 Taylor, the former Stafford County superintendent, says he's doing a lot of listening and visiting as the schools gear up for the new academic year. Kate Ryan, WTOP News. The PBS Short Film Festival kicks off today on all digital platforms. WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley provides an inside look at this year's slate. We wanted to celebrate the art of short-form storytelling. To tell a complete and impactful story between 8 to 12 minutes, there's an art form to that.