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Short films that delve into the various aspects of culture, showcasing traditions, customs, and identities in diverse communities around the world.

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Short films that delve into the various aspects of culture, showcasing traditions, customs, and identities in diverse communities around the world.

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Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 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

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

Tonight We Dance

Seductive and elegant. A well crafted dance film that weaves a tale of romance.
4/5
  • Music, Romance
  • United Arab Emirates
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Freezy Macbones: My Story

An inspiring tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Eat Me, Baby!

A bloody tale of vengeance, where horror meets humor during a date night.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Catharsis

Revel in the unseen virtues of black masculinity through a captivating journey of resilience and compassion.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Broken Records

An insightful documentary on the quest to break the World Record for the Longest Stand-Up Comedy show.
4/5
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Away

A dive into the indomitable spirit of three female surfers.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Canta Santiago

An endearing tale of grief and resilience, through the eyes of a young boy.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Crab Day

In a touching father-son tale, portraying a young boy’s moral struggle and emphasizing compassion above societal expectations.
5/5
  • Animation
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 11 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

Tall Dark and Handsome

A witty and offbeat comedy that unravels the complexities of love and insecurities in an intercultural relationship.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Night Owl

A gripping and thought-provoking thriller that explores neighborly tensions.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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Yeehaw Boy

Step into the untamed beauty of rural Wyoming and discover the captivating spirit of Jess Oldham.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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#Ladyfinger

A witty comedy that turns societal absurdities into uproarious entertainment.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 8 min
REVIEW

French Fly

A comedic masterpiece that takes flight with wit, clever satire, and outlandish charm.
5/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Adrift

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

Personification

A mesmerizing love letter to the transformative power of cinema.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

My Turtle Power

Embark on a fan’s personal journey as she unveils her enduring passion for the 2012 ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ series.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Pendidik Berjiwa Merdeka

A beautifully crafted tribute that delves into the transformative impact of Indonesia’s National Hero on education.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Indonesia
  • 2014
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Under the Sand

A captivating glimpse into the unique world of bait digging.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 5 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

Son of Carnival

A gay-themed drama that delves into the tumultuous waters of a long-distance relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Plethora

A vibrant experimental film that delves into the tapestry of femme queer culture.
3/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Sonder

An intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and the universal yearning to be acknowledged.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 20 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

Serenity

A bite-sized animation that intertwines tranquility with a martial arts showdown
4/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • Germany
  • 2019
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Kalahari – The Hidden Gem

Embark on an odyssey through the awe-inspiring Kalahari Desert.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Botswana
  • 2023
  • 37 min
REVIEW

Welcome

A graphic that tantalizes with it’s eerie aesthetics.
2/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • Panama
  • 2022
  • 3 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

Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 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

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

Tonight We Dance

Seductive and elegant. A well crafted dance film that weaves a tale of romance.
4/5
  • Music, Romance
  • United Arab Emirates
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Freezy Macbones: My Story

An inspiring tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Eat Me, Baby!

A bloody tale of vengeance, where horror meets humor during a date night.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Catharsis

Revel in the unseen virtues of black masculinity through a captivating journey of resilience and compassion.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Broken Records

An insightful documentary on the quest to break the World Record for the Longest Stand-Up Comedy show.
4/5
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Away

A dive into the indomitable spirit of three female surfers.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Canta Santiago

An endearing tale of grief and resilience, through the eyes of a young boy.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Crab Day

In a touching father-son tale, portraying a young boy’s moral struggle and emphasizing compassion above societal expectations.
5/5
  • Animation
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 11 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

Tall Dark and Handsome

A witty and offbeat comedy that unravels the complexities of love and insecurities in an intercultural relationship.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Night Owl

A gripping and thought-provoking thriller that explores neighborly tensions.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 12 min
REVIEW
Handpicked - Short Films Matter

Yeehaw Boy

Step into the untamed beauty of rural Wyoming and discover the captivating spirit of Jess Oldham.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 3 min
REVIEW
Handpicked - Short Films Matter

#Ladyfinger

A witty comedy that turns societal absurdities into uproarious entertainment.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 8 min
REVIEW

French Fly

A comedic masterpiece that takes flight with wit, clever satire, and outlandish charm.
5/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Adrift

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

Personification

A mesmerizing love letter to the transformative power of cinema.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

My Turtle Power

Embark on a fan’s personal journey as she unveils her enduring passion for the 2012 ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ series.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Pendidik Berjiwa Merdeka

A beautifully crafted tribute that delves into the transformative impact of Indonesia’s National Hero on education.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Indonesia
  • 2014
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Under the Sand

A captivating glimpse into the unique world of bait digging.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 5 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

Son of Carnival

A gay-themed drama that delves into the tumultuous waters of a long-distance relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Plethora

A vibrant experimental film that delves into the tapestry of femme queer culture.
3/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Sonder

An intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and the universal yearning to be acknowledged.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 20 min
REVIEW
Handpicked - Short Films Matter

The Old Young Crow

A poignant tale of spiritual connection, grief, and companionship.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Mystery
  • Japan, United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Serenity

A bite-sized animation that intertwines tranquility with a martial arts showdown
4/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • Germany
  • 2019
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Kalahari – The Hidden Gem

Embark on an odyssey through the awe-inspiring Kalahari Desert.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Botswana
  • 2023
  • 37 min
REVIEW

Welcome

A graphic that tantalizes with it’s eerie aesthetics.
2/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • Panama
  • 2022
  • 3 min
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