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The filmmakers of the PBS Short Film Festival take us behind the scenes, sharing the inspiration behind their stories, the process that goes into the production of their films, new projects and more.

Behind The Lens Blog

Meet the Artist Behind 'Monograph: Lo Harris'

by Kelsey Harrison | July 15, 2022

Kelsey Harrison, the director and editor of "Monograph: Lo Harris" catches up with the subject of her film, illustrator Lo Harris.

Mitchel Merrick and Lopaka Kapanui Share the Inspiration Behind 'Ka Ho'i'

by Megan Hearst | July 12, 2022

Director Mitchel Merrick and Producer Lopaka Kapanui discuss the making of "Ka Ho'i," and the stories which helped to inform this short film.

Filmmaker Q&A: Stevie Cavalier Looks Back on the Childhood Experience Which Inspired 'The Piñata'

by Jonathan Nickens | July 12, 2022

Filmmaker Stevie Cavalier reflects upon the creative process and the real-life inspiration behind her short film "The Piñata."

The '17 Year Locust' Team Reflect on the Conversations That Inspired Their Film

by Jonathan Nickens | July 12, 2022

Filmmakers Logan LeBlanc, Allison Bohl DeHart, and Peter DeHart share their experience making "17 Year Locust," and the value of sharing such stories with the world.

Filmmaker Q&A: Dan Bigbee Jr. Discusses His Film 'Osage Murders'

by Emma Goddard | July 11, 2022

Director/Producer Dan Bigbee Jr. discusses the years-long journey producing his film "Osage Murders" and what he learned while working on this project.

A Story Almost Left Untold: Dan Bigbee and the Osage Murders

by Vision Maker Media | July 11, 2022

When Dan Bigbee Jr. and Lily Shangreaux learned of injustice which befell the Osage during the oil boom, they knew they needed to tell this story, inspiring their short film: "Osage Murders."

The 'Disrupted Borders' Team Highlights the Beauty of Friendships and Latinx Culture

by Nicholas Price | July 11, 2022

Producer Ramon Villa-Hernández talks about his team's short film, "Disrupted Borders," and the cross-border friendship between two girls which inspired it.

'The Dig: Bmore Club' Q&A with Ducky Dynamo

by Amy Oden | July 11, 2022

Bmore club mainstay Ducky Dynamo (Meagan B) sits down with Director Amy Oden to discuss the short film, "The Dig: Bmore Club," and the vibrant Baltimore musical scene it spotlights.

Filmmaker Vashni Korin Finds Courage in Herself and Other Baby Dolls in 'You Can't Stop Spirit'

by Nicholas Price | July 11, 2022

Filmmaker Vashni Korin introduces the audience to the Mardi Gras Baby Dolls, a group of empowered Black women playing upon New Orleans masking traditions, in her short film, "You Can't Stop Spirit."

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Now in its 11th year, the PBS Short Film Festival is a celebration of independent films and filmmaking. Join us in exploring an incredible selection of captivating films about identity, society, culture, family, race, and humanity in this annual showcase of powerful and unexpected stories.

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