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Guilt Short Films

Short films that delve into the burden of guilt, exploring the torment, self-reflection, and desire for redemption experienced by individuals wrestling with their past actions.

Guilt Short Films

Short films that delve into the burden of guilt, exploring the torment, self-reflection, and desire for redemption experienced by individuals wrestling with their past actions.

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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

Liquid Soul

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

How’s Man Made

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

Fuck the Lake

A darkly comedic voyage into guilt and irony, where laughter meets despair on the choppy waters of human folly
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 28 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
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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

Boxed In

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

An uproarious British comedy – one of the most hilarious short films of the 21st century.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

Chauncey

An unconventional love story that weaves wit, nostalgia, and charm.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Wisteria

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

You Are The Best

A burst of positivity that features a series of motivational messaging.
3/5
  • Animation
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 5 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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Little Fantasies

An evocative drama that unravels the intricate threads of desire and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Traces

A poignant character study of a man seeking solace for his haunting past.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Mexico
  • 2023
  • 15 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

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

Waking Up

An evocative visual symphony that explores the harrowing depths of abuse.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

24

An emotive reflection animation that delves into the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • Costa Rica
  • 2023
  • 4 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

Tam O’Banter

An experimental comedy that transforms Robert Burns’ ‘Tam O’Shanter’ into a sidesplitting misadventure.
3/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Pressure

A journey into the depths of human psyche, seamlessly blending beauty and disquietude.
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Possibility of Drowning

An intimate portrayal of chaos and hope in the face of mental illness.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 6 min
REVIEW
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RSVP

Delve into the darkness of human connection in this gripping thriller where pasts collide.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Prom House

Nostalgia turns to terror, and a group of friends face a sinister force beyond imagination.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Duality

A moving tale of a marine grappling with profound grief and confronting the depths of his despair.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Ireland
  • 2008
  • 16 min
REVIEW

The Guest

A haunting descent into a man’s guilt where his past collides with the harsh realities of the present.
5/5
  • Thriller
  • Denmark
  • 2022
  • 42 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

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

Music to Die For

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

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

How’s Man Made

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

Fuck the Lake

A darkly comedic voyage into guilt and irony, where laughter meets despair on the choppy waters of human folly
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 28 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
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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

Boxed In

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

Murphy’s Law

An uproarious British comedy – one of the most hilarious short films of the 21st century.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 25 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

Chauncey

An unconventional love story that weaves wit, nostalgia, and charm.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Wisteria

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

You Are The Best

A burst of positivity that features a series of motivational messaging.
3/5
  • Animation
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 5 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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Little Fantasies

An evocative drama that unravels the intricate threads of desire and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Traces

A poignant character study of a man seeking solace for his haunting past.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Mexico
  • 2023
  • 15 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

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

Waking Up

An evocative visual symphony that explores the harrowing depths of abuse.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

24

An emotive reflection animation that delves into the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • Costa Rica
  • 2023
  • 4 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

Tam O’Banter

An experimental comedy that transforms Robert Burns’ ‘Tam O’Shanter’ into a sidesplitting misadventure.
3/5
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Pressure

A journey into the depths of human psyche, seamlessly blending beauty and disquietude.
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Montenegro
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

The Possibility of Drowning

An intimate portrayal of chaos and hope in the face of mental illness.
5/5
  • Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 6 min
REVIEW
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RSVP

Delve into the darkness of human connection in this gripping thriller where pasts collide.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Prom House

Nostalgia turns to terror, and a group of friends face a sinister force beyond imagination.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Duality

A moving tale of a marine grappling with profound grief and confronting the depths of his despair.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Ireland
  • 2008
  • 16 min
REVIEW

The Guest

A haunting descent into a man’s guilt where his past collides with the harsh realities of the present.
5/5
  • Thriller
  • Denmark
  • 2022
  • 42 min
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