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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“Shadow Players” by Mel Piper
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“Shadow Players” by Mel Piper

Polaris is trapped in an underwater cocoon and the ocean around her is dead, so falling in love with a story traveller is a really bad idea.

Cracks begin to break across the story traveller’s skin and in order to save his life, Polaris comes up with a new story, one into which only he can travel. All he has to do is follow the shadow lynx into the forest.

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“Halley's Comet” By Henry DaCosta
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“Halley's Comet” By Henry DaCosta

Halley’s Comet’s visit is a once-in-a-generation tradition that spans from a time before the dawn of humans. Halley’s return gives us a reason to look up and wonder about the universe’s mysteries, regardless of all the fears and uncertainties on our own planet. This piece is an ode to the comet and it's relationship to humanity.

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