOUNDTRACKS OF YOUR LIVES (to request a soundtrack tune to hear on the night, email soundtracks@filmjam.co.uk). It all starts at 7.30pm... See you there!

A 'groundhog' day in the life of Adam, in which all the little things in his life seem to go wrong... repeatedly. This film is a light-hearted look at the continuing repetition all of us experience every day, directed by Stephen Friendship. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

"An advertisement for the Reverend Marion DuFresne's 1991 hit album 'Pinch me Jesus' including his timeless classics 'Issues with Tissues', 'All You Need is Christ' and 'Come Sit on my Lap'." Director James Scott plays with US tv commercial conventions in this short satire. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

From the very first sS100 screening, comes this brilliantly crafted surreal animation about the trials and tribulations of becoming a fairytale villain. Director E.B. Hu manages to create an atmosphere worthy of Svankmajer through great editing, graphics and an intriguing narration. E.B. is surely a talent to look out for in the future. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

The second film to be featured on the sS100 Video Podcast from director Mehul Desai, is this snappy short with a simple narrative about one guy's birthday present to himself. It's a tale of boy meets girl... girl has a surprise for boy. It was shown at sS100 Episode 5 in May. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

A lightly-political animation exploiting the iconography of the Routemaster, London and a giant ape movie. Directed by Ed Hartwell, Bus Kong is a perfect 'lo-fi' short with a message and was well received at shallowSHORTS100 Episode 5. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

'A beautifully entrancing, haunting and tragic recounting of the tale of Narcissus, the young man cursed by the gods to fall in love with his own reflection". Directed by Shane Ward, the film mixes ethereal imagery with a soft narrative, creating a surreal world within. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

A couple in love share their life and experiences together... but is everything so perfect? Director Oliver Gray plays with everyday relationships in this stylish sharp, witty short, originally shown at SS100 Episode 3. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

A man lies in his hospital bed, waiting for his test results. A doctor doesn't want to give him them... just yet. This comic short was made on a miniscule budget and was the debut film from director Richard Mayers. A parody on TV gameshows, it illustrates how we are all winners and losers in the game of life. The doctor is played by Tom Wontner, an accomplished actor who has appeared in a number of films featured at shallowSHORTS100 events. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

A true and honest look at London's 'inner cities', told through the effective medium of poetry. Director Wayne Campbell's clean and striking visual compositions compliment the powerful central performance. Gritty City was one of the excellent films showcased at SS100 Episode 5 back in May. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

A soleful drama, laced with comedy, Used follows the life of an old disguarded pair of shoes. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll moonwalk watching director Mehul Desai's mini masterpiece. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Ever been put on hold by a faceless automated phone service? This ingenious short-animated-film illustrates the frustrations we all encounter when faced with that scenario. Directed by Matt Wasser, it shows a simple and effective use of computer animation. More to come from Matt in future casts. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Kids playing with guns in an exciting action-packed short from the director of FESTER, FESTER, Alex Ryan. Superbly edited and full of high-end effects, you'll be on the edge of your seat watching this perfectly-formed film. For more shorts and details of forthcoming events including the sS100 FILM JAM got to shallowfilms.com and filmjam.co.uk. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Directed by Peter Blach. When a young and emotionally distressed man turns up for a game of squash, he is challenged by an powerful opponent and plays the match of his life. The only question is, who exactly is he playing? Squash is a superbly shot and edited film with an interesting twist. Almost dialogue free, it trancends the restrictions of language. Another unique film showcased by the shallowSHORTS100 VIDEO PODCAST. Make this your next picture show!

A man, a woman and a door btween them. This quirky short is a simple comedy based on a dialogue between the two actors. Directed by Robin Green, it's a snapshot of a couple caught in a very private conversation. Fetish was one of the many films shown at SS100 Episode 5 on May 3rd 2006. Keep an eye on the podcast and website www.shallowfilms.com for news of the upcoming SS100 FILM JAM in London.

A nervous youth awaits a rendezvous in a derelict urban landscape. His reason for being there is less obvious than you might think. This film was produced over 3 days as part of the Mini Masterpiece challenge at the Brief Encounters Film Festival. Directed by Paul Sukhija, the film plays perfectly on our insecurities of the unknown. For more shorts and a great night of film & music, come and join us on MAY 3RD 2006 at The 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, London, from 6.30pm onwards. Details on shallowfilms.com. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Take a guy who's no angel, mix him up in a deal with the devil and you end up with this quirky comic short from actor / director Ben Campbell. Shown at SS100 Episode 2, this well-crafted tale of good and evil is a great example of low-budget filmmaking at it's most resourceful. For more shorts and a great night of film & music, come and join us on MAY 3RD 2006 at The 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, London, from 6.30pm onwards. Details on shallowfilms.com. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

Our first weekly film offering is this charming animation from Tasha Hollywood, which was shown at the very first SS100 event at The 100 club. It is a touching tale of one child's perception of his father, which is both funny and poignant. For more shorts and a great night of film & music, come and join us on MAY 3RD 2006 at The 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, London, from 6.30pm onwards. Details on shallowfilms.com. MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PICTURE SHOW.

From next week, the SS100 podcast is going weekly. Due to popular demand and the need to get a huge amount of films out there, we decided it should be sooner rather than later. So, from Tuesday April 18, we'll publish a new short film every week, produced by a wide variety of filmmakers, each showcasing their own unique talents. There are hundreds... thousands of films, that were made to be seen, the least we can do is show a few of them. So spread the word and make THIS your next picture show!

Directed by Geoff Parsons. A trainspotting opera of a film. Parsons brings cool graphics, slick editing and obsessive characters together in this insightful short. Watch for the subtle ways that the design compliments the reality. Another truly unique film showcased by shallowSHORTS100.

Thanks to everyone who's subscribed to the SS100 VODCAST so far. If you like what you've seen, tell your mates and anyone who wants to support short film from the grass roots up. That's how these films will really hit the audience they deserve. It's FREE to subscribe and what you get is an increasing number of great inspiring, entertaining short films from all genres. One every two weeks, soon to be more. Keep it here...

From director Michael Keillor, comes this dark music video with a powerful score, set in the surroundings of a suburban estate. Everything seemed so black and white, then something changed.

So you might have noticed we didn't update with a new movie yesterday.. firstly a massive apology, we're film lovers not tech heads and yes we have a few technical problems.. it's early days for this podcast so give us a chance, we'll sort it out before you know it. Thanks to all our subscribers so far, we've been really chuffed with the interest we've had. Thanks from the Shallow Films team

Our next podcast is an explosive effects-fueled short from director, Ian Hothersall, which will also be shown on the big screen at shallowSHORTS100 EPISODE 5, on May 3rd. Mr Jones has ordered a new microwave oven, but an administrative error has lead to receipt of something far more powerful... and he's switched it on.

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From Shallow Films comes the new shallowSHORTS100 podcast. A bi-weekly event bringing you outstanding original short films from all corners of the globe. The successful London-based film and music night, shallowSHORTS100 has always presented and showcased new and emerging talent in the world of short film. Now, a worldwide audience can enjoy these films too! Shallow Films invites you to download a new short film every 2 weeks. These films were made to be seen. Make this your first picture show...

Directed by Alex Ryan, was chosen as the first shallow SHORTS 100 podcast for it's pure entertainment value. Produced with limited resources, this film transcends its limitations. Watch this space for future podcasts from shallowSHORTS...