Short of the Week
Editorially curated short films, each with a proper write-up explaining why it was chosen, which is why the hit rate stays high.
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How to get the most from it
Short of the Week sits in Weird Video under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and brainy.
About this category: Obscure video aggregators, unindexed uploads and search engines pointed at film dialogue. What you find when nobody is optimising for you.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Giving your brain a workout
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Short of the Week: quick answers
Is Short of the Week free?
Yes. Short of the Week is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Short of the Week?
No. You can use Short of the Week without signing up for anything.
Does Short of the Week work on a phone?
Yes. Short of the Week works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Short of the Week safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Short of the Week take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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