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Futuristic Short Films

Short films set in futuristic worlds, where technology and innovations shape society, exploring themes of progress, dystopia, and the human experience.

Futuristic Short Films

Short films set in futuristic worlds, where technology and innovations shape society, exploring themes of progress, dystopia, and the human experience.

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Botching

A pulse-pounding plunge into a world overly-reliant on AI.
4/5
  • Action, Sci-Fi
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Mirage

The romance of star-crossed lovers plays out against the backdrop of a futuristic world.
5/5
  • Animation, Romance, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Antonio’s Lament

A musical journey unfolds in a POV short film set aboard a bus.
2/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 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
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Me

A man’s attempt to simplify life with a clone hilariously backfires.
5/5
  • Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 17 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
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The King’s Pawn

A high-stakes pursuit of success and redemption.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Spacetime

A coming-of-age tale that transcends the bounds of space and resonates with universal struggles of adolescence.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi
  • Sweden
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Son of Memory

An emotionally charged sci-fi drama exploring grief, loss and second chances.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Japan
  • 2019
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Julius Caesar

The Shakespeare play that offers an ageless and intimate portrayal of betrayal and political intrigue.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 31 min
REVIEW
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The Last Garden

In a nuclear bunker, love and survival intertwine.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Cal

In a world where artificial intelligence dreams of creating art.
4/5
  • Experimental, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 16 min
REVIEW

A Farewell Ritual

A soul-stirring odyssey of self-discovery and transformation.
4/5
  • Experimental, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Still Life with Woman, Tea and Letter

An enigmatic ode to the hand-written letter.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Netherlands
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Paravirtual

A mesmerizing and intriguing viewing experience.
5/5
  • Experimental, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Absente | Voyager

A dystopian sci-fi with alluring 3D visuals.
5/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • South Korea
  • 2021
  • 3 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

Genesis

A micro-short that gives a fleeting example of a transit to a futuristic space colonly.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Ukraine
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Sweet Nothings

The woes of online dating set in the year 2027.
5/5
  • Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

The Whisperer in Darkness

A captivating title sequence that sets the tone for a chilling ride of suspense.
4/5
  • Animation, Horror
  • Belarus
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Luftraum

A hypnotic-like animation of infrastructure that seamlessly intertwines.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2019
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Above

An eccentric sci-fi tale with a musical underbelly.
4/5
  • Music, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Dissipatio

A sobering animation that delves into the drawbacks of a technologically reliant society.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

All Souls’ Day

A dark comedy that delves into professional and personal betrayal.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Data Management

A sci-fi drama that blends corporate tradition with AI.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Closing Time

A drama that explores regrets and past friendships with a sci-fi twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Fractal Cities

An experimental visual feast of architectural design.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Hong Kong
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

M1das

A futuristic tale of AI and the power of motherhood.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Silicon Caesar

A sci-fi that explores the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence.
4/5
  • LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 15 min
REVIEW

T.O.D.

A sci-fi themed drama about ones own mortality.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 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

Botching

A pulse-pounding plunge into a world overly-reliant on AI.
4/5
  • Action, Sci-Fi
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Mirage

The romance of star-crossed lovers plays out against the backdrop of a futuristic world.
5/5
  • Animation, Romance, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Antonio’s Lament

A musical journey unfolds in a POV short film set aboard a bus.
2/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 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
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Me

A man’s attempt to simplify life with a clone hilariously backfires.
5/5
  • Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 17 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
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The King’s Pawn

A high-stakes pursuit of success and redemption.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Spacetime

A coming-of-age tale that transcends the bounds of space and resonates with universal struggles of adolescence.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi
  • Sweden
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Son of Memory

An emotionally charged sci-fi drama exploring grief, loss and second chances.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Japan
  • 2019
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Julius Caesar

The Shakespeare play that offers an ageless and intimate portrayal of betrayal and political intrigue.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2012
  • 31 min
REVIEW
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The Last Garden

In a nuclear bunker, love and survival intertwine.
5/5
  • Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Cal

In a world where artificial intelligence dreams of creating art.
4/5
  • Experimental, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 16 min
REVIEW

A Farewell Ritual

A soul-stirring odyssey of self-discovery and transformation.
4/5
  • Experimental, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Still Life with Woman, Tea and Letter

An enigmatic ode to the hand-written letter.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Netherlands
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Paravirtual

A mesmerizing and intriguing viewing experience.
5/5
  • Experimental, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Absente | Voyager

A dystopian sci-fi with alluring 3D visuals.
5/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • South Korea
  • 2021
  • 3 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

Genesis

A micro-short that gives a fleeting example of a transit to a futuristic space colonly.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Ukraine
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Sweet Nothings

The woes of online dating set in the year 2027.
5/5
  • Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

The Whisperer in Darkness

A captivating title sequence that sets the tone for a chilling ride of suspense.
4/5
  • Animation, Horror
  • Belarus
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Luftraum

A hypnotic-like animation of infrastructure that seamlessly intertwines.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2019
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Above

An eccentric sci-fi tale with a musical underbelly.
4/5
  • Music, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Dissipatio

A sobering animation that delves into the drawbacks of a technologically reliant society.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

All Souls’ Day

A dark comedy that delves into professional and personal betrayal.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Data Management

A sci-fi drama that blends corporate tradition with AI.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Closing Time

A drama that explores regrets and past friendships with a sci-fi twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Fractal Cities

An experimental visual feast of architectural design.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Hong Kong
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

M1das

A futuristic tale of AI and the power of motherhood.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United Arab Emirates
  • 2019
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Silicon Caesar

A sci-fi that explores the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence.
4/5
  • LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 15 min
REVIEW

T.O.D.

A sci-fi themed drama about ones own mortality.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
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