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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“Under the Surface” by Nas Aidid
Malou and Melina, wake up to find a dead woman they don’t recognize on their boat. As the two struggle to remember the night before, guilt and tensions build as they try to decide what to do with the body.

“E Y A N” By Peter Widdrington
Set somewhere between reality and fiction, EYAN is a story about a friend who is trying to move forward as an artist after discovering his dead body on a beach.

“Habitat” By Jaime Calachi
In a dead-end room lives a slave of the system, addicted to the computer mouse and a reality show that never ends. Obsessed with an illusion, his dream is to go to the paradise that he has seen in a TV commercial... with just a flick of a finger.

“Valence” By Remy Cats
Discipline, eagerness and an iron will. The constant fear of losing. Unseen battles hidden inside her mind. This is the story of a girl who sacrifices everything to defend her Kyokushin karate title at the world championship in Japan. This is the story of Valence.

“Mirage” By Dustin Tan
Mirage is a haunting satire about a housewife, Elaine, trapped in a loveless marriage to her oblivious yuppie husband. As the superficiality of Elaine's life becomes increasingly suffocating, she receives a letter that recalls distant memories from a former life. Sexuality, consumerism, and the male gaze are explored through a metaphysical lens.

“The Misadventures of Kidsuper” By Colm Dillane
Based on a true story, the early days of the KidSuper empire. A fashion designer and his entourage set out to make a mark on the streets of NYC. What begins as a high-wire heist evolves into a plan to throw the biggest party in the city — but can they make it out on top?

“Wuhan Driver” By Tiger Ji
A Chinese Uber driver in New York struggles to make ends meet as he picks up various passengers on a long and dreary night.
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