Florence is a writer and director working across comedy and commercial film. Her work is rooted in character, human truth, ...

"What are the odds of that, right? We deeply apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused." Wow. Another remarkably clever, ingeniously shot new short film from filmmaker Jon Walkup. After ...

Meet industry creators, contributors, and thought leaders who have paired with Mashable’s award-winning staff to publish first-person commentary from lived experience. Opinions expressed by Mashable ...

The comedy landscape on YouTube Shorts has evolved dramatically in 2026, moving away from traditional joke structures toward highly engineered formats designed for maximum retention and rewatch loops.

"Well, where did it go?" "I can't see..." Here's an easy-to-watch funny horror comedy short to get you in the mood for the spooky season. And make you laugh while feeling uncomfortably threatened by a ...

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History created a viral mockumentary-style video series for social media. Entirely produced by museum staff, the shorts use humor to highlight museum ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Gervais has directed his first BBC project in a decade as the corporation’s Comedy Director Jon Petrie unveils his debut batch of 11 Short Films since taking on the role. Deadline can ...

Hook-first strategy: Creators are focusing on 1.5–3 second hooks to capture attention before viewers swipe away, often combining visual and verbal cues. Retention is king: Rewatch loops, fast pacing, ...

Martin Short and Steve Martin crossed paths decades before they costarred in Only Murders in the Building ...