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Fantasy Short Films

Short films that transport viewers into imaginative and otherworldly realms, showcasing magical elements, mythologies, and fantastical storytelling.

Fantasy Short Films

Short films that transport viewers into imaginative and otherworldly realms, showcasing magical elements, mythologies, and fantastical storytelling.

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Of the Water

A mermaid’s poignant journey of healing unfolds with exquisite beauty.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dream Again

A whimsical journey into the depths of childhood imagination and fantasy.
5/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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In the Dark

A fantasy-themed horror with a cinematic flair.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The After

Embark on a journey into an enigmatic realm of an afterlife community.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Beyond the Wind

Embark on a fantasy adventure, where the narrative comes to life through the enchanting use of silhouettes.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • France
  • 2023
  • 26 min
REVIEW
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The Old Young Crow

A poignant tale of spiritual connection, grief, and companionship.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Mystery
  • Japan, United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Monét

A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 min
REVIEW

MAT

A surreal journey between life and death, where a woman grapples with enigmatic encounters.
4/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • France
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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The Beetle at the End of the Street

A man’s predicted death becomes a charming and humorous exploration of community generosity.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2018
  • 18 min
REVIEW
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The Lovers

An eccentric comedy that takes a fantastical and unpredictable turn.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Swallow Dance

A poignant tale of spiritual connection as a despondent boy finds solace in the ethereal embrace of a talking swallow.
5/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Death and the Dancer

A delicate dance between life and mortality.
3/5
  • Fantasy, Music
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Girl of My Daydreams

A fantasy that explores the importance of following one’s dreams.
4/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Filtered Narcissism

An experimental tale that unveils the delicate dance between self-assurance and vulnerability.
4/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Hill Before Valleys

A haunting tale of retribution and redemption.
3/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2006
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Poppin’

A whimsical journey of hunger and charm.
3/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

A Night In

A Twisted Tale of Horror and Humor.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Wish Hill

A poetic drama that delves into the hopes and desires of two adolescent brothers.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Devil Needs a Fix

A disturbing interview with the Devil. Expect an unnerving twist.
4/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Poor Céline

Experimental. Artistic. Atmospheric.
5/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2012
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Bloom in the Mirror

A poetic exploration of Kiko Mizuhara’s artistry.
4/5
  • Documentary, Fantasy
  • Japan
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Paw

A supernatural fantasy with a comedic underbelly.
3/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Ill Fares the Land

A gripping tale that tackles far-right politics and brotherhood.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Sleeping with Clouds

A fantasy-themed comedy about a hook-up gone awry.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Dream

An enchanting tale of adolescent curiosity.
3/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Princess and the Formaldehyde Specimen

A fantasy themed horror inspired by the classic Disney tale.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

The Genie

A witty Puerto Rican parody of ‘Aladdin’.
3/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Puerto Rico
  • 2015
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Choice

A fantasy-themed drama that delves into the world of video gaming.
4/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Astronomy Walkers

A fantasy featurette that teases spirituality, psychology and astronomy.
3/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • Canada
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Out of the Walls

A heartrending tale of grief and addiction.
3/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 10 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

Denmark Doesn’t Exist

A whimsical offbeat comedy where the truth proves stranger than fiction.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Denmark, United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Street Smart

Powered by Unreal Engine, experience a heart-warming tale of resilience and entrepreneurship.
5/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2024
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Midnight Sun

An intriguing artistic tale delving into the mystery beneath eternal sunlight.
4/5
  • Experimental, Mystery
  • France
  • 2024
  • 2 min
REVIEW
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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
REVIEW

The Confessional

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

Imperfect

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

Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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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
REVIEW

Disconnected

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

Of the Water

A mermaid’s poignant journey of healing unfolds with exquisite beauty.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dream Again

A whimsical journey into the depths of childhood imagination and fantasy.
5/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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In the Dark

A fantasy-themed horror with a cinematic flair.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The After

Embark on a journey into an enigmatic realm of an afterlife community.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Beyond the Wind

Embark on a fantasy adventure, where the narrative comes to life through the enchanting use of silhouettes.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • France
  • 2023
  • 26 min
REVIEW
Handpicked - Short Films Matter

The Old Young Crow

A poignant tale of spiritual connection, grief, and companionship.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Mystery
  • Japan, United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Monét

A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 min
REVIEW

MAT

A surreal journey between life and death, where a woman grapples with enigmatic encounters.
4/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • France
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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The Beetle at the End of the Street

A man’s predicted death becomes a charming and humorous exploration of community generosity.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2018
  • 18 min
REVIEW
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The Lovers

An eccentric comedy that takes a fantastical and unpredictable turn.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Swallow Dance

A poignant tale of spiritual connection as a despondent boy finds solace in the ethereal embrace of a talking swallow.
5/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Death and the Dancer

A delicate dance between life and mortality.
3/5
  • Fantasy, Music
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Girl of My Daydreams

A fantasy that explores the importance of following one’s dreams.
4/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Filtered Narcissism

An experimental tale that unveils the delicate dance between self-assurance and vulnerability.
4/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Hill Before Valleys

A haunting tale of retribution and redemption.
3/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2006
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Poppin’

A whimsical journey of hunger and charm.
3/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

A Night In

A Twisted Tale of Horror and Humor.
4/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Wish Hill

A poetic drama that delves into the hopes and desires of two adolescent brothers.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Devil Needs a Fix

A disturbing interview with the Devil. Expect an unnerving twist.
4/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Poor Céline

Experimental. Artistic. Atmospheric.
5/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2012
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Bloom in the Mirror

A poetic exploration of Kiko Mizuhara’s artistry.
4/5
  • Documentary, Fantasy
  • Japan
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Paw

A supernatural fantasy with a comedic underbelly.
3/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Ill Fares the Land

A gripping tale that tackles far-right politics and brotherhood.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Sleeping with Clouds

A fantasy-themed comedy about a hook-up gone awry.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Dream

An enchanting tale of adolescent curiosity.
3/5
  • Animation, Fantasy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Princess and the Formaldehyde Specimen

A fantasy themed horror inspired by the classic Disney tale.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

The Genie

A witty Puerto Rican parody of ‘Aladdin’.
3/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Puerto Rico
  • 2015
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Choice

A fantasy-themed drama that delves into the world of video gaming.
4/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Astronomy Walkers

A fantasy featurette that teases spirituality, psychology and astronomy.
3/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • Canada
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Out of the Walls

A heartrending tale of grief and addiction.
3/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 10 min
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