OFFICIAL SELECTION – 22nd HOLLYSHORTS Film Festival 2026 Go beyond the red carpet and into the creative heart of filmmaking. Hosted by veteran television personality, film critic, and filmmaker Ward W. Bond , Bond on Cinema features in-depth conversations with today's most compelling directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, composers, actors, and other creative visionaries from around the world. Each episode explores the inspiration, challenges, and artistic choices behind award-winning films, giving audiences an intimate look at how unforgettable stories are brought to life. From Academy Award® contenders and major film festival selections to emerging voices shaping the future of cinema, Bond on Cinema celebrates the people whose passion transforms imagination into film. Whether you're a filmmaker, film student, or simply someone who loves the magic of movies, Bond on Cinema offers rare conversations that inform, inspire, and deepen your appreciation for the art of storytelling. Bond on Cinema is also available on Prime Video and YouTube.
Short Film LUNCH BOX: 80s Vibes of The Breakfast Club and The Holdovers: Bond on Cinema Interview
The Holdovers (2023) · Sep 13, 2026
The Second Life of Freddie Nole: Hope, Dignity, and a path to Permanent Freedom
The Second Life of Freddie Nole (2026) · Sep 13, 2026
KING OF THE IRON WILL: Behind the Scenes with Liam James Collins & Scott Vickers
King of the Iron Will · Sep 6, 2026
How a Soviet Space Dog Helps Heal a Broken Father-Daughter Relationship | LITTLE BUG
Little Bug (2025) · Aug 14, 2026
THE LONG SPRING: A Film that Behind Every Refugee is a Family, a Dream, & an unshakable Hope
The Long Spring (2025) · Aug 14, 2026
New Short Film, STILL LIFE: The personal story behind its creation | Bond on Cinema Interview
Still Life (2013) · Aug 13, 2026
The Cinematically Crafted Short: THE DARTMOOR COWBOY - Wij Travers Discusses His Film
The Dartmoor Cowboy · Aug 7, 2026
A Married Man Meets His First Love Again... LOVE SONG Interview with Love Nafi and Mohamed Williams
(Love Song) (2025) · Jun 22, 2026
GIRL CALLED ALICE: The Crime Drama Everyone is Talking About
A Girl Called Alice · Jun 19, 2026
FABRIC Documentary Short: Anabell Marshall on Refugees, Fashion & Hope in Haute Couture
Fabric (2026) · Jun 19, 2026
Liron Topaz'a Animated Short SABA: Finding Closure and Moving Forward in an Upside Down World
Saba (2026) · Jun 5, 2026
Actor Ethan Daniel Corbett Discusses His Intense Role in Astrolatry - An Out of This World Psychological Thriller
Astrolatry · Jun 2, 2026
Rosa Brooke's Short Film BIRTHDAY BOY Explores Identity When No One is Paying Attention
Birthday Boy (2022) · May 22, 2026
Director James Keach Discusses His Documentary: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (2026) · May 19, 2026
Director Harald Swinkels Reveals the Horrific Truth Hidden in Plain Sight in His Film ODESSA
Odessa (2019) · May 16, 2026
Director Kendra Monet Discusses Her Short Film ATTACHED - A Psychological Thriller
Attached (2022) · May 12, 2026
Actress Eva Birthistle & Director Colin McIvor Discuss the Northern Irish Feature Film NO ORDINARY HEIST
No Ordinary Heist (2026) · May 11, 2026
The Chaplain & The Doctor: Two Unlikely Allies Expose Broken Healthcare
The Chaplain and the Doctor (2025) · May 1, 2026
50 Days Alone on the Most Dangerous Island in Scotland - The Edge of Existence
The Edge of Existence (2026) · May 1, 2026
Anna Rodgers Discusses GRACE, a short film about Love and Disabilities
Grace (2014) · Apr 12, 2026
Why This Comedy About Childbirth is Causing Hilarious Family Drama
Home Delivery (2024) · Apr 6, 2026
Film Director Radha Mehta Breaks Down SUNNA | Full Director Interview
SŪNNA · Apr 2, 2026
Thomas Lorber on Creating LEGEND HAS IT: Action-Comedy That Slaps!
Legend Has It (2025) · Mar 21, 2026
Director Carling Ernstzen Discusses the Creation of her Beautifully Moving Short Film THE LAST REHEARSAL
The Last Rehearsal · Mar 13, 2026
Actor Michael Madsen's Last Feature Film MR. WONDERFUL: Interview with Mark David and Daniel Blake Smith
Mr. Wonderful (1993) · Mar 7, 2026
Oscar Nominated Short A FRIEND OF DOROTHY: The Producers Talk About the Creation of this Endearing Film
A Friend of Dorothy (2025) · Mar 2, 2026
Oscar Nominees Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski Discuss The Incredible THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS Short Film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls (2025) · Feb 18, 2026
Two Black Boys in Paradise | BAFTA-Nominated Animation Interview
Two Black Boys in Paradise (2025) · Feb 16, 2026
BAFTA Nominated Director Luis Hindman & Writer Sufiyaan Salam | MAGID/ZAFAR
Magid / Zafar (2025) · Feb 6, 2026
Producer Alejandro Vilpa Reveals Why He Produced the Film WHEN THE SUN DIES
When the Sun Dies · Feb 5, 2026
Writer/Director Kerry Browne Discuss her short film SONG OF THE SELKIE
Song of the Selkie (2025) · Jan 26, 2026
Kathryn Ferguson: From 'Nothing Compares' to IFTA Nominated 'Nostalgie'
Nostalgie (2025) · Jan 24, 2026
Filmmaker Ida Meulm on Her BAFTA Longlisted Short OVARY-ACTING
Ovary-Acting (2025) · Jan 19, 2026
Mekhai Lee Breaks Down His Short Film THEM THAT'S NOT | Behind the Scenes
Them That's Not (2026) · Jan 19, 2026
Writer/Director Alexandr Molochnikov discusses his Oscar Shortlisted Short EXTREMIST
Extremist (2025) · Jan 10, 2026
THE BOY WITH WHITE SKIN: This Real Ritual Inspired an Oscar Film—But He Was Never Allowed to Film It
The Boy with White Skin (2024) · Dec 6, 2025
The Story Behind the Oscar/BAFTA-Qualified Short 'Highway to the Moon' with Letitia Wright
Highway to the Moon (2025) · Dec 4, 2025
The Truck | Oscar-Qualified Short Film: The Search for the Morning After Pill in Americana
The Truck (2024) · Dec 2, 2025
A BEAR REMEMBERS: An Old Woman Sparks Memories of a Bear that Roamed the Hills during her Childhood
A Bear Remembers (2025) · Nov 28, 2025
Actor Yoshi Barrigas Discusses the Mockumentary REMI MILLIGAN: LOST DIRECTOR
Remi Milligan: Lost Director (2025) · Nov 24, 2025
MERCENAIRE: An Ex-convict Desperately Tries to find Another Job while Repressing His Inner Violence
Mercenaire (2024) · Nov 22, 2025
WALUD: Visually Striking Exploration of Womanhood, Power, and Survival under Extreme Patriarchy
Walud (2025) · Nov 22, 2025
Alexander Farah's ONE DAY THIS KID - Hamed contends with fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknown
One Day This Kid (2024) · Nov 18, 2025
The Autism Friendly Film that's CHANGING THE GAME in Hollywood: ONCE MORE, LIKE RAIN MAN
Once More, Like Rain Man (2024) · Nov 10, 2025
If You Should Leave Before Me - A Dream-like Quirky Film about Handling Grief on Your Own
If You Should Leave Before Me (2025) · Nov 1, 2025