• On the Job

    91 minutes |

Under the hood of a car, the lights of a sound stage, or the heat of a stove, people often give their best selves to their jobs. Films about the unique joy, monotony, fulfillment and misery of work.

Short Films

The Big Break

Ted just wants to win once in life, in any way possible. When a straightforward opportunity presents itself for him to be a hero, will he rise to the challenge?

Miller & Son

A transwoman mechanic lives between running her family’s auto shop during the day and expressing her femininity at night, until an unforeseen event threatens the balance of her compartmentalized life.

Monster Challenge

A hapless man finds himself catapulted into an outrageous series of challenges in an infectiously silly tribute to the eccentricities of Japanese game shows and monster films.

Noodle School

At the Dingle Noodle School in Lanzhou, China, students learn the art and business of making hand-pulled noodles. Many see noodles as a path out of the lowest rungs of society to a more stable future.

The Path of Least Resistance

After three months of blindness, Lisa Schulte opened her eyes and dedicated her life to creating neon artwork, which has driven her to work with many acclaimed film directors, artists and musicians.

A Sister

An emergency services dispatcher finds her professionalism put to the test when she receives a call from a woman in a desperate situation.

film details

Running Time: 91 minutes

2019 ShortFest Archive