2021 ShortFest Archive
Short Films
A whistle. The stands of the stadium get loud. The players protest angrily. The presenters follow the action on the field. In the middle of it, the referee. All eyes are on him. Now he has to decide and direct the energy of an entire stadium.
In competition for Best Documentary Short.
An up-and-coming strongman's career is derailed after a tragic accident. As he struggles to find a new path forward, he is troubled by debilitating health problems and a dark past.
In competition for Best Documentary Short.
Three consecutive college championships. The Olympics. The NBA. Lusia Harris is arguably the greatest American female basketball player of all time. But when will history honor her legend?
In competition for Best Documentary Short.
A young referee struggles to maintain control over a 2nd-grade semi-finals basketball game.
In competition for Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under and Best U.S. Short.
After winning her first international title, an 11-year-old gymnast experiences both new pressures and a new degree of self-awareness. The more recognition she gets, the more she realizes that the game has just begun.
In competition for Best International Short.