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Illness Short Films

Short films that address the impact and experiences of individuals dealing with physical or mental illnesses, shedding light on resilience and inner strength.

Illness Short Films

Short films that address the impact and experiences of individuals dealing with physical or mental illnesses, shedding light on resilience and inner strength.

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Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

My Miracle Boy

A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Of the Water

A mermaid’s poignant journey of healing unfolds with exquisite beauty.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Adiós Cancer!

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

A wickedly funny and heartwarming tale of love in the twilight years.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 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

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

Café con Sal

A poignant tale that explores the toll of life’s most challenging decision.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Jacob Is Ready

A poignant tale of family, longing, and the power of memory.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Armenia, Canada
  • 2016
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Enter the Room

A haunting thriller that delves into the fragile relationship between two brothers.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Firmin

A quirky animation that explores isolation and mental illness.
3/5
  • Animation
  • France
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Husk

A light-hearted take on a world that has endured a zombie outbreak.
3/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Wild Will

A haunting experimental thriller that will chill, startle and intrigue.
5/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2019
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Make It Stop

A bone-chilling horror which blurs the line between mental illness and paranormalilty.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Venture

A drama that delves into the human susceptibility to confide with strangers.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Australia
  • 2018
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Three – Way – Mirror

A dark exploration of the human psyche.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 28 min
REVIEW

5 Minutes to Live

A drama that explores mortality with a comical underbelly.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Chile
  • 2020
  • 3 min
REVIEW

My Brief Eternity

An enduring tribute to an extraordinary Welsh artist.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2015
  • 12 min
REVIEW

In These Unprecedented Times

A satirical horror that unveils the inner struggles of isolation.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Courier

A chilling thriller that explores the perils of infatuation.
4/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • Netherlands
  • 2023
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Friends of Mine

A heart-wrenching coming-of-age drama about friendship and loss.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2021
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Cognitive Fracture

A riveting tale of grief, psychology and mental health.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Want This

A real-time drama that follows the life-altering day of a young woman.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Roll Pin Punch

A poignant tale of female empowerment, sexuality and identity.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Honoring Choices

A moving tale of mortality, family and acceptance.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

I’ll Never Be Alive Again

A gripping zombie film like no other.
5/5
  • Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Date Night Look

An edgy thriller that delves into addiction and transhumanism.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Star Crossed

A poignant drama that delves into grief, COVID-19 and unexpected luck.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Remember Me

A poignant drama that explores one woman’s turbulent journey though Alzheimer’s disease.
3/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 48 min
REVIEW

Hope En Route

A COVID-19 tale that shines a light on the unheralded.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 16 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

Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

My Miracle Boy

A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Of the Water

A mermaid’s poignant journey of healing unfolds with exquisite beauty.
5/5
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Adiós Cancer!

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

A wickedly funny and heartwarming tale of love in the twilight years.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 20 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

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

Café con Sal

A poignant tale that explores the toll of life’s most challenging decision.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Jacob Is Ready

A poignant tale of family, longing, and the power of memory.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Armenia, Canada
  • 2016
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Enter the Room

A haunting thriller that delves into the fragile relationship between two brothers.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Firmin

A quirky animation that explores isolation and mental illness.
3/5
  • Animation
  • France
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Husk

A light-hearted take on a world that has endured a zombie outbreak.
3/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Wild Will

A haunting experimental thriller that will chill, startle and intrigue.
5/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2019
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Make It Stop

A bone-chilling horror which blurs the line between mental illness and paranormalilty.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Venture

A drama that delves into the human susceptibility to confide with strangers.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Australia
  • 2018
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Three – Way – Mirror

A dark exploration of the human psyche.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 28 min
REVIEW

5 Minutes to Live

A drama that explores mortality with a comical underbelly.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Chile
  • 2020
  • 3 min
REVIEW

My Brief Eternity

An enduring tribute to an extraordinary Welsh artist.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2015
  • 12 min
REVIEW

In These Unprecedented Times

A satirical horror that unveils the inner struggles of isolation.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Courier

A chilling thriller that explores the perils of infatuation.
4/5
  • Experimental, Thriller
  • Netherlands
  • 2023
  • 23 min
REVIEW

Friends of Mine

A heart-wrenching coming-of-age drama about friendship and loss.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2021
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Cognitive Fracture

A riveting tale of grief, psychology and mental health.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Want This

A real-time drama that follows the life-altering day of a young woman.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Roll Pin Punch

A poignant tale of female empowerment, sexuality and identity.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Honoring Choices

A moving tale of mortality, family and acceptance.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

I’ll Never Be Alive Again

A gripping zombie film like no other.
5/5
  • Horror, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Date Night Look

An edgy thriller that delves into addiction and transhumanism.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Star Crossed

A poignant drama that delves into grief, COVID-19 and unexpected luck.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Remember Me

A poignant drama that explores one woman’s turbulent journey though Alzheimer’s disease.
3/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 48 min
REVIEW

Hope En Route

A COVID-19 tale that shines a light on the unheralded.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 16 min
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