Short subject is an American film industry term that historically has referred to any film in the format of two reels, or approximately 20 minutes running time, or less. It is now used almost interchangeably with short film (which can run somewhat longer than 20 minutes); either term is often abbreviated to short (as a noun, e.g. 'a short').
Animated cartoons likewise came principally as short subjects, as did newsreels. Less frequently, short subjects might be in the form of travelogues, human interest films or concert films. The form was so popular that virtually all major film production companies had fully staffed, special units assigned to develop and produce them; and many companies, especially in the silent and very early sound era, produced short subjects exclusively (e.g. Keystone Studios, Atlas Educational Film Co.).
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Media - Video Projects - Featuring the short movies ZZZAP, The Cokeman, and Meme Feeder
60 Second Movie Hour - Several 60-second long films in QuickTime format, made by two college students.
Meta Description: [ Entertaining short films all 60 seconds long. ]
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8184 video - Short movie clips about people, sports, animals, and amusement parks.
Atom Films - A comprehensive directory of short films available for viewing online.
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Baja Posse Movies - Short Internet films directed by Andrew Mandapat. Original scripts, soundtracks, trailers, cast, and crew.
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Bender Films - Jason Lockyer's short films take a sarcastic view of the media-driven culture. Available in Quicktime format.
Big Nuts TV - Comedy films in QuickTime format, starring Matt Krassa and Tim Lawlis.
Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, The - Follows the story of an Afghan refugee living in the ruins of the former great monument. Film information, background details, crew, photographs, trailer, and media.
Britshorts - Produces its own original work and sourcing existing short film material. Streams short films and animations free of charge.
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the best online entertainment from talent around the UK and Europe. Britshorts works as a distributor for in-flight entertainment,
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Brownfish.com - Screens short films, animations, and web show episodes in a variety of genres. [requires Flash plugin]
Meta Description: [ A web site devoted to the screening of short films and animated shorts in all genres, as well as web based sitcoms. ]
Burning Toast Productions - Specializes in the production of independent short films and animation.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Burning Toast Productions, one of Washington DC's premiere independent short film producers. ]
Chaco's Hell - Online collage series with Spanish text inspired by The Matrix, the 9/11 terror attacks, and the political situation in Argentina. [Requires Flash plugin]
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ClayBob - Short claymation videos.
Clipland - Short Film Database - The site archives information on short films of all kind and features live video-streams if available.
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Concur Films - Several films in Windows Media format.
Conky Films - Features several student-made short films viewable with QuickTime.
Crazyflicks.com - Short comedy clips containing audio and visual elements.
Meta Description: [ Short Comedy Clips ]
Cynical Films - Collection of short films and a discussion forum [Flash required].
Deciphernaut - Fan site for BMW's short films.
DigitalStar Studios - Three films by Brad Whitcomb.
Disco Dan the Alien Man - Short independent films featuring the use of toys as actors, featuring the character Disco Dan.
Distant Thunder Films - A San Francisco Bay Area based movie studio dedicated to film.
DUMPS: Directing Unsuccessful Motion Picture Shorts - Things not to do when making a short film.
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Duty - Short films and videos in AVI format available for download.
Entertaindom Short Films - Two channels offering short film clips available online.
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Eurocinema - Offers previews of several classic, contemporary, and animated short films [requires payment for full version]. Also includes film recommendations, submission details, related links, and community features.
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Farmer Jackass - Collection of short films, inspired by the reality TV series Jackass.
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FilmWatcher.com - Downloadable short films from several genre categories.
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Filmwave - Collection of short films made by Joseph and Dylan Conner.
Final Destiny Movies - Independent documentary films in QuickTime format. Also include production notes, cast, photos, and history.
Future Legend - A London based film and theatre production company, specialising in short films.
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Hypnotic - Short films, independent films, streaming media, film festivals and contests.
I Luv Your Chair - A view of Japanese animation conventions, by Nishikun. [requires QuickTime]
Ifilm - Film portal and directory, with editorial information and links to over 5,000 domestic and foreign Internet films.
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Inferno Video Productions - Several short films in Real Media format.
Internet Film Community - Showcase for independent film with a collection of short films available in QuickTime format.
Meta Description: [ Some of the most unique free videos on the internet. These independent short films are provocative and funny, often hysterical, made by the filmmakers who will lead the internet film revolution in the 21st century. ]
JG Films - Internet movie studio featuring online short films in RealVideo format.
Joe's Short Films - Features several short films in QuickTime and RealPlayer format, with descriptions.
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KBA Movies - Download short films.
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Little Song Films - Dedicated to exhibiting and creating short works which express the poetics of the moving image.
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Manhattan Skyline Film Site - Fledgling NYC film company.
Mediatainment - Short comedy, horror, musical and science fiction movies available for viewing in Real Video format.
Microcinema.com - Features original short films from international filmmakers available online.
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MovieFlix.com - Full-length and short films available for free viewing.
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Ms. Divine's short sketch comedy films - Ms. Divine's Le Tee Hee Hee Heure presents a comedy collection of one-lady skits.
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Neil Briggs - Two short films in Windows Media format. Also includes filmmaker information and links.
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Net Head Rush - Collection of downloadable short films and video clips featuring a variety of themes and genres.
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Paul's a Computer Geek - Collection of short travel films from various parts of the world.
Pixar Short Films - Watch academy award winning short films, learn about characters, and go behind the scenes.
Posh Telly - Short clips and films made by Simon Jones. [Requires QuickTime 4 or better]
Meta Description: [ Very short films by Simon Jones. ]
Precipice Productions - Specializes in independent short films, comedy and mockumentaries.
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Rosecolored TV - Several independent short horror films in RealPlayer and QuickTime format.
Sci-Fi.com: Exposure - Details about independent film productions, including resources and viewable films. [Requires Flash plugin]
Sequential Pictures - Downloadable parodies on mainstream films and music, as well as short films, artwork, and audio files.
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Shaye Saint John - Independent filmmaker Eric Fournier showcases the films of Shaye St. John.
Short Film Central - A database of international award-winning short films, with news, information and articles.
Meta Description: [ Celebrating the world's best short films. Database of award-winning short films plus news, articles, reviews, DVDs. ]
Splinter Pictures - Low budget filmmaking group specialising in short films.
Spongi - Videos, short films and motion graphics.
Starting Small Productions - Collection of short films and animations by Scott Vosbury.
Suite101.com: Internet Movies - A chronicle of Internet films with reviews and a technological perspective.
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Universe42 - A collection of short films by Brett Koonce.
VFR Films - Short films by Jeff Consiglio.
WriteMovies.com Short Film Contest - Offering a cash prize to the winner.
Zoie Films - Encourages the work of independent filmmakers by employing the Internet as a medium of exhibition.
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