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.
Genres
“Motherland” by Denise Khng
In a parent-teacher meeting with a distraught mother, a teacher is exposed to a world she readily empathizes with. But where does the truth lie?
“Language We Know” by Athena Han 韓睿芷
A Korean immigrant teenage girl tires to memorizes English soccer terminologies for her first practice in Canada; however, she soon realizes that she had always known "the language" of the sport.
“Unmotivated Filmmaker” by Jo Murayama
A filmmaker stuck in the cycle of writer's block comes up with ideas that reveal things about his world in unusual ways.
“From Here to Here” by Georgi Martev
In the midst of his crumbling reality, Yavor, the youngest inhabitant of a small Bulgarian village, dreams of another world - a world of possibilities.
“Chicken” by Josh Leong
In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken. Inspired by true stories.
“Sorry You Have To See This” by Josh Leong
Nathan’s relationship with Ellie is pushed to the limit as he struggles to make sense of his inner turmoil.
“Bizarro World” by Jonathan Salmon and Abdi Ibrahim
Four comedic, surreal, and sometimes dramatic films revolving around unrelated absurd stories in Los Angeles.
Explore Past Beyond the Short Short Film Festival Winners
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