W K Tokyo Lab

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    Experimental Alex Grigg

    Born in a Void

    A being born alone in a void becomes obsessed with its own reflection.

  • New Filmmaker Series

    The New Filmmaker: Stephan Zlotescu

    In 2009, an unknown effects-laden sci-fi short, Panic Attack, grabbed the attention of Hollywood proving the internet had opened a new path for aspiring directors. That success spawned thousands of CG-savvy imitators.

  • 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]

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    Documentary Ema Ryan Yamazaki

    Instruments of a Beating Heart

    First graders at a Tokyo public school are presented with a challenge for their final semester: to form an orchestra and perform at a school ceremony.

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    Fantasy Liam LoPinto

    The Old Young Crow

    Mehrdad, an Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman in Tokyo. Many years later, he reflects on Chiyo’s sudden disappearance through his old sketchbook in a combination of animation and live-action techniques.

  • Best of the Month

    Best Films of the Month: March

    Take a journey of self-discovery, a journey of spiritual enlightenment or a journey through intimate friendship in our 3 favourite short films from the month of March.

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    Action Takeshi Miike

    Midnight

    A mysterious taxi driver lends a hand to Kaede, a young girl chased by assassins.

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    Horror Ariel Zengotita

    Flick

    A reclusive college student is driven mad after picking a booger he can’t flick away.

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    Experimental Renee Zhan

    Reneepoptosis

    Three Renees go on a quest to find God, who is also Renee. As they traverse the mountains and valleys of Renee, they discover all the great joys, sorrows, and mysteries of being Renee.

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