• Communication Breakdowns

Despite their best efforts, the characters in these shorts just can’t quite seem to get through to one another.

Short Films

Cecile on the Phone

Cecile wants answers, but, she doesn't. When her ex-boyfriend returns, she embarks on a series of telephone conversations, which ultimately only distract her from the one conversation she really needs to have.

Gabi

After losing the ability to express herself, Gabi begins to rehearse her everyday interactions.

Lenses

Two female camera-store employees express concern and confusion about a man who has the audacity to try to buy a camera.

Martien

Two robbers try to hold up a gas station. They point their guns at the cashier, who despite their yelling, fails to react the way they expect...

Nako

During a weekend in the countryside, a young couple finds the only way they can communicate is through the air vents of the house.

Red Light

A bus stops at a village’s only intersection, where the traffic light is stuck on red. The driver refuses to move forward.

2017 ShortFest Archive