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Short Films from South Africa
A selection of short films from South Africa.
Short Films from South Africa
A selection of short films from South Africa.
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Hero’s Journey

Witness Brenden Pienaar’s courageous spirit, skills and passion for exploration.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
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And Yet, I Remain

An inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2022
  • 8 min
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Between the Lines

The cinematic journey into the life and artistry of South African photographer Sacha Specker.
5/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2019
  • 13 min
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The Spider Web

A cinematic masterpiece that captures the heart and soul of a surfing legend.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 14 min
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Shaper

A captivating audio-visual gem about a man’s passion of surfing and environmental sustainability.
4/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
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Unexpected

A quirky animation with a sci-fi twist.
3/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 2 min
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Luck is Alive

An experimental short that explores a surfer’s belief in Animism.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2021
  • 5 min
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The Message in the Bottle

A symbolic psychological thriller about alcoholism.
3/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • South Africa
  • 2021
  • 25 min
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Solskur

Music and visuals collide in an avant-garde exploration of the human soul.
5/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Sweden
  • 2024
  • 27 min
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The Confessional

A bitter/sweet tale of friendship tested by time and diverging paths.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
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Imperfect

Christine Stoddard’s personal exploration of her identity and heritage.
3/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
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Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 min
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Until the Moon is Born in the West

A haunting journey through the shadows of war.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 24 min
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Disconnected

Brace for a thrilling ride of twists that will leave you shocked and entertained!
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 16 min
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More than a Wolf: Wolf 813

Unveiling the harsh truth of wildlife hunting, this documentary ignites empathy and sparks a call to action for conservation.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
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Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
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Cup of Joe

A quirky workplace comedy with a caffeinated twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
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A Lost Sense

A heartfelt coming-of-age drama with a science fiction fusion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Hero’s Journey

Witness Brenden Pienaar’s courageous spirit, skills and passion for exploration.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

And Yet, I Remain

An inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Between the Lines

The cinematic journey into the life and artistry of South African photographer Sacha Specker.
5/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2019
  • 13 min
REVIEW

The Spider Web

A cinematic masterpiece that captures the heart and soul of a surfing legend.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Shaper

A captivating audio-visual gem about a man’s passion of surfing and environmental sustainability.
4/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Unexpected

A quirky animation with a sci-fi twist.
3/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Luck is Alive

An experimental short that explores a surfer’s belief in Animism.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2021
  • 5 min
REVIEW

The Message in the Bottle

A symbolic psychological thriller about alcoholism.
3/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • South Africa
  • 2021
  • 25 min
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