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Short films that provide social commentary and critique, examining the norms, issues, and challenges within a given society, often promoting awareness and change.

Society Short Films

Short films that provide social commentary and critique, examining the norms, issues, and challenges within a given society, often promoting awareness and change.

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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

The Meeting

A one-take satire. A riotous ride through corporate absurdity.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 7 min
REVIEW
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Hamdardi

A poignant tale of humanity and injustice.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

8 Billion

Two lonely neighbours find a moment of solace in this endearing tale of connection.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 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

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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#Ladyfinger

A witty comedy that turns societal absurdities into uproarious entertainment.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Coral

An educational film about our decaying coral reefs. A call to action in the face of an environmental crisis.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Domino Springs

A desperate journey through the Mojave desert unravels a paranormal twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Man in Fear

An uproarious comedy-thriller, where danger meets hilarity in the world of conceptual art.
5/5
  • Comedy, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2010
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Human

A tense and well-crafted ride through a futuristic world of surveillance and rebellion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Hush

An evocative LGBTQ+ themed drama, showcasing resistance and resilience in the face of Nazi oppression.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Under the Sand

A captivating glimpse into the unique world of bait digging.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

A Day on Dick Lake

A hilariously unpredictable boat trip that takes an adult-themed twist.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Canadian Cannabis: A Short Subject

A visually playful take on the country’s 2018 legalization.
3/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Her Place

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

Zen Diaries: The Lockdown

A drama that delves into the transformative power of confronting personal weaknesses.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 21 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

Before the Oil

Unveiling Norway’s journey from oil wealth to sustainable energy, delivering a captivating and urgent call for environmental responsibility.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Netherlands, Norway
  • 2023
  • 11 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
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Why Do We Trust Rotten Tomatoes?

A satirical stab at corruption within the word’s leading entertainment review website.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 40 min
REVIEW

We Should Give a S…t

Generational clashes take center stage as an aging right-wing man confronts two liberal millennials.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Viral

A gripping thriller that delves into a chilling pursuit for online fame.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

The 5%

A drama that explores the intricate challenges of the hard-of-hearing community.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Depressed: Quick Fixes

A whimsical journey that delves into a young woman’s mental health crisis.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 3 min
REVIEW

City By Water

A personal journey through the heart of New Orleans.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Hello Peter!

An exploration of the life and work of a renowned Hollywood photographer.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Wicked Plans

A comedy masterpiece that navigates the collision of a vengeful terrorist with the irresistible allure of Halloween.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 5 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

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

The Meeting

A one-take satire. A riotous ride through corporate absurdity.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 7 min
REVIEW
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Hamdardi

A poignant tale of humanity and injustice.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

8 Billion

Two lonely neighbours find a moment of solace in this endearing tale of connection.
4/5
  • Drama, Romance
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 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

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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#Ladyfinger

A witty comedy that turns societal absurdities into uproarious entertainment.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Coral

An educational film about our decaying coral reefs. A call to action in the face of an environmental crisis.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Domino Springs

A desperate journey through the Mojave desert unravels a paranormal twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Man in Fear

An uproarious comedy-thriller, where danger meets hilarity in the world of conceptual art.
5/5
  • Comedy, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2010
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Human

A tense and well-crafted ride through a futuristic world of surveillance and rebellion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Hush

An evocative LGBTQ+ themed drama, showcasing resistance and resilience in the face of Nazi oppression.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Under the Sand

A captivating glimpse into the unique world of bait digging.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 5 min
REVIEW

A Day on Dick Lake

A hilariously unpredictable boat trip that takes an adult-themed twist.
4/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Canadian Cannabis: A Short Subject

A visually playful take on the country’s 2018 legalization.
3/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 1 min
REVIEW

Her Place

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

Zen Diaries: The Lockdown

A drama that delves into the transformative power of confronting personal weaknesses.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 21 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

Before the Oil

Unveiling Norway’s journey from oil wealth to sustainable energy, delivering a captivating and urgent call for environmental responsibility.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Netherlands, Norway
  • 2023
  • 11 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
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Why Do We Trust Rotten Tomatoes?

A satirical stab at corruption within the word’s leading entertainment review website.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 40 min
REVIEW

We Should Give a S…t

Generational clashes take center stage as an aging right-wing man confronts two liberal millennials.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Viral

A gripping thriller that delves into a chilling pursuit for online fame.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

The 5%

A drama that explores the intricate challenges of the hard-of-hearing community.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 21 min
REVIEW

Depressed: Quick Fixes

A whimsical journey that delves into a young woman’s mental health crisis.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 3 min
REVIEW

City By Water

A personal journey through the heart of New Orleans.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Hello Peter!

An exploration of the life and work of a renowned Hollywood photographer.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2012
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Wicked Plans

A comedy masterpiece that navigates the collision of a vengeful terrorist with the irresistible allure of Halloween.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 5 min
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