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Short Films from United States
A selection of short films from United States.
Short Films from United States
A selection of short films from United States.
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4/5

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW
4/5

Red Coats

A visually enticing historical thriller with an unsettling twist.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW
5/5

44

A chilling horror that traps its protagonist in an unsettling loop. Atmospheric. Cinematic. Terrifying.
  • Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW
5/5

David Again

An inspiring tale of a life-long friendship and the challenges in-between.
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW
4/5

It Visits Me

An electrifying dive into suspense and the paranormal.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW
3/5

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW
4/5

Tarot

A chilling tale of love and loss, as a man becomes trapped between grief and the unknown.
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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5/5

Solstice

A journey of sacrifice, choice, and the blurred line between adolescence and adulthood.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW
4/5

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW
3/5

The Guilt

A crime drama that delves into a wrongful arrest and suspicion.
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW
4/5

Put Your Cart Away

Blending dark comedy and absurdity, an offbeat tale of carts and consequences.
  • Comedy, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW
4/5

Open Door

An elevator plunge thrusts two colleagues into a chilling mystery in this gripping thriller.
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
5/5

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 min
REVIEW
4/5

Broken Records

An insightful documentary on the quest to break the World Record for the Longest Stand-Up Comedy show.
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 22 min
REVIEW
3/5

Evil Within

A silent film that explores a young boy’s grief with a suspenseful crescendo.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 7 min
REVIEW
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5/5

This Is For You

An emotionally charged and profoundly intimate tale depicting the end of a relationship.
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW
4/5

Away

A dive into the indomitable spirit of three female surfers.
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW
5/5

Mirage

The romance of star-crossed lovers plays out against the backdrop of a futuristic world.
  • Animation, Romance, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW
3/5

I.T. Guys

A witty mockumentary, where diverse personalities collide against a backdrop of technical chaos.
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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5/5

A Smaller Big Bang

A comedic take on marital discord with an action-style twist.
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW
4/5

Honeybun

Betrayal and vengeance unfold in this gripping short thriller with a shocking twist.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW
5/5

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
4/5

DeadHead

A wickedly funny tale of vengeance in this sci-fi themed horror.
  • Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
4/5

Canta Santiago

An endearing tale of grief and resilience, through the eyes of a young boy.
  • Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW
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5/5

Daddy

A coming-of-age tale that delves into the intricate dynamics of survival, morality, and deception.
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW
5/5

Addicted

A visually captivating short that invites viewers into the stirring psyche of a coffee addict.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW
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4/5

Smothered

An evocative dark comedy laced with a startling twist.
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW
4/5

The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurs

Explore the essence of entrepreneurship, innovation, and dynamic collaboration in this inspiring docu-short.
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 min
REVIEW
4/5

The Night Owl

A gripping and thought-provoking thriller that explores neighborly tensions.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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5/5

Yeehaw Boy

Step into the untamed beauty of rural Wyoming and discover the captivating spirit of Jess Oldham.
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 3 min
REVIEW

An Impossible Secret

A sentimental tale that unravels the tapestry of family secrets.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Devon

A hard-hitting drama as a young man unravels the complex layers of teenage insecurity.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Circle Attack – Solid as a Rock

Immerse yourself into the world of Circle Attack, where passion, friendship, and raw talent collide.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Terra Vitae

Passion meets nature in a mesmerizing tale of life and labor.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Italy
  • 2020
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Wonders of the Invisible World Revealed

A chilling tale that explores the haunting depths of the human psyche.
4/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 28 min
REVIEW

The Deportees

A hauntingly intimate tale of generational divide and cultural erosion.
4/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • Tunisia
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Rebound

A tangled web of same-sex desire and self-discovery.
4/5
  • LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

If It Was Played

An experimental dance film where the transformative power of music uplifts.
3/5
  • Music
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Elite Match

An immigrant mother ventures into the world of dating in this heartfelt dramedy.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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My Obsession with Death

Irrational fear of death takes center stage in this offbeat comedic gem.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Red Coats

A visually enticing historical thriller with an unsettling twist.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

44

A chilling horror that traps its protagonist in an unsettling loop. Atmospheric. Cinematic. Terrifying.
5/5
  • Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW

David Again

An inspiring tale of a life-long friendship and the challenges in-between.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

It Visits Me

An electrifying dive into suspense and the paranormal.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Tarot

A chilling tale of love and loss, as a man becomes trapped between grief and the unknown.
4/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Solstice

A journey of sacrifice, choice, and the blurred line between adolescence and adulthood.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
4/5
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

The Guilt

A crime drama that delves into a wrongful arrest and suspicion.
3/5
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Put Your Cart Away

Blending dark comedy and absurdity, an offbeat tale of carts and consequences.
4/5
  • Comedy, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Open Door

An elevator plunge thrusts two colleagues into a chilling mystery in this gripping thriller.
4/5
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Broken Records

An insightful documentary on the quest to break the World Record for the Longest Stand-Up Comedy show.
4/5
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Evil Within

A silent film that explores a young boy’s grief with a suspenseful crescendo.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 7 min
REVIEW
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This Is For You

An emotionally charged and profoundly intimate tale depicting the end of a relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Away

A dive into the indomitable spirit of three female surfers.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Mirage

The romance of star-crossed lovers plays out against the backdrop of a futuristic world.
5/5
  • Animation, Romance, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

I.T. Guys

A witty mockumentary, where diverse personalities collide against a backdrop of technical chaos.
3/5
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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A Smaller Big Bang

A comedic take on marital discord with an action-style twist.
5/5
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Honeybun

Betrayal and vengeance unfold in this gripping short thriller with a shocking twist.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

DeadHead

A wickedly funny tale of vengeance in this sci-fi themed horror.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Canta Santiago

An endearing tale of grief and resilience, through the eyes of a young boy.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW
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Daddy

A coming-of-age tale that delves into the intricate dynamics of survival, morality, and deception.
5/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Addicted

A visually captivating short that invites viewers into the stirring psyche of a coffee addict.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW
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Smothered

An evocative dark comedy laced with a startling twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW

The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurs

Explore the essence of entrepreneurship, innovation, and dynamic collaboration in this inspiring docu-short.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 min
REVIEW

The Night Owl

A gripping and thought-provoking thriller that explores neighborly tensions.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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Yeehaw Boy

Step into the untamed beauty of rural Wyoming and discover the captivating spirit of Jess Oldham.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 3 min
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