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Trauma Short Films

Short films that delve into the psychological and emotional aftermath of trauma, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the journey towards recovery.

Trauma Short Films

Short films that delve into the psychological and emotional aftermath of trauma, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the journey towards recovery.

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5/5

Gaza is Calling

A moving tribute to homeland and friendship.
  • Music
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 5 min
PUBLISHED ON June 16, 2024
REVIEW
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5/5

The House of Loss

A haunting portrayal of the Korean War generation lost in the shadows of time and modernity.
  • Animation
  • Japan, South Korea
  • 2022
  • 10 min
PUBLISHED ON June 14, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

In Between the Sound of My HummingBird

A gut-wrenching exploration of the devastating impact of domestic abuse.
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada, Nigeria
  • 2025
  • 10 min
PUBLISHED ON May 27, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

Paralysis

With powerful poetry, this drama film exposes the harrowing and hard-hitting reality of racial injustice.
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
PUBLISHED ON May 27, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

Socks

A harrowing journey from darkness to light, confronting the horrors of sex trafficking.
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 32 min
PUBLISHED ON May 20, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

What Life Is

A man’s journey through maternal abuse.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 12 min
PUBLISHED ON May 19, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

Devon

A hard-hitting drama as a young man unravels the complex layers of teenage insecurity.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 20 min
PUBLISHED ON May 3, 2024
REVIEW
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5/5

My Obsession with Death

Irrational fear of death takes center stage in this offbeat comedic gem.
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
PUBLISHED ON April 27, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

The Confessional

A bitter/sweet tale of friendship tested by time and diverging paths.
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
PUBLISHED ON April 25, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

My Miracle Boy

A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
PUBLISHED ON April 7, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

Funky

A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
PUBLISHED ON April 6, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

Human Sun

Darkness lurks beneath the facade of enlightenment.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 13 min
PUBLISHED ON March 24, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

The Dark Guide

An inspiring journey of post-war PTSD and the healing power of art.
  • Documentary
  • France
  • 2023
  • 9 min
PUBLISHED ON March 6, 2024
REVIEW
5/5

The Miami Dentist

A comical yet profound exploration of a man on the edge.
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 9 min
PUBLISHED ON February 8, 2024
REVIEW
4/5

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
PUBLISHED ON January 5, 2024
REVIEW
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5/5

MK Ultra Violence

A tale of psychological torment set against the haunting backdrop of 1968.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
PUBLISHED ON December 25, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

Monét

A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 min
PUBLISHED ON December 21, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Grey Area

A survivor faces disbelief and indifference in a stark exploration of the unheard and unsupported victim.
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 14 min
PUBLISHED ON December 17, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

And Yet, I Remain

An inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2022
  • 8 min
PUBLISHED ON December 5, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

The Guard Station

A chilling journey of courage and terror.
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2020
  • 12 min
PUBLISHED ON November 7, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Enter the Room

A haunting thriller that delves into the fragile relationship between two brothers.
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
PUBLISHED ON October 26, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Night Terror

A haunting paranormal tale with an underbelly of guilt and betrayal.
  • Horror
  • Ireland
  • 2022
  • 10 min
PUBLISHED ON October 22, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

The Two Gambits

A dark drama that delves into unresolved family secrets.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 27 min
PUBLISHED ON September 12, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

We Might Even Be Falling In Love

A bitter/sweet romance drama that delves into a young woman’s personal trauma.
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 27 min
PUBLISHED ON September 5, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Catharsis

A poignant #MeToo drama that delves into a young woman’s trauma and subsequent empowerment.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
PUBLISHED ON August 25, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

Scatterbrain

A raw exploration of one man’s trauma and fight for survival.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
PUBLISHED ON July 25, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Self-Storage

A one-act stage play that explores a relationship in turmoil.
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 40 min
PUBLISHED ON July 20, 2023
REVIEW
4/5

Nothing But Love

A heart-breaking tale of loss, abuse and therapy.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 20 min
PUBLISHED ON June 29, 2023
REVIEW
5/5

Expecting

A thought-provoking drama that delves into a black woman’s pregnancy anxiety.
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 13 min
PUBLISHED ON June 13, 2023
REVIEW
3/5

Abandon

An experimental exploration into one woman’s mental health.
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
PUBLISHED ON June 2, 2023
REVIEW
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Incomplete

5/5
An intimate portrait of longing and desire.
Published on June 17, 2024
  • LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Deer Heaven

4/5
An animated delight that tickles your funny bone while exploring profound themes.
Published on June 17, 2024
  • Animation, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Breaking The Rules

4/5
Playing by the rules takes a daring turn in this visually captivating dark comedy.
Published on June 17, 2024
  • Comedy, Drama
  • Germany
  • 2003
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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The Light and the Little Girl

