Short films are the proving ground of cinema, a space where new voices experiment and seasoned directors condense powerful ideas into minutes. From the Oscar-winning The Silent Child to All These Creatures, which took home the Palme d’Or, and genre festival favorites like The Dress and Cargo, short films prove that brevity doesn’t limit impact. They are often the birthplace of future feature films, with projects like Whiplash and Saw beginning life as shorts before capturing global attention. This category gathers award-winners, hidden gems, and boundary-pushing works from around the world, showcasing just how much emotion, tension, or laughter can be delivered in under half an hour.
Deathcember’s is 24 short films that take a swing at the horror genre. With more writers & directors than you can poke a stick at, the trailer’s here.
Mary Hart’s short film “Jones.” A drama told through the eyes of a woman trying to turn her life around after a battle with the bottle.
Safe Haven is a short film from Carl Sundström.
Centering on a woman who tells her story from beyond the grave. Get the low down before it embarks on tour.
Do you want to understand the Alien franchise universe? Short films from the 40th Anniversary release are awesome. Find them all here.
The Trebek Technique is a 15-minute short film from writer/director Damian Harris. A story about Gracie who discovers she has a very big problem following an accident.
David Black brings you the Australian pilot Horror House. Count Fungoula & Mistress Boobiyana bring Aussie indie horror short films to TV
