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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“Lonely Country” by James Perry

In 1950's rural Ontario a closeted gay man encounters a hitchhiker at a gas station. When he offers the hitchhiker a bed for the night, he is forced to confront his own suppressed desires.

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“Sitter” by James Arden

Aurora is asked to look after her friend Catherine’s cat, but as events take a turn for the worse she is forced to ask herself - am I actually a good person?

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“HIPPOCRITES: A Broken Oath in Reproductive Health” by Swan Duo

“Hippocrites” is a short film that tells the story of a broken oath in reproductive health. It shines a spotlight on our post-Roe world–on how doctors are being forced to break the Hippocratic Oath they solemnly swore to uphold and on how women's health and lives are increasingly at risk.

It's time to stop the Hippocrisy.

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“GHANIMAH” by Sai Karan Talwar

Determined to join the British Army against the wishes of his brother and father, Abdullah gets embroiled in an angry dispute with them — over spilling into issues with the family. Through the emotional encounter between the three, Ghanimah is a hard-hitting story of honour, duty, family, faith, religion and identity.

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“Huge” by Danny Farber

After Paloma receives a seemingly innocent drawing from her goddaughter, her self image crumbles- causing distrust & paranoia between her and those she loves.

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“Fissures” by Ishan Parikh

Three former roommates find themselves facing the changes in their relationships with one another amidst a reunion.

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“Sunflower Field” by Polina Buchak

Under the shadowy threat of war, a young Ukrainian girl awaits a call from her father. As she waits, the day turns into night and she sinks into various dreamscapes from which she must find her way home.