2017 ShortFest Program Index
Parables, Fantasies and Fables
Coins mysteriously multiply, garbage is piled to the sky, animals can speak and skeletons walk the streets in this selection of fantastical live action films, haunting documentaries, and wild animations offering deeper meaning to those who seek it. Read More
Salt in the Air
From sandy beaches to rugged coastlines, these waterlogged tales follow those who live their lives by the sea, exposed to the elements and dreaming of distant shores. Read More
Same Planet, Different Worlds
In the melting pot of the modern world we brush up against real and imagined divides every day. These stories exist along those boundary lines, challenging us to see the humanity on both sides. Read More
Secrets & Lies
Misinterpretations, deliberate distortions and shocking revelations—these films pull back the curtain on the things we keep hidden from ourselves and from each other. Read More
Sibling Stories
With life’s myriad challenges, the bond that exists between siblings can at times comfort in ways no others can... or exacerbate the conflict even further. Read More
Star Power
A-list talent is featured in this group of shorts. Read More
Talk of the Town
Word gets around fast in these stories about small communities, where it’s hard to avoid your neighbors and everyone knows your name. Read More
Tech-No-Logic
An eclectic mix of real and imagined stories about the unexpected ways technology is changing our lives. Read More
The Moments that Define Us
Our lives can be transformed by one single moment. These are the moments that define us. Read More
The Things We Do For Love
A deep dedication to family is the common theme running through this otherwise varied group of stories ranging from poignant to humorous to heartbreaking. Read More
This American Life
Whether it’s a melting pot or a great big salad, there's no denying the United States is rich in diversity. Take a glimpse into the lives of these Americans... Read More
Thrills & Chills
Thrill seekers, rejoice! This collection of genre films will have you gripping your armrests in suspense. Forget the gym, this is how you get the heart racing. Read More
We Are the Champions
The ambitious nature of the human spirit is on display in this selection of stories grounded in sport, competition (the friendly kind, and the not-so-friendly) and the drive for greatness. Read More
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Hello and welcome to a neighborhood of friendly Satanists, haunted ovens, swimming lessons and stopped time. This grouping combines the sweet and sour, comedies and dramas and has a little bit for everyone. Won’t you be our neighbor? Read More