5/5
Childhood Innocence and wonder intersect with the elusive nature of beauty.
Published on June 17, 2024
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2014
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Mayice – Chasing the Light

4/5
A delicate study of light’s transformative power.
Published on June 17, 2024
  • Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2024
  • 2 min
REVIEW
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Stoned

5/5
Workplace rivalry meets whimsical paranoia in a comedy of quirky charm.
Published on June 16, 2024
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Fugue

5/5
A pulse-pounding crime thriller where survival hangs in the balance.
Published on June 16, 2024
  • Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 23 min
REVIEW
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Gaza is Calling

5/5
A moving tribute to homeland and friendship.
Published on June 16, 2024
  • Music
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution

5/5
A haunting dive into our technological future, enriched with insightful commentary.
Published on June 15, 2024
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2016
  • 11 min
REVIEW

The Cube

4/5
A heartwarming blend of sci-fi and queer romance that rewinds time with charm and wit.
Published on June 15, 2024
  • LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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Gaza is Calling

5/5
A moving tribute to homeland and friendship.
Published on June 16, 2024
  • Music
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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The House of Loss

5/5
A haunting portrayal of the Korean War generation lost in the shadows of time and modernity.
Published on June 14, 2024
  • Animation
  • Japan, South Korea
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

In Between the Sound of My HummingBird

4/5
A gut-wrenching exploration of the devastating impact of domestic abuse.
Published on May 27, 2024
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Canada, Nigeria
  • 2025
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Paralysis

5/5
With powerful poetry, this drama film exposes the harrowing and hard-hitting reality of racial injustice.
Published on May 27, 2024
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Socks

4/5
A harrowing journey from darkness to light, confronting the horrors of sex trafficking.
Published on May 20, 2024
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 32 min
REVIEW

What Life Is

5/5
A man’s journey through maternal abuse.
Published on May 19, 2024
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Devon

4/5
A hard-hitting drama as a young man unravels the complex layers of teenage insecurity.
Published on May 3, 2024
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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My Obsession with Death

5/5
Irrational fear of death takes center stage in this offbeat comedic gem.
Published on April 27, 2024
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

The Confessional

4/5
A bitter/sweet tale of friendship tested by time and diverging paths.
Published on April 25, 2024
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW

My Miracle Boy

5/5
A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
Published on April 7, 2024
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Funky

4/5
A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
Published on April 6, 2024
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Human Sun

5/5
Darkness lurks beneath the facade of enlightenment.
Published on March 24, 2024
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 13 min
REVIEW

The Dark Guide

5/5
An inspiring journey of post-war PTSD and the healing power of art.
Published on March 6, 2024
  • Documentary
  • France
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

The Miami Dentist

5/5
A comical yet profound exploration of a man on the edge.
Published on February 8, 2024
  • Experimental
  • United States
  • 2011
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Say My Name

4/5
A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
Published on January 5, 2024
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW
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MK Ultra Violence

5/5
A tale of psychological torment set against the haunting backdrop of 1968.
Published on December 25, 2023
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Monét

5/5
A coming-of-age drama that explores the aftermath of a tragedy the haunting echoes of a life-altering event.
Published on December 21, 2023
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 22 min
REVIEW

Grey Area

4/5
A survivor faces disbelief and indifference in a stark exploration of the unheard and unsupported victim.
Published on December 17, 2023
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

And Yet, I Remain

5/5
An inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
Published on December 5, 2023
  • Documentary
  • South Africa
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Guard Station

5/5
A chilling journey of courage and terror.
Published on November 7, 2023
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Australia
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Enter the Room

4/5
A haunting thriller that delves into the fragile relationship between two brothers.
Published on October 26, 2023
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Night Terror

4/5
A haunting paranormal tale with an underbelly of guilt and betrayal.
Published on October 22, 2023
  • Horror
  • Ireland
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

The Two Gambits

5/5
A dark drama that delves into unresolved family secrets.
Published on September 12, 2023
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

We Might Even Be Falling In Love

4/5
A bitter/sweet romance drama that delves into a young woman’s personal trauma.
Published on September 5, 2023
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 27 min
REVIEW

Catharsis

4/5
A poignant #MeToo drama that delves into a young woman’s trauma and subsequent empowerment.
Published on August 25, 2023
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Scatterbrain

5/5
A raw exploration of one man’s trauma and fight for survival.
Published on July 25, 2023
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Self-Storage

4/5
A one-act stage play that explores a relationship in turmoil.
Published on July 20, 2023
  • Drama, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 40 min
REVIEW

Nothing But Love

4/5
A heart-breaking tale of loss, abuse and therapy.
Published on June 29, 2023
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Expecting

5/5
A thought-provoking drama that delves into a black woman’s pregnancy anxiety.
Published on June 13, 2023
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Abandon

3/5
An experimental exploration into one woman’s mental health.
Published on June 2, 2023
  • Drama, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 2 min
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