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    Poem Jason van Genderen

    Mankind Is No Island

    Shot by cell-phone on the streets of New York and Sydney, Mankind is no Island stitches together words from posters, displays and street signs—to create a poem of breathtaking beauty and emotion.

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    Horror Lars Klevberg

    Polaroid

    From the director of the upcoming "Child's Play" reboot, we showcase his short film breakthrough. Two girls are moving out after Sarah's mother has passed away. In the clearing they exploit an old camera possessed by a dark past.

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    The Short Awards 2021

    The S/W team has voted. The Short Awards honor the most noteworthy short film streaming releases of the past year.

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    Dark Comedy Andrew Laurich

    A Reasonable Request

    A desperate son reconnects with his estranged father to ask an unspeakable favor that will change their lives forever.

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    Horror Alex Horwitz

    Alice Jacobs Is Dead

    The scientist who cured the Z virus is hiding a secret from this zombie-infected world.

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    Experimental Sam Davis & Rayka Zehtabchi

    (SHn(y)o͞of)

    Bill and Tonya Martin don't speak English anymore. This is the story of Martinese.

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    Fantasy Spike Jonze

    We Were Once a Fairy Tale

    Spike Jonze spins a blend of realism and fantasy in this bizarre look into the twisted world of Kanye West.

  • Filmmaker Update

    The Watchlist (April 2022)

    Looking for your next go-to TV show? Or want to know what's hot in the world of features? Check out our freshly compiled watchlist, featuring exciting new projects from Short of the Week alums that are available to watch now.

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    Adventure Robin Joseph

    Fox and the Whale

    A curious fox goes in search of an elusive whale. A tale of longing and discovery.

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    Drama Stephanie Ahn

    Manicure

    Daryl is paid an unexpected visit on the morning of his mother’s funeral.

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