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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“What We Wished We Could Be” by Luke Shelley

Based on a true story. Two interwoven moments in the relationship of a couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal, revealing their sacrifices, their love, and the things the never felt safe to say.

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“Rainbow Beach” by Adam Seward

A gritty drama about a young mother, who is convinced by her boyfriend to help him with one last unusual heist before she leaves her hometown for a better life.

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“Night Games” by Emil T. Jonsson

A tormented child escapes into fantasies to save his alcoholic father and salvage his shattered family.

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“Girl with the Grey Eyes” by Kara Grace Miller

Blaire hasn’t seen Will since the assault, but she’s known his every move.

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“EVERYWHERE YOU GO” by Anjini Taneja Azhar

When a woman facing her unbidden relationship with survivor's guilt in the wake of surviving mass violence embarks down the rabbit hole of a fever dream driven by the personification of her guilt, she finds her own power to save herself and confront her survivor's guilt. Based on true experiences.

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“I Guess It Might Be Selfish” by Eddie Shore

As an older man reflects on his lack of self-awareness in his youth, a younger man embodies this selfishness, making choices that clash with his young family at home.

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“UMBRA” by Cristian Roncancio

"In April 1966, we chose to face the Sun during an eclipse. In that instant, we made peace with the shadows that loomed above us."