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Poverty Short Films

Short films that raise awareness about poverty and inequality, exploring the struggles, resilience, and perseverance of individuals living in impoverished conditions.

Poverty Short Films

Short films that raise awareness about poverty and inequality, exploring the struggles, resilience, and perseverance of individuals living in impoverished conditions.

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Dragon Fruit

A gripping journey of survival and hope in a dystopian world.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 27 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

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

The Life Between Two Nights

An enthralling and emotionally charged exploration of resilience and perseverance.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Kalbelyas of Pushkar

A heart-warming exploration of India’s Kalbeliyas, showcasing their resilient spirit and vibrant culture.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Black River

A docu-short that unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by one of America’s poorest communities, while celebrating the unwavering resilience and spirit that defy the statistics.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 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

Enough is Enough

A film that echoes the battle cries of artists, exposing the injustices of the industry and igniting a powerful call for change
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Eyes Up: A Mural for the Tenderloin

A touching documentary that unveils a sense of hope to one of San Francisco’s toughest neighbourhoods.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Perceptions of Ourselves

A thought-provoking film that tackles political and societal transgressions.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2015
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Scatterbrain

A raw exploration of one man’s trauma and fight for survival.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Blue Belt

A poignant reflection on the realities of poverty and single parenthood.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW
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From the Sky

A tense thriller that explores vengeance.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Africa Day

An educational documentary that celebrates Africa Day.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

The Story of Evul Ed and The Othurs

A comedy horror that delves into a man’s inner turmoil.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Hope

A hopefully celebration of black culture and history.
3/5
  • Documentary, Music
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Bugtussle

A comedic drama that shines a light on the offshoot of poverty.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Don’t Eat the Rich

An experimental fantasy short that explores fake news, poverty and relationships.
1/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Fragile Strength

A heart-warming tale of social deprivation and educational opportunity.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

How To Find Yourself

A poignant docu-drama that explores the hardships of coming-of-age.
5/5
  • Documentary, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Anamnesis

A gritty sci-fi drama about discarding mental trauma.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Guardians of Paradise

A heartwarming portrait of the people of Myanmar.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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That’s Just Rocks

A heartwarming comedic tale about a search for love.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Cabarrus

A poignant drama that delves into the consequences of social deprivation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Motociclista

A chilling drama that explores child marriage in Latin American.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Born Again

A poignant drama that explores the power of religion.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Say the Quiet Part Loud

An experimental drama that explores alcoholism and homelessness.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW

a Short Story about Kore

A drama that explores alcoholism, addiction and mental health.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 17 min
REVIEW

The Gift

A festive drama about an unlikely friendship.
3/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 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

Akabei

A gripping saga of relationship betrayal and retaliation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Poland
  • 2024
  • 11 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

Children of the Market

Homage blurs into personal unraveling in this modern ode to Charlie Chaplin.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Lochgoilhead Forever

A heartfelt journey through the quirks and bonds of a family.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 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
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Poor Tax

This Thanksgiving, one family’s game of Monopoly hilariously exposes the real stakes beyond the board.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Pocket Dial Kyle

A quirky satire that pokes fun at espionage and pop culture.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

SNAFU

A tumultuous fusion of dark comedy and criminal antics.
4/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Palette of Emotions

A fleeting journey into the heart of creativity.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 2 min
REVIEW
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Dragon Fruit

A gripping journey of survival and hope in a dystopian world.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 27 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

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

The Life Between Two Nights

An enthralling and emotionally charged exploration of resilience and perseverance.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Kalbelyas of Pushkar

A heart-warming exploration of India’s Kalbeliyas, showcasing their resilient spirit and vibrant culture.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Black River

A docu-short that unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by one of America’s poorest communities, while celebrating the unwavering resilience and spirit that defy the statistics.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 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

Enough is Enough

A film that echoes the battle cries of artists, exposing the injustices of the industry and igniting a powerful call for change
4/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Eyes Up: A Mural for the Tenderloin

A touching documentary that unveils a sense of hope to one of San Francisco’s toughest neighbourhoods.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Perceptions of Ourselves

A thought-provoking film that tackles political and societal transgressions.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2015
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Scatterbrain

A raw exploration of one man’s trauma and fight for survival.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Blue Belt

A poignant reflection on the realities of poverty and single parenthood.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW
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From the Sky

A tense thriller that explores vengeance.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Africa Day

An educational documentary that celebrates Africa Day.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

The Story of Evul Ed and The Othurs

A comedy horror that delves into a man’s inner turmoil.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Hope

A hopefully celebration of black culture and history.
3/5
  • Documentary, Music
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Bugtussle

A comedic drama that shines a light on the offshoot of poverty.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Don’t Eat the Rich

An experimental fantasy short that explores fake news, poverty and relationships.
1/5
  • Experimental, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Fragile Strength

A heart-warming tale of social deprivation and educational opportunity.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW

How To Find Yourself

A poignant docu-drama that explores the hardships of coming-of-age.
5/5
  • Documentary, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Anamnesis

A gritty sci-fi drama about discarding mental trauma.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Guardians of Paradise

A heartwarming portrait of the people of Myanmar.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2021
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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That’s Just Rocks

A heartwarming comedic tale about a search for love.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Cabarrus

A poignant drama that delves into the consequences of social deprivation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Motociclista

A chilling drama that explores child marriage in Latin American.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Born Again

A poignant drama that explores the power of religion.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Say the Quiet Part Loud

An experimental drama that explores alcoholism and homelessness.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 24 min
REVIEW

a Short Story about Kore

A drama that explores alcoholism, addiction and mental health.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 17 min
REVIEW

The Gift

A festive drama about an unlikely friendship.
3/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 6 min
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