SHORT FILMS EXPLORER
Browse individual short films and discover the curated screening blocks where they are presented.
Be The Change
4 films in this program
And Again I Dream
As journalist Ivy Young faces her final days, her loved ones race to preserve her legacy, confronting loss and forging intergenerational bonds.
The Baddest Speechwriter of All
At 93, Clarence B. Jones recounts sacrificing personal security to help shape history as Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter.
SONIA
At 96, Sonia Pressman Fuentes confronts her legacy, determined to ensure her lifelong fight for equality is not forgotten.
The Teacher
A devoted father in Borneo plants trees to restore the rainforest, hoping his quiet efforts will secure a better world for his children.
The Blue Between Us
4 films in this program
The Chorus of Tongues
An ecologist, tasked with recording frogsong and surveying species presence, comes face to face with local extinction when the voices of the bog go quiet one by one.
The Coral Rescuers
A team of scientists and guardians races to save Florida’s last corals from extinction as climate change threatens their survival.
Immersive
Oceanographer Thibaut Barreyre explores hydrothermal vents, racing to document their hidden life before deep-sea mining destroys these fragile ecosystems.
Sound Guardians
A Balik elder races to record his forest’s sounds with scientists as his ancestral land faces destruction from Indonesia’s new capital.
Conversations
7 films in this program
Fishing Lessons
On his first wedding anniversary, Kozak seeks wisdom from three fishermen, navigating love’s mysteries amid Cape Cod’s haunting seascape.
The French Lesson
When a middle aged man decides to learn a new language, he learns new things about himself.
Jasmine. Home. Mother.
On a bizarre game show, a determined woman risks everything to outwit censors and recover the memories that define her identity.
The Last Fry
A terminally ill man struggles to unite his bickering family for one last joyful memory before time runs out.
A Picture of My Father
Estranged from her imprisoned father, John MacKenzie, Danielle learns how he profoundly shaped the lives of countless others following his death.
Sea Song
The last remaining South Vietnamese naval officers reunite in California, confronting fading health as they strive to preserve their lifelong bond.
Who's waiting for you?
Between the real world and the spiritual realm, an ancestral Xolo dog and an ordinary man shape a story woven with care and companionship.
Decisions Decisions
7 films in this program
Hilda O. vs. The State of New York
Empowered by new legislation, at age 81, Hilda Onley seeks justice for the sexual abuse she endured as a teen in 1958 at the New York State Training School for Girls.
Kansas, 1989
The story of a Midwestern teen on the verge of coming out, and the night of danger that changes the course of his life.
Mamita Linda
After her youngest child leaves for college, a single mother looks ahead to what''s next.
Selfless
A devoted mother, desperate to fulfill her and her husband''s American promise for their son, enacts a tragic plan to secure his future.
Until Further Notice
A trans African salon owner must choose between abandoning her Boston life or risking ICE detention after her asylum is denied.
Wait!
This tale dives into the quietly epic, absurdly mundane test of human patience — waiting at a crosswalk!
You Get What You Pay For
A man on the brink of suicide pays a stranger to end his life, only to discover that putting your trust in a hired killer may not be the wisest decision.
Finding Our Way
7 films in this program
Driving Lesson
A 12-year-old must drive her drunk father’s car to rescue her sister, risking disaster as family roles are reversed.
I Hate Helen
Battling her own desires, Priya struggles to resist her feelings for Helen as teenage confusion threatens to overwhelm her.
Puisque tout brûle
A group of Marseille in their twenties pursue ultimate freedom through reckless rides in forbidden places.
The Sale
An immigrant encyclopedia saleswoman in 1993 California must make her first sale to support her struggling family and pursue her dreams.
Sweetwater, Texas
A queer environmental journalist and her gun-toting grandma lock horns on their drive out to Sweetwater, Texas, where their cousins host the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup.
This Blows
An 11-year-old girl’s misunderstanding of a ''blow job” sets her babysitter on a chaotic mission to save her at a birthday party.
ima wa ima
An office worker’s encounter with a caterpillar unlocks a childhood memory, blurring reality as the past and present intertwine.
Modern Problems
7 films in this program
Christmas IRL
An influencer decides what''s truly important on Christmas.
Endzgiving
During a Friendsgiving in the zombie apocalypse, a friend arrives late—with a fresh zombie bite.
Halfway Haunted
A desperate tenant and her resident ghost join forces to outwit a ruthless developer threatening to destroy their only home.
Melt
A fractured couple’s escape plan unravels when a heatwave and melting ice cube law threaten their lives and force a final reckoning.
SPICY BOB
Filmmakers follow an eccentric mathematician in the aftermath of his monumental discoveries.
Ultra Juice
A lonely man discovers companionship and purpose when his new vape, a digital pet, relies on him for care.
