Short film

The Beyond the Short Indie Short Film winners showcases incredible works of narrative short films from a diverse, talented group of filmmakers, directors, actors and crew. Explore our entire curated catalog of indie short films from rising filmmakers.

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“I Don’t Know” by Veronika Bolotina

A simple date invitation sends Jerry into a mental battlefield, where different versions of himself clash over fear, courage, and the voice of self-doubt.

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“Crowdfunding” by Florian Kasperski

Maya tries to record a crowdfunding video for her bakery while having a nervous breakdown.

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“Freak” by Aashish Joshi and Nick Knezeivch

A dickish man-child desperate to save his relationship taunts a stranger on the NYC subway to prove himself in front of his girlfriend, but what he finds funny is no joke to the stranger.

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“Former Self” by Matt York

A reunion between two childhood friends at a bar grows tense when they begin to reminisce on the past. Later, one of them goes on a date.

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“A Tight Squeeze” by Colton Caulfield

A desperate actor's callback spirals when an embarrassing mishap between him and the team's intimidating captain forces them into a secret pact.

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“Stellan and the Stars” by Matthew Rollins

A jaded DJ escapes the city to find his true purpose.

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“UNSCRIPTED” by Vittorio Bonaffini

In a world of polished backstage reels and picture-perfect film or fashion sets, do we ever really see the truth? Unscripted, directed by Vittorio Bonaffini, pulls back the curtain on a film production that promises big dreams but delivers quiet fractures.