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Suicide Short Films

Short films that tackle the sensitive topic of suicide, exploring the emotional struggles, inner turmoil, and the importance of raising awareness and promoting mental health.

Suicide Short Films

Short films that tackle the sensitive topic of suicide, exploring the emotional struggles, inner turmoil, and the importance of raising awareness and promoting mental health.

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Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 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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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
4/5
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

OMEGA

A gripping tale of solitude and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Boxed In

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

Adrift

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

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 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

Everything is Quiet Now

A chilling exploration of a troubled psyche with a disturbing climax that leaves a lasting impression.
5/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 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

Guest 2

A haunting tale that explores the harrowing depths of mental illness.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 40 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

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

Pooh Bear

Explore the depths of human vulnerability in Bryce Gerson’s raw and emotionally charged drama.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

You’re Never Alone

A suicide prevention film that blends wit, compassion, and hilarity.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Three – Way – Mirror

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

Star in the Sky

A poignant documentary that delves into grief and resilience.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 28 min
REVIEW

Three of Swords

A man journey’s through the depths of grief and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dissipatio

A sobering animation that delves into the drawbacks of a technologically reliant society.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

iniZio

A dance between life and death. A poignant drama about suicide.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Polaris

A poignant tale of friendship set in a mental health facility.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Simple Things

A profound exploration of one woman’s mental anguish.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Germany
  • 2017
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Walk with Me

An experimental tale of self-identity, mental health and loneliness.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Viral

A tragicomedy that explores one woman’s fight for fame.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Into Temptation

A chilling drama that delves into the complexities of child sex abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 20 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

Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 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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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
4/5
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

OMEGA

A gripping tale of solitude and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Boxed In

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

Adrift

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

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

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

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 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

Everything is Quiet Now

A chilling exploration of a troubled psyche with a disturbing climax that leaves a lasting impression.
5/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 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

Guest 2

A haunting tale that explores the harrowing depths of mental illness.
5/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 40 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

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

Pooh Bear

Explore the depths of human vulnerability in Bryce Gerson’s raw and emotionally charged drama.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

You’re Never Alone

A suicide prevention film that blends wit, compassion, and hilarity.
5/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Three – Way – Mirror

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

Star in the Sky

A poignant documentary that delves into grief and resilience.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 28 min
REVIEW

Three of Swords

A man journey’s through the depths of grief and guilt.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada
  • 2022
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dissipatio

A sobering animation that delves into the drawbacks of a technologically reliant society.
4/5
  • Animation, Sci-Fi
  • Italy
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

iniZio

A dance between life and death. A poignant drama about suicide.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Polaris

A poignant tale of friendship set in a mental health facility.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Simple Things

A profound exploration of one woman’s mental anguish.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Germany
  • 2017
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Walk with Me

An experimental tale of self-identity, mental health and loneliness.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Viral

A tragicomedy that explores one woman’s fight for fame.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Into Temptation

A chilling drama that delves into the complexities of child sex abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 20 min
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