Welcome to Paris
When American foot model Evie shows up for her first gig in Paris, her employers discover a problem with her feet.
Moving Forward
7 films in this program
The Long-Reigning King of Rollercastle Skateland
The long-tenured manager of an aging, castle-themed roller rink faces the final three days of business for his beloved little empire.
Memory Foam
A grieving opera singer searches for a new mattress, but each one forces him to relive the heartbreak he’s desperate to escape.
The Petal Pusher
A family fights to keep their beloved flower shop alive as Penn Station’s transformation threatens their legacy and livelihood.
A Quiet House
A father and son work together to record the unique sounds of an old family house while preparing to say goodbye to it.
Shallow End
After rehab, Agatha returns home seeking to rekindle her childhood friendship, only to confront painful truths that threaten her fragile recovery.
Something Greater than You
Two rival raccoons must set aside their differences when an unexpected visitor threatens their winter refuge.
The Swing
After a suicide attempt, Simon reluctantly joins his estranged friend Danny on a road trip through the Peak District.
Not Your Average Bedtime Story
6 films in this program
The Axe Forgets
Haunted by his Congo expedition, the heir to the Jameson Whiskey dynasty struggles to reclaim normalcy in Ireland as dark choices threaten his legacy.
Beast of the Seine
A heroic dog’s river rescues turn suspicious as a Parisian village confronts a chilling truth behind its children’s peril.
Defne
When Defne stumbles upon a suspicious burial while searching for help, she must protect her ailing grandmother as the threat closes in.
Malorum
In a secluded clearing where time stands still, Malorum has accepted his eternal punishment of pulling a heavy rope.
Ogun Oru
A single mom fights to protect her young son from a ruthless sleep demon.
Silver Anniversary
A housewife’s bourgeois existence unravels when faced with the consequences of her husband’s insatiable lycanthropy.
The Spirit of Massachusetts
8 films in this program
Buzzard's Bay
It's summer 2003 on Cape Cob, and four teens are living their beach town dreams: working at a pizza shop by day and swappin'' spit under the docks at night.
Comedy Damage
In a dystopian world where comedy is regulated, a washed-up comedian seeks an entertainment psychologist to reclaim his comedy license.
The Dreaming Game
After spending 47 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, 71-year-old Raymond Gaines returns to Fenway Park, where baseball once again becomes a source of strength as he awaits the Commonwealth’s final decision on his fate.
House of Light
As retirement nears, Dr. Sally Snowman struggles to let go of her lifelong bond with America’s oldest lighthouse.
The Last Lobsterman
A determined lobsterman risks alienation from his community by embracing experimental technology to save his family’s livelihood after a government shutdown.
Late Fall
Misaligned under the pressure of new parenthood, a couple''s separate encounters with a stranger reveal the partner behind the parent.
Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
At 85, Susan Baur leads a fearless crew of women to clean polluted ponds of Cape Cod, proving adventure and activism have no age limit.
On the Tide
An insider''s perspective on the cultural, community, and environmental importance of shellfishing in Wellfleet, Cape Cod.
Summer Camp
7 films in this program
Astronot
A jealous astronaut’s obsession with reaching the Moon spirals until unexpected allies offer him a chance at redemption.
Beetroot
A young woman has an unexpected reunion with a forgotten childhood toy.
A Good Script Is Hard To Find
Desperate for cash, Alex and her roommates botch a robbery and attract a dangerous fan obsessed with her twisted screenplay.
It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story
Accordion-wielding comedienne Judy Tenuta rises to fame in the 1980s, battling for recognition and laughter in a male-dominated comedy world.
It's Hard Not to be Romantic About Time Travel
Armed with weed and a half-baked theory that love can bend time, two friends land five years in the past, totally unprepared for what comes next.
Meeting Your Maker
A puppet star’s existential crisis jeopardizes his children’s show’s milestone episode and the future of everyone involved.
Milkshake Time Machine
Two struggling waitresses use a time-traveling milkshake machine to fix their past, only to risk destroying the world with every attempt.
Thank You For The Music
6 films in this program
The Baker's Dozen
After their beloved venue closes, a band reunites for a possible final concert, facing uncertain futures and the loss of their musical home.
Band Practice
Two best friends in New Orleans risk their friendship and reputations as they chase their senior year dream to kiss girls.
Musicians Wanted
Nine struggling musicians must unite to create a hit song in three hours or risk leaving the studio empty-handed.
OH YEAH!
Two eccentric musicians recount how their experimental hit ''Oh Yeah'' unexpectedly shaped 1980s American pop culture and left a lasting legacy.
Rolling Film, Rocking History, Al Maysles Captures the Beatles
Documentarian Al Maysles recounts filming the Beatles’ 1964 New York arrival, capturing iconic moments that shaped a generation.
SHELL YEAH
A musician, his shells, and the surprising sounds they create.