In the Santa Fe International Film Festival’s expansive lineup, where multimillion-dollar features command the spotlight, the most ambitious and personal stories are often found in the shorts programs ...

From grandmotherly advice to activism and a panic attack on a plane, the spark for a short film can illuminate at any time. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, 11 directors and creators dive deep into ...

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 ...

From dive-bar patrons to Regency paramours, cross-generational friendship to same-sex longing, and chilly science fiction to ...

BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg has a new animated series on Netflix, Long Story Short, and while it might not yet have the accolades of his career-making masterpiece, it’s just as great.