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 Wanna Be Happy” by Igor Raevskii

A suicidal hitman joins a canceled director in a search for a magic tree that could grant their wishes.

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“Life: A Chaos Story” by Isa & Mendi

When life unravels in the most unexpected ways, ordinary situations spiral into pure chaos — reminding us that sometimes, all you can do is laugh (and maybe cry a little).

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“Wide Open” by Brian Ferenchik

In a crime-ridden Los Angeles, an anxious young man is put up to a menacing test by his girlfriend on a weekend retreat.

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“Crease” by Demitri Zujew

A distinguished principal dazzles the local TV crew with achievements that make her school the best in the entire district. Meanwhile, outside the camera’s frame, her students are executing their own take on "proper socialization". Such school hall lessons continue to echo throughout society and beyond.

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“Until You See Me” by Eleanna Santorinaiou

Petros takes an emotional journey whilst he walks through the corridors of a cemetery, holding an old Hi8 camera and burying a beloved person.

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“Anareta” by Daniel Boocock

A woman walks across a ravaged, post apocalyptic, infected wasteland in search of the final remnants of civilization.

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“Leg of a Salesman” by Ryan Williams

Broke salesman Henry is living in his car when he finds out his wealthy grandfather's left him everything in his will. But to claim the estate, Henry must cut off one of his legs with a hacksaw...which his grandfather's kindly provided.