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Grief Short Films

Short films that navigate the emotions, healing, and coping mechanisms of individuals as they mourn the loss of a loved one or a significant event.

Grief Short Films

Short films that navigate the emotions, healing, and coping mechanisms of individuals as they mourn the loss of a loved one or a significant event.

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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

Back Home

An unyielding exploration of sibling tension in the throes of grief.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Harbor

A heartfelt tale of fractured family bonds, and the luminous journey towards healing.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Yvonna

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

Tomorrow

A raw and gripping exploration of family bonds tested by grief and addiction.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Desolate

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

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

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Adiós Cancer!

Discover the transformative power of community and art.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2016
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Evil Within

A silent film that explores a young boy’s grief with a suspenseful crescendo.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 7 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

The Night Inside

A one-shot thriller. A gripping tale of suspense and truth within the confines of a Spanish hospital.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Remember

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

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Her Place

A comical exploration of 1950s gender roles, and societal expectations.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

An unflinching dive into a man’s mental anguish.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 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

Second Love

A thought-provoking drama that delves into a complex father/daughter relationship.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 14 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

Wisteria

Familial bonds unravel amidst a sinister spiritual disturbance.
4/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Homestead

A drama that paints a poignant canvas of grief, guilt, and forgiveness.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Monét

A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 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
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The Lovers

An eccentric comedy that takes a fantastical and unpredictable turn.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Billy

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

Dead Horse Bay

A touching exploration of grief, resilience, and the unwavering support of friends.
3/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Bay For Blood

A gripping low-budget thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of an “insecure paranoid psychopath”.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Resurrektor

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

Ordinary Man

A powerful ode to heroism and personal sacrifise.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2021
  • 7 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

Music to Die For

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

Back Home

An unyielding exploration of sibling tension in the throes of grief.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Harbor

A heartfelt tale of fractured family bonds, and the luminous journey towards healing.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Yvonna

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

Tomorrow

A raw and gripping exploration of family bonds tested by grief and addiction.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Desolate

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

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

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Adiós Cancer!

Discover the transformative power of community and art.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2016
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Evil Within

A silent film that explores a young boy’s grief with a suspenseful crescendo.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 7 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

The Night Inside

A one-shot thriller. A gripping tale of suspense and truth within the confines of a Spanish hospital.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Remember

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

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Her Place

A comical exploration of 1950s gender roles, and societal expectations.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

An unflinching dive into a man’s mental anguish.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 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

Second Love

A thought-provoking drama that delves into a complex father/daughter relationship.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 14 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

Wisteria

Familial bonds unravel amidst a sinister spiritual disturbance.
4/5
  • Horror
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Homestead

A drama that paints a poignant canvas of grief, guilt, and forgiveness.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Monét

A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 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
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The Lovers

An eccentric comedy that takes a fantastical and unpredictable turn.
5/5
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Billy

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

Dead Horse Bay

A touching exploration of grief, resilience, and the unwavering support of friends.
3/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Bay For Blood

A gripping low-budget thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of an “insecure paranoid psychopath”.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Resurrektor

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

Ordinary Man

A powerful ode to heroism and personal sacrifise.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2021
  • 7 min
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