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Aging Short Films

Short films that tackle the complexities and experiences of growing older, providing glimpses into the joys, wisdom, and challenges of aging.

Aging Short Films

Short films that tackle the complexities and experiences of growing older, providing glimpses into the joys, wisdom, and challenges of aging.

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Lochgoilhead Forever

A heartfelt journey through the quirks and bonds of a family.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The Robert Suddarth Story

Unveiling the personality and impact of an inspirational Texan photographer.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 29 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

Lior

A moving depiction of an elderly man’s quiet struggle for dignity.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 12 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
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Jellyfish and Lobster

A wickedly funny and heartwarming tale of love in the twilight years.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 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

Remember

A poignant journey through memories and the bittersweet symphony of life.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Strange Day

A race against time becomes a sideshow of eccentricity.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Zheimer

A touching exploration of identity, memory, and the profound fear faced by those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Gliding

A poignant exploration of resilience and responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Washed Up

A bittersweet examination of friendship, ambition, and the toll of unfulfilled dreams.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Zen Diaries: The Lockdown

A drama that delves into the transformative power of confronting personal weaknesses.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 21 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

Hollywood Hair

A humorous yet touching journey about a man grappling with hair loss.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2007
  • 29 min
REVIEW

Martin County

An experimental drama that dives into the adventures of an impassioned pool-swimmer.
2/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Billy

A horror/drama that explores the intersection of aging and loneliness.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 37 min
REVIEW

Walter’s Way

A poignant exploration of aging, pride, and the enduring bond between father and daughter.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2019
  • 17 min
REVIEW

The Guy From Work

An aging blue-collar worker navigates the complexities of infatuation and self-discovery.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2015
  • 16 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

Jacob Is Ready

A poignant tale of family, longing, and the power of memory.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Armenia, Canada
  • 2016
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Thank You for What You’ve Done

A heartfelt ode to unconditional love.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Japan
  • 2018
  • 3 min
REVIEW

The Chirping

An uproarious exploration of the peculiar dynamics between an aging mother and her grown son.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Rhinestone Blue

A masterfully crafted tale of rediscovery and resilience.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 7 min
REVIEW

The Spider Web

A cinematic masterpiece that captures the heart and soul of a surfing legend.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Scent of White Hands

A heartwrenching drama with nuanced performances, tackling betrayal and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Belgium
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Note To Self

A docu-short that juxtaposes childhood aspirations and current professions.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Shaper

A captivating audio-visual gem about a man’s passion of surfing and environmental sustainability.
4/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

La Caza

A captivating exploration of abuse, retaliation, and the ultimate sacrifice for loved ones.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2019
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Mali: The Quest for Peace

Unveiling Mali’s cultural resilience and renewal in the shadows of adversity.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Akabei

A gripping saga of relationship betrayal and retaliation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Poland
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 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

Lochgoilhead Forever

A heartfelt journey through the quirks and bonds of a family.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Liquid Soul

An unsettling descent into a harrowing abyss of guilt and grief.
4/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2016
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Poor Tax

This Thanksgiving, one family’s game of Monopoly hilariously exposes the real stakes beyond the board.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Pocket Dial Kyle

A quirky satire that pokes fun at espionage and pop culture.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

SNAFU

A tumultuous fusion of dark comedy and criminal antics.
4/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Palette of Emotions

A fleeting journey into the heart of creativity.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Lochgoilhead Forever

A heartfelt journey through the quirks and bonds of a family.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The Robert Suddarth Story

Unveiling the personality and impact of an inspirational Texan photographer.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 29 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

Lior

A moving depiction of an elderly man’s quiet struggle for dignity.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 12 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
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Jellyfish and Lobster

A wickedly funny and heartwarming tale of love in the twilight years.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 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

Remember

A poignant journey through memories and the bittersweet symphony of life.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Strange Day

A race against time becomes a sideshow of eccentricity.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Zheimer

A touching exploration of identity, memory, and the profound fear faced by those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Gliding

A poignant exploration of resilience and responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Washed Up

A bittersweet examination of friendship, ambition, and the toll of unfulfilled dreams.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Zen Diaries: The Lockdown

A drama that delves into the transformative power of confronting personal weaknesses.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 21 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

Hollywood Hair

A humorous yet touching journey about a man grappling with hair loss.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2007
  • 29 min
REVIEW

Martin County

An experimental drama that dives into the adventures of an impassioned pool-swimmer.
2/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Billy

A horror/drama that explores the intersection of aging and loneliness.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 37 min
REVIEW

Walter’s Way

A poignant exploration of aging, pride, and the enduring bond between father and daughter.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2019
  • 17 min
REVIEW

The Guy From Work

An aging blue-collar worker navigates the complexities of infatuation and self-discovery.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2015
  • 16 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

Jacob Is Ready

A poignant tale of family, longing, and the power of memory.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Armenia, Canada
  • 2016
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Thank You for What You’ve Done

A heartfelt ode to unconditional love.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Japan
  • 2018
  • 3 min
REVIEW

The Chirping

An uproarious exploration of the peculiar dynamics between an aging mother and her grown son.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Rhinestone Blue

A masterfully crafted tale of rediscovery and resilience.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 7 min
REVIEW

The Spider Web

A cinematic masterpiece that captures the heart and soul of a surfing legend.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Scent of White Hands

A heartwrenching drama with nuanced performances, tackling betrayal and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Belgium
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Note To Self

A docu-short that juxtaposes childhood aspirations and current professions.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Shaper

A captivating audio-visual gem about a man’s passion of surfing and environmental sustainability.
4/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • South Africa
  • 2023
  • 1 min
REVIEW

La Caza

A captivating exploration of abuse, retaliation, and the ultimate sacrifice for loved ones.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2019
  • 10 min
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