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Shorts Programs

We’ve grouped this year’s short films into curated programs, each offering a unique mix of voices, styles, and stories. These bundles let you experience multiple films in one screening—perfect for discovering new filmmakers, spotting emerging trends, or just getting a lot of cinema in a little time.

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CRACKING UP (Narrative Shorts #1)

Program CRACKING UP (Narrative Shorts #1) Prepare for an outlandish viewing experience with this collection of narrative short films that leave maybe a little...

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CONNECT / DISCONNECT (Narrative Shorts #2)

Program CONNECT / DISCONNECT (Narrative Shorts #2) Connection comes in many forms—a pregnant woman yearning for a one-night stand, a late-night conversation with an android...

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IN MOVEMENT (Narrative Shorts #3)

Program IN MOVEMENT (Narrative Shorts #3) Finding yourself isn’t always straightforward. It happens in moments of uncertainty, change, and often times, profound realization. This...

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DESTRUCT / RECONSTRUCT (Narrative Shorts #4)

Program DESTRUCT / RECONSTRUCT (Narrative Shorts #4) The ties that bind us to family run deep—filled with love, conflict, silence, and longing. These narrative short...

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OPEN / CLOSE (Narrative Shorts #5)

Program OPEN / CLOSE (Narrative Shorts #5) In the aftermath of trauma, where consent is too often ignored and pain goes unspoken, this collection of...

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MIRROR ME (Narrative Shorts #6)

Program MIRROR ME (Narrative Shorts #6) Grief is shared, but the journey through it is personal. These narrative short films reveal quiet, tender moments...

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A CASE OF THE EVERYDAYS (Narrative Shorts #7)

Program A CASE OF THE EVERYDAYS (Narrative Shorts #7) These narrative short films immerse you in worlds where emotion and perception collide, and the line between reality...

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SHE DOESN’T EVEN GO HERE (Narrative Shorts #8)

Program SHE DOESN’T EVEN GO HERE (Narrative Shorts #8) Can you match their freak? This collection of narrative short films embraces the absurdity, delivering a deliciously delirious...

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JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS (Documentary Shorts #1)

Program JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS (Documentary Shorts #1) From a Venezuelan immigrant delivering traditional cuisine via bicycle in San Francisco to NYC’s most iconic driving instructor...

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DREAMERS AND DOERS (Documentary Shorts #2)

Program DREAMERS AND DOERS (Documentary Shorts #2) From muralists to scientists, from car makers to musicians, the characters in this collection of documentary short films...

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GENTLE SPIRITS (Documentary Shorts #3)

Program GENTLE SPIRITS (Documentary Shorts #3) With delicate, intentional cinematography and unique editing styles, this collection of documentary short films invites viewers into the...

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COMIC / BOOKS (Student Shorts #1)

Program COMIC / BOOKS (Student Shorts #1) From narratives to documentaries, this collection of student-made short films reminds of the power of connection and perseverance.

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GIVE / TAKE (Student Shorts #2)

Program GIVE / TAKE (Student Shorts #2) A collection of student-made short films designed to cultivate a deep appreciation for family, inner strength, and determination.

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CHILD’S PLAY (Animated Shorts #1)

Program CHILD’S PLAY (Animated Shorts #1) From an ancestral house building itself and taking root to a bird-brained teenager falling for an unusually hairy...

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ADULT SWIM (Animated Shorts #2)

Program ADULT SWIM (Animated Shorts #2) From a vacuum discovering lonely rabbits in a time loop to a couple connecting despite opposite schedules, this...