Short Film Programs


Film Noir

Whether it's a femme fatale on the rampage, a burglary with a twist or a car hijacking, these six films take their cues from the visually iconic, morally ambiguous language of film noir. Read More


Forbidden Fruit

Diving into taboo territory, this collection of films explores desire, sensuality and the complex and contradictory feelings that emerge from them. Warning: many films in this program are sexually explicit. Read More


Freaks & Geeks

Whether you’ve ever felt like an outcast or not, you’ll be cheering these films about outsiders and lovable losers. Eccentrics, weirdos, nerds and dweebs, we celebrate you! Read More


Girls on Top

This Gay!La collection of shorts from the lesbian persuasion offers up thigh-slapping laughs, ugly-cry tears, and of course some beautiful ladies. Journey with us through awkward dates, forbidden trysts, crushing grief and maybe a little costume role play. Read More


G’day!

Australia has long had a great track record as fertile ground for new talent. This selection runs the gamut from coming-of-age stories through psychological thrillers to black comedies—all the way from the Land Down Under. Read More


A History of Violence

As far as we’ve come, violence and its ensuing tragedies remain commonplace all over the world. As always, there is much to learn from it. Read More


Heaven and Hell

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” - William ShakespeareA collection of dark and twisted films so devilishly good, you’ll want to make sure you checked under the seat. Read More


Im/Migration

Exceptional and poignant films for a world defined by the movement of people, sometimes voluntarily, sometimes through desperation, across borders. Read More


Laugh & Hide

Comedies, action and a touch of the macabre come together in this raucous and offbeat collection. Read More


The Life Cycle

Birth, youth, adulthood, the end, it’s all here in this memorable selection of films about the journey of life from all around the world. Read More



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2016 ShortFest Archive