New Expressions in Horror: Relic's Natalie Erika James and Deep Tissue's Meredith Alloway on Career Beginnings and the Power of the Short Film

Launching a career with a strong short is a hallmark of the independent film scene. The best shorts of the year commonly attract attention from festival programmers, managers, producers, agents. And in addition to generating recognition and industry interest, many shorts do more -- they establish not only a voice but also subject matter their makers go on to explore with even more depth, nuance and subtlety in future works. Currently in release from IFC Midnight and attracting much-deserved atte...