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Coming-of-age Short Films

Short films that portray the challenges and transformative experiences of transitioning from youth to adulthood, often exploring identity, growth, and self-discovery.

Coming-of-age Short Films

Short films that portray the challenges and transformative experiences of transitioning from youth to adulthood, often exploring identity, growth, and self-discovery.

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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

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

Self Portrait

A tender exploration of vulnerability and connection.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2020
  • 3 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

Funky

A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Desolate

An audio-visual odyssey through grief and resilience.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

One Opportunity

Delicately explores the blurred lines of friendship and love in a touching tale of unspoken emotions.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Netherlands
  • 2024
REVIEW
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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

How’s Man Made

An intimate dive into the intricate bond between a father and his daughter.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
REVIEW

RedOrange

A young couple takes a sharp turn into uncharted territory.
2/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Practice Space

A balance of humor and reflection, offering a glimpse into the trials of today’s youth.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Connor & Jayden

An unlikely match sparks, navigating identity and attraction in this heartfelt gay tale.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW
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Solstice

A journey of sacrifice, choice, and the blurred line between adolescence and adulthood.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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Daddy

A coming-of-age tale that delves into the intricate dynamics of survival, morality, and deception.
5/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW

The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurs

Explore the essence of entrepreneurship, innovation, and dynamic collaboration in this inspiring docu-short.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Dirty Laundry

A beautifully crafted tale of fear, loneliness, and the courage to face the monsters within.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 18 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

A Bad, Bad Day

A tale of bad luck, angst, and unexpected challenges. A captivating character study.
3/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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The Chieftain of the Pudding Race

An original comedy delving into the realms of identity, eccentricity, and the whimsical universe shaped by those on the outside.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 26 min
REVIEW
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Oasis

An intimate glimpse into the evolving bond of 14-year-old twins, Raphaël and Rémi.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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My Year of Dicks

A spectacular narrative unfolds, weaving a tapestry of wit and wild moments, depicting a teenage girl’s quest to lose her virginity in the early 90s.
5/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Mysore Magic

Step back in time to 1982 and join Premi and Vasu on a vibrant and comical journey of love, laughter and dance.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Unfamiliar

A magical tale of friendship and triumph.
4/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Mad Dash

A one-shot comedy that seamlessly navigates the chaos of a student’s life.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW
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Harlem Fragments

Embark on an emotional odyssey through the universe of family fractures.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Gliding

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

Karam Camera

An inspiring docu-short that explores the resilient filmmaking efforts of two Syrian refugees.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Turkey, United States
  • 2023
  • 17 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

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

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

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

Self Portrait

A tender exploration of vulnerability and connection.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2020
  • 3 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

Funky

A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Desolate

An audio-visual odyssey through grief and resilience.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

One Opportunity

Delicately explores the blurred lines of friendship and love in a touching tale of unspoken emotions.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Netherlands
  • 2024
REVIEW
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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

How’s Man Made

An intimate dive into the intricate bond between a father and his daughter.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
REVIEW

RedOrange

A young couple takes a sharp turn into uncharted territory.
2/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Practice Space

A balance of humor and reflection, offering a glimpse into the trials of today’s youth.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Connor & Jayden

An unlikely match sparks, navigating identity and attraction in this heartfelt gay tale.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW
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Solstice

A journey of sacrifice, choice, and the blurred line between adolescence and adulthood.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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Daddy

A coming-of-age tale that delves into the intricate dynamics of survival, morality, and deception.
5/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW

The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurs

Explore the essence of entrepreneurship, innovation, and dynamic collaboration in this inspiring docu-short.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Dirty Laundry

A beautifully crafted tale of fear, loneliness, and the courage to face the monsters within.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 18 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

A Bad, Bad Day

A tale of bad luck, angst, and unexpected challenges. A captivating character study.
3/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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The Chieftain of the Pudding Race

An original comedy delving into the realms of identity, eccentricity, and the whimsical universe shaped by those on the outside.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 26 min
REVIEW
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Oasis

An intimate glimpse into the evolving bond of 14-year-old twins, Raphaël and Rémi.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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My Year of Dicks

A spectacular narrative unfolds, weaving a tapestry of wit and wild moments, depicting a teenage girl’s quest to lose her virginity in the early 90s.
5/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Mysore Magic

Step back in time to 1982 and join Premi and Vasu on a vibrant and comical journey of love, laughter and dance.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Unfamiliar

A magical tale of friendship and triumph.
4/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Mad Dash

A one-shot comedy that seamlessly navigates the chaos of a student’s life.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW
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Harlem Fragments

Embark on an emotional odyssey through the universe of family fractures.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Gliding

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

Karam Camera

An inspiring docu-short that explores the resilient filmmaking efforts of two Syrian refugees.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Turkey, United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
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