Playlist
From Short Film to Series: Shorts That Evolved into TV Shows
A playlist exploring the short film-to-series pipeline - those shorts that evolve into episodic content
Documentary
Ben Proudfoot
The Final Copy of Ilon Specht
From two-time Oscar® winner Ben Proudfoot comes THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT, an intimate deathbed account of the unsung advertising genius who coined L'Oréal's iconic "Because I'm Worth It" slogan in 1973, a four word feminist manifesto that, against all odds, changed advertising forever.
Fantasy
Marco Novoa
Familiar
Steve is kicked out by his parents, who do not accept his homosexuality. Caroline, on the other hand, is struggling to mourn her motherhood as she accompanies Youri on on tour. Their fates collide, intertwining life and death in a moment that changes everything.
Action
Fei Chen
Game Show
A mysterious parcel sends a young delivery guy on a chaotic mission to return the package to its rightful owner
Comedy
Jean Liu
Learning English
An enthusiastic new arrival to the US seizes an unorthodox opportunity to practice her language skills
Netflix Streaming
The Ten Best Short Films on Netflix
Like short films? Have access to a Netflix account? Here are the 10 films worth your time [Updated March. 2025]
Documentary
Miles Blacket
Pamilya
As two Filipina women struggle under the weight of their experiences with modern slavery in the UK, their tight-knit community comes together to support them. Blending documentary and drama, the film features real people and the remarkable family they’ve built together.
Drama
Allison Bunce
Ladies
On an idyllic girls trip, Ruby has what seems like a sex dream about her best friend and can't tell if it actually happened or not.
Festival
A Shorts-centric Preview of SXSW 2025
With more than 21 S/W alums featured in the 2025 SXSW lineup, let’s dive into their films and see what they have in store!
Drama
Camila Sagyntkan
Happy Independence Day
A fast-forward metaphor for Kazakhstan's path to look for a new identity through the image of a middle-aged man Marat who loses his meaning in life after the death of his love.
