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Abuse Short Films

Short films that shed light on the topic of abuse, aiming to raise awareness and promote understanding

Abuse Short Films

Short films that shed light on the topic of abuse, aiming to raise awareness and promote understanding

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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
REVIEW

Sorta Kinda True

An urban tale of brotherhood, where personality collides with self-destruction amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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A Night with Lucas and Silvia

A profound journey into the shadows of intimacy, where desire collides with detachment.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

By Any Other Name

A gripping thriller that delves into the chilling underworld of sex trafficking, weaving a heart-wrenching tale of a missing deaf girl.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Unheard Voices

Step into the heart of India’s social revolution with Mallika Sarabhai and the Darpana Performing Group.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • Australia, India
  • 2007
  • 30 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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The Invitation

A witty dark comedy that transcends genres with gripping unpredictability.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Germany
  • 2019
  • 24 min
REVIEW

The Lost Sound

A chilling Italian folk tale of a flute-playing girl’s mysterious fate.
3/5
  • Animation, Mystery
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW

The Snow is Always Whiter

A courageous exploration of strength and resilience as woman attempts to break free from her abusive partner.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Grey Area

A survivor faces disbelief and indifference in a stark exploration of the unheard and unsupported victim.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Generically Hot Girls Do Education

A witty yet thought-provoking exploration of the dangers of porn.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Vicious Cycle 2: The Beginning

A tale of revenge and unyielding determination in the neon-lit underbelly of Las Vegas.
4/5
  • Action, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Bay For Blood

A gripping low-budget thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of an “insecure paranoid psychopath”.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Waking Up

An evocative visual symphony that explores the harrowing depths of abuse.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Chameleon

A gripping thriller that delves into the intoxicating world of corporate ambition and power.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Pressure

A journey into the depths of human psyche, seamlessly blending beauty and disquietude.
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Last Prison

Experience the resilience of Palestinian identity and the power of unity in this evocative animation.
5/5
  • Animation
  • Palestine
  • 2021
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Hope

A gripping tale of resilience in the face of darkness.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Not 9 to 5 with chef Sam Medeiros

An inspiring docu-short that delves into the mental health challenges faced in leadership roles.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Swim

A poignant recollection from a childhood marked by racial segregation.
4/5
  • Animation, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2005
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Nicky

A gripping tale of vengeance and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 32 min
REVIEW

The Night That Krampus Came

A festive-themed horror inspired by the mythological monster Krampus.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Treadmill

A gripping drama that delves into abuse of power in the workplace.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Lena y Elena

A gripping tale that delves into a fractured lesbian relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Treater

A spine-tingling Halloween horror with an unforeseen sinister twist.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Eyes of Isaac

A supernatural thriller that delves into a man’s inner psyche and social inequality.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Husk

A light-hearted take on a world that has endured a zombie outbreak.
3/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Iris

A chilling tale of domestic violence and sisterhood with a paranormal underbelly.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Sweden
  • 2019
  • 26 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

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
REVIEW

Dear Dad

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

Cup of Joe

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

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

The Confessional

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

Sorta Kinda True

An urban tale of brotherhood, where personality collides with self-destruction amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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A Night with Lucas and Silvia

A profound journey into the shadows of intimacy, where desire collides with detachment.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

By Any Other Name

A gripping thriller that delves into the chilling underworld of sex trafficking, weaving a heart-wrenching tale of a missing deaf girl.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Unheard Voices

Step into the heart of India’s social revolution with Mallika Sarabhai and the Darpana Performing Group.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • Australia, India
  • 2007
  • 30 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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The Invitation

A witty dark comedy that transcends genres with gripping unpredictability.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Germany
  • 2019
  • 24 min
REVIEW

The Lost Sound

A chilling Italian folk tale of a flute-playing girl’s mysterious fate.
3/5
  • Animation, Mystery
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW

The Snow is Always Whiter

A courageous exploration of strength and resilience as woman attempts to break free from her abusive partner.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Grey Area

A survivor faces disbelief and indifference in a stark exploration of the unheard and unsupported victim.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Generically Hot Girls Do Education

A witty yet thought-provoking exploration of the dangers of porn.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Vicious Cycle 2: The Beginning

A tale of revenge and unyielding determination in the neon-lit underbelly of Las Vegas.
4/5
  • Action, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Bay For Blood

A gripping low-budget thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of an “insecure paranoid psychopath”.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Waking Up

An evocative visual symphony that explores the harrowing depths of abuse.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Chameleon

A gripping thriller that delves into the intoxicating world of corporate ambition and power.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Pressure

A journey into the depths of human psyche, seamlessly blending beauty and disquietude.
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Last Prison

Experience the resilience of Palestinian identity and the power of unity in this evocative animation.
5/5
  • Animation
  • Palestine
  • 2021
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Hope

A gripping tale of resilience in the face of darkness.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Not 9 to 5 with chef Sam Medeiros

An inspiring docu-short that delves into the mental health challenges faced in leadership roles.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Swim

A poignant recollection from a childhood marked by racial segregation.
4/5
  • Animation, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2005
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Nicky

A gripping tale of vengeance and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 32 min
REVIEW

The Night That Krampus Came

A festive-themed horror inspired by the mythological monster Krampus.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Treadmill

A gripping drama that delves into abuse of power in the workplace.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Lena y Elena

A gripping tale that delves into a fractured lesbian relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Treater

A spine-tingling Halloween horror with an unforeseen sinister twist.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Eyes of Isaac

A supernatural thriller that delves into a man’s inner psyche and social inequality.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Husk

A light-hearted take on a world that has endured a zombie outbreak.
3/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Iris

A chilling tale of domestic violence and sisterhood with a paranormal underbelly.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Sweden
  • 2019
  • 26 min
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