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Addiction Short Films

Short films that explore the gripping and often devastating consequences of addiction, capturing the struggles, treatment, and recovery journeys.

Addiction Short Films

Short films that explore the gripping and often devastating consequences of addiction, capturing the struggles, treatment, and recovery journeys.

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Tomorrow

A raw and gripping exploration of family bonds tested by grief and addiction.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Black Samphire

A romantic getaway turns sinister in this hauntingly picturesque tale.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 14 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

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

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

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 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
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Neutopia

A chilling sci-fi thriller that unveils the haunting consequences of AI.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Canadian Cannabis: A Short Subject

A visually playful take on the country’s 2018 legalization.
3/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Imperium

The family farm becomes the center of a father’s fixation, overshadowing the lives of his discontented family.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 20 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

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

Drink

A trepidating and visually striking exploration of personal demons.
4/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 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

Black River

A docu-short that unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by one of America’s poorest communities, while celebrating the unwavering resilience and spirit that defy the statistics.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Life Under the Bridge

A raw docu-short that shines the spotlight on a homeless man’s resilience and wisdom.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 9 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
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Butterfly

A symbolic journey of a young woman’s battle with mental health.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Possibility of Drowning

An intimate portrayal of chaos and hope in the face of mental illness.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Hope

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

Hill Before Valleys

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

ENFP

An experimental tale that chronicles a young woman’s emotional psyche.
3/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 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

Editor

An intimate insight into a skilled editor’s personal journey.
4/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Shit is Crazy: A Pinky Promise

A chilling thriller with several unforeseen twists.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Consumed

A chilling exploration of addiction and grief – with an unforeseen twist.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Don’t Try This Alone

A comedy that delves into the challenges of quitting smoking.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 28 min
REVIEW

Self-Storage

A one-act stage play that explores a relationship in turmoil.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 40 min
REVIEW

Three of Swords

A man journey’s through the depths of grief and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Les Temps Perdus (Lost Times)

A tense tale of addiction and siblinghood.
5/5
  • Drama, Music
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 12 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

Unwelcome

A spine-tingling journey into the paranormal unknown.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Unprofessional

One man’s misfortune leads to unexpected chaos in this comedic tour de force.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Tomorrow

A raw and gripping exploration of family bonds tested by grief and addiction.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Black Samphire

A romantic getaway turns sinister in this hauntingly picturesque tale.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 14 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

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

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

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 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
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Neutopia

A chilling sci-fi thriller that unveils the haunting consequences of AI.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Canadian Cannabis: A Short Subject

A visually playful take on the country’s 2018 legalization.
3/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Imperium

The family farm becomes the center of a father’s fixation, overshadowing the lives of his discontented family.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 20 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

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

Drink

A trepidating and visually striking exploration of personal demons.
4/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 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

Black River

A docu-short that unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by one of America’s poorest communities, while celebrating the unwavering resilience and spirit that defy the statistics.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Life Under the Bridge

A raw docu-short that shines the spotlight on a homeless man’s resilience and wisdom.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 9 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
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Butterfly

A symbolic journey of a young woman’s battle with mental health.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Possibility of Drowning

An intimate portrayal of chaos and hope in the face of mental illness.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Hope

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

Hill Before Valleys

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

ENFP

An experimental tale that chronicles a young woman’s emotional psyche.
3/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 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

Editor

An intimate insight into a skilled editor’s personal journey.
4/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Shit is Crazy: A Pinky Promise

A chilling thriller with several unforeseen twists.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Consumed

A chilling exploration of addiction and grief – with an unforeseen twist.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Don’t Try This Alone

A comedy that delves into the challenges of quitting smoking.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 28 min
REVIEW

Self-Storage

A one-act stage play that explores a relationship in turmoil.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 40 min
REVIEW

Three of Swords

A man journey’s through the depths of grief and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Les Temps Perdus (Lost Times)

A tense tale of addiction and siblinghood.
5/5
  • Drama, Music
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 12 min
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