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Regret Short Films

Short films that capture the heart-wrenching emotions and introspection that comes with regret, exploring the consequences of past actions and the longing for redemption.

Regret Short Films

Short films that capture the heart-wrenching emotions and introspection that comes with regret, exploring the consequences of past actions and the longing for redemption.

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Back Home

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

A Bad, Bad Day

A tale of bad luck, angst, and unexpected challenges. A captivating character study.
3/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW

I’m Not Gay!

Buckle up for a laugh-out-loud and gay-themed elevator ride.
4/5
  • Comedy, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

The family farm becomes the center of a father’s fixation, overshadowing the lives of his discontented family.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Chauncey

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

Dating Audrey

A charming ode to letting go and embracing the magic of the present.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 20 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

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

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

The Mask

A haunting black-and-white horror, set in the enigmatic realms of past mistakes.
5/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • Mexico
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Butterfly

A symbolic journey of a young woman’s battle with mental health.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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Two Men One Pool

A whimsical blend of dystopia, utopia, and superb comedic brilliance.
5/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • China, Slovakia
  • 2023
  • 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
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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

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 Guard Station

A chilling journey of courage and terror.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Nicky

A gripping tale of vengeance and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 32 min
REVIEW

A Dollar and a Dream

A drama that delves into a young man’s artistic aspiration.
3/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 7 min
REVIEW

The Night That Krampus Came

A festive-themed horror inspired by the mythological monster Krampus.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Night Terror

A haunting paranormal tale with an underbelly of guilt and betrayal.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Ireland
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Things That Binds Us

A drama that delves into the tensions of two estranged sisters.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Dixieland

A thought-provoking drama set during the American Civil War.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 16 min
REVIEW

The Lines In Their Faces

An experimental tale that follows the personal woes of several late-night diners at a cafe.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 4 min
REVIEW

I Love Who You Are

An intimate tale of loss, betrayal and heartbreak.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Farm Dogs

A 20-year secret has consequences for a trio of friends in rural America.
5/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2017
  • 33 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

Back Home

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

A Bad, Bad Day

A tale of bad luck, angst, and unexpected challenges. A captivating character study.
3/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW

I’m Not Gay!

Buckle up for a laugh-out-loud and gay-themed elevator ride.
4/5
  • Comedy, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

The family farm becomes the center of a father’s fixation, overshadowing the lives of his discontented family.
5/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Chauncey

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

Dating Audrey

A charming ode to letting go and embracing the magic of the present.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 20 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

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

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

The Mask

A haunting black-and-white horror, set in the enigmatic realms of past mistakes.
5/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • Mexico
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Butterfly

A symbolic journey of a young woman’s battle with mental health.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW
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Two Men One Pool

A whimsical blend of dystopia, utopia, and superb comedic brilliance.
5/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • China, Slovakia
  • 2023
  • 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
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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

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 Guard Station

A chilling journey of courage and terror.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Nicky

A gripping tale of vengeance and loss.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2013
  • 32 min
REVIEW

A Dollar and a Dream

A drama that delves into a young man’s artistic aspiration.
3/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 7 min
REVIEW

The Night That Krampus Came

A festive-themed horror inspired by the mythological monster Krampus.
2/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Night Terror

A haunting paranormal tale with an underbelly of guilt and betrayal.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Ireland
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Things That Binds Us

A drama that delves into the tensions of two estranged sisters.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Dixieland

A thought-provoking drama set during the American Civil War.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 16 min
REVIEW

The Lines In Their Faces

An experimental tale that follows the personal woes of several late-night diners at a cafe.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 4 min
REVIEW

I Love Who You Are

An intimate tale of loss, betrayal and heartbreak.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Farm Dogs

A 20-year secret has consequences for a trio of friends in rural America.
5/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2017
  • 33 min
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