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Afterlife Short Films

Short films that delve into the realms of the supernatural, exploring what may lie beyond death and the challenges faced in the afterlife.

Afterlife Short Films

Short films that delve into the realms of the supernatural, exploring what may lie beyond death and the challenges faced in the afterlife.

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Unwelcome

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

Children of the Market

Homage blurs into personal unraveling in this modern ode to Charlie Chaplin.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Yvonna

A CGI marvel that explores the eerie beauty of death.
5/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Hilos en Hilos

Stunning visuals and poetic storytelling collide in a captivating dance of existence.
4/5
  • Experimental, Sci-Fi
  • Netherlands
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 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

mELT

Discover the whimsical and moral wants/needs of humanity in this offbeat and thought-provoking short.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 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

Slicer

A psychopath’s macabre activities take an unexpected turn.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2016
  • 4 min
REVIEW

The Witness

A comedic exploration of unexpected connections beyond the grave.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 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
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Date Nights

A delicate exploration of love and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 23 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

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

Homecoming

Eerie stillness serves as a metaphysical exploration of the lingering spirits left behind by human abandonment.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2016
  • 5 min
REVIEW

TOD (Death)

Journey into the profound and visually poetic realm of Mantas Jockus’s experimental masterpiece.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Resurrektor

A journey into the abyss of grief and the paranormal.
5/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Bottled

A poignant journey through grief becomes a touching exploration of loss and healing.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Evolving Butterfly

A fleeting yet profound glimpse into the transformative journey of both a butterfly and the artist.
4/5
  • Animation
  • Nigeria
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

The Mask

A haunting black-and-white horror, set in the enigmatic realms of past mistakes.
5/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • Mexico
  • 2020
  • 5 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

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

Gift

A unique psychological horror that doesn’t rely on cheap frights.
4/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 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

Husk

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

Mr. Piggy Dies in 25 Dimensions

A frivolous comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
3/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Venture

A drama that delves into the human susceptibility to confide with strangers.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Australia
  • 2018
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Star in the Sky

A poignant documentary that delves into grief and resilience.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 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

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

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

Unwelcome

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

Children of the Market

Homage blurs into personal unraveling in this modern ode to Charlie Chaplin.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Yvonna

A CGI marvel that explores the eerie beauty of death.
5/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Hilos en Hilos

Stunning visuals and poetic storytelling collide in a captivating dance of existence.
4/5
  • Experimental, Sci-Fi
  • Netherlands
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 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

mELT

Discover the whimsical and moral wants/needs of humanity in this offbeat and thought-provoking short.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 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

Slicer

A psychopath’s macabre activities take an unexpected turn.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2016
  • 4 min
REVIEW

The Witness

A comedic exploration of unexpected connections beyond the grave.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 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
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Date Nights

A delicate exploration of love and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 23 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

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

Homecoming

Eerie stillness serves as a metaphysical exploration of the lingering spirits left behind by human abandonment.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2016
  • 5 min
REVIEW

TOD (Death)

Journey into the profound and visually poetic realm of Mantas Jockus’s experimental masterpiece.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Resurrektor

A journey into the abyss of grief and the paranormal.
5/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Bottled

A poignant journey through grief becomes a touching exploration of loss and healing.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Evolving Butterfly

A fleeting yet profound glimpse into the transformative journey of both a butterfly and the artist.
4/5
  • Animation
  • Nigeria
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

The Mask

A haunting black-and-white horror, set in the enigmatic realms of past mistakes.
5/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • Mexico
  • 2020
  • 5 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

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

Gift

A unique psychological horror that doesn’t rely on cheap frights.
4/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 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

Husk

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

Mr. Piggy Dies in 25 Dimensions

A frivolous comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
3/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Venture

A drama that delves into the human susceptibility to confide with strangers.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Australia
  • 2018
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Star in the Sky

A poignant documentary that delves into grief and resilience.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 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
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