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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“The Whole World & His Wife” by Taryn Ward

In this deadpan ode to new beginnings, “The Whole World and His Wife” revolves around an aging shyster who, despite having an exceptional know-how for swindling, exclusively applies his experience to unusual and low stakes situations.

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“Düsseldorf” by Mike Lars White

Graduates of an obscure German art school become guinea pigs for a young woman’s mediation skills.

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“Apology” by Kylie Murphy

One stupid joke. Two good friends. Three thousand apologies. Two friends get caught in an apology loop.

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“Herd Immunity” by Rosie May Bird Smith

Meet Tony - a slightly gullible man who reads things online and takes them as gospel. One questionable article later and he decides to splash some serious cash on the investment of a lifetime.

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“Radical Honesty” by Bianca Poletti

At the tail end of a great date, Jack and Rachel bond over a shared interest in deconstructing traditional relationship structures. When Jack reveals the reality of his "radical" open relationship, things take a turn for the absurd in this short film about the co-option of the language of liberation as means of manipulation and control.

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“Kowalsky” by Émile V. Schlesser

Once a wealthy family, the Kowalsky’s fortune is gradually falling apart. When the only son comes begging his widowed mother for help, an ugly row escalates between the two – that forces both of them to absurd choices and cruel deeds.

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“Love You Tyler” by Devon Diffenderfer

When Luke starts to talk about his new girlfriend, Tyler, who happens to have the same name and career as his roommate, things get a little awkward.