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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“Cats and Dogs” By Joost Biesheuvel
“Cats and Dogs” tells a tale of two young lovers who meet at a masked ball. They start an intense love affair, inspired by their differences. Will they be able to truly take off their masks and find love?
“without you” By Parker Foster
A young adult comes to terms with love and loss at the peak of his adolescence.
“The Caretaker” By Patrick Elmore
An impatient man is waiting for an inheritance so he can buy a new sports car.
“Sweet Memories” By Jessica Wu
Alone in a homey Japanese eatery, a schoolboy reminisces his failed attempts to woo his crush. He daydreams an elaborate dance number and band performance to redeem his image in the hopes she might reconsider.
“Mango” By Scott Lazer
Through the unfiltered perspective of her mobile phone, a young woman weighs what she wants with what is realistic.
“Claire” By Yury Vorobev
It is often very challenging for teenagers to talk about their experiences and seek support. Asking for help or simply opening up and talking about what you're going through is a sign of weakness. This stigma has to go.
“Sorry for the Inconvenience” By Jane Chow
A lonely teenager tries to help her parents keep their seafood restaurant afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between chopping green beans and packing takeout orders, she attempts to hang on to a semblance of normalcy by studying for her driver’s permit and prepping for her high school Zoom theater debut.
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