LONDON, UK – Dec. 2, 2025 – Cine Circle has officially released ‘Shattered,’ a horror anthology marking the debut of its new distribution model designed to help short filmmakers reach global audiences and generate long-term revenue.
‘Shattered’ brings together five award-winning short films exploring the human psyche’s darkest corners – from grief and revenge to fear and obsession. The feature-length anthology has been licensed by Amazon, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, and several other platforms, offering a new global home for short-form storytelling.
Following years of industry conversations about the challenges of monetising short films, Cine Circle’s new model provides a practical solution: transforming acclaimed festival shorts into feature-length anthologies ready for mainstream distribution. Cine Circle not only distributes the film across mainstream platforms but also heavily markets and promotes them across their various marketing channels. The initiative aims to create sustainable income streams for filmmakers while giving audiences access to original, high-quality independent cinema.
“Our goal is to make independent filmmaking sustainable,” said ZB Siwek, founder of Cine Circle. “Hundreds of incredible shorts premiere at festivals every year and then disappear. With ‘Shattered,’ we’ve proven that short films can live on reaching global audiences and earning revenue alongside major releases.”
The ‘Shattered’ anthology includes shorts that were collectively screened at over 100 international film festivals. By uniting them under a cohesive theme and cinematic tone, Cine Circle has created a feature-length film that appeals to both feature film horror fans.
Cine Circle is continuing to expand this model with new genre anthologies across sci-fi, thriller, and drama, giving short filmmakers the opportunity to reach millions of viewers worldwide through major streaming platforms. The next anthologies currently being distributed include ‘PostHuman’ (2025) and ‘Merge’ (2025).
Short Film Submissions for Future Anthologies Are Open
Cine Circle is currently seeking short films for inclusion in future anthologies. Selected filmmakers receive non-exclusive distribution contracts, revenue sharing, and the opportunity to have their work featured on major streaming platforms.
About Cine Circle
Cine Circle is a London-based film organisation dedicated to empowering independent filmmakers through funding, distribution, and career opportunities. Beyond its industry events and training programs, Cine Circle operates its unique anthology distribution model that helps short filmmakers reach global audiences and earn revenue through non-exclusive licensing deals.
Filmmakers can learn more and submit their short film projects here:
www.cinecircle.co.uk/short-film-distribution
About Shattered:
🎥 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlv2a1qxCE
🎬 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37188772
Watch on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100045535/shattered
Contact:
ZB Siwek
Founder, Cine Circle
📧 zb@cinecircle.co.uk
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