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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“Danny's Secret” By Raphael Biss
On the verge of loosing his virginity with his girlfriend, Danny finds himself confronted with the terrible doubt that he might already be a father.

“Rêverie” By Julian C. Wilkins & Ash Tailor
An old van in the middle of nowhere. One final ritual. Perception, and reality.

“Sometimes I Wonder” By Theo Le Sourd
Josephine, a young flight attendant, is thinking of her lover on the other side of the world. Halfway between an intimate letter, and fiction, it is a sensual poem about love, memory, and a looming heartbreak.

“Cera” By John Robinson Irwin
In the near future, an 11-year old girl’s loyalty to her parents is tested after an attack by her caregiver hints to a greater violent upheaval beyond their rural surroundings.

“Repo” By Aaron Rovner
Michael repossesses cars on the streets of Los Angeles. He’s young and he thinks he has nothing to lose, but will this next repo be just another paycheck, or will the high-risk nature of his job and his lifestyle finally catch up with him?

“KillJoy” By Ian Fisher
When Joy is granted a restraining order from Simon, her friends pressure her to throw a party and celebrate her freedom. But as the party intensifies, her friends start acting strangely and Joy becomes convinced that Simon has found her - causing the night, and her psyche, to spiral out of control.

“Halley's Comet” By Henry DaCosta
Halley’s Comet’s visit is a once-in-a-generation tradition that spans from a time before the dawn of humans. Halley’s return gives us a reason to look up and wonder about the universe’s mysteries, regardless of all the fears and uncertainties on our own planet. This piece is an ode to the comet and it's relationship to humanity.
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