The Beyond the Short Indie Short Film winners showcases incredible works of narrative short films from a diverse, talented group of filmmakers, directors, actors and crew. Explore our entire curated catalog of indie short films from rising filmmakers.
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“Paid For By…” by Aaron Jordan Liebowitz
August Williams is surrounded by a growing staff and campaign team as his fight to break the current two-party system begins to resonate with voters, but a coalition of the establishment is fighting to maintain their power and place.
"A Fairytale Romance" by Kate Haley
A mermaid’s fairy-tale dream of love takes a dark turn when her Prince is not what she expected.
“I Don’t Know” by Veronika Bolotina
A simple date invitation sends Jerry into a mental battlefield, where different versions of himself clash over fear, courage, and the voice of self-doubt.
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“Crowdfunding” by Florian Kasperski
Maya tries to record a crowdfunding video for her bakery while having a nervous breakdown.
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“The Second Oldest Man Alive” by Jeremy Max
The Second Oldest Man Alive follows William as he attempts to outlive the oldest man alive.
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“Freak” by Aashish Joshi and Nick Knezeivch
A dickish man-child desperate to save his relationship taunts a stranger on the NYC subway to prove himself in front of his girlfriend, but what he finds funny is no joke to the stranger.
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“Les Airelles Courchevel” by Diagonal11
A winter sanctuary where time slows down and hospitality becomes a ritual — captured as a cinematic fairy tale of light, space, and memory.