Dramatic Shorts
Dramatic Shorts
Life Support
Inspired by true stories, an emergency doctor struggling under the weight of life-and-death decisions must confront his own hidden traumas as he teaches a young medical student what it truly means to save a life.
Told with raw intensity and emotional depth, Life Support is an award winning 10-minute short film that explores the emotional toll of the medical profession, offering a rare glimpse into the world of emergency medicine, where every decision carries profound consequences.
Director: Jamon Tolbert
11 minutes
After Sunset
Angie always knew she wanted to have a baby… someday. But as a thirty-something who doesn’t feel ready – with a husband who does, she’s forced to get honest about what she really wants – and doesn’t.
Director: Sean Harris
14 minutes
Ah Ma Burns
Winnie, an ailing Chinese grandma, embarks on a journey to reunite with her late husband.
Director: Max Kane
13 minutes
Ikigai
After his young friend Sophie is sexually assaulted, sushi master Mr. Gichi seeks revenge, challenging his sense of justice in the process.
Director: Ramazan Nanayev
11 minutes
A Quart of Salt
Gwen is pulling out all the stops for a romantic dinner to save her crumbling marriage but her smart home assistant, NEXA, has other plans. When recipes go rogue and the AI starts offering unsolicited relationship analysis, Gwen begins to suspect the device her husband so lovingly integrated into their lives may have intentions of its own. As her meal prep unravels, she’s left to wonder: is it just dinner that’s ruined… or her entire life?
Director: BJ Barretta
7 minutes
Mr. Harris
A young man confronts his former teacher about their shared past, revealing the dark truth about what really happened between them.
Director: Max Luque
9 minutes
Five Flights
‘I live on the fifth floor on fifth street. I climb it every day. Five flights to nowhere. I’ll grow up and run away.’ These haunting words of a 10-year-old girl set the scene for this tragic tale of domestic abuse and serve as a warning about the dangers of guns in the home.
Director: Daryl Denner
9 minutes
Goodbye Neverland
Chatting with his publisher, a doubting author takes a side step into a critique of modern society.
Director: Jeremy Kessler
6 minutes
Belleville
A phone call echoes through time, weaving past and present into a chilling memory. In Belleville, a woman’s small act of kindness—offering water to a stranger—turns into a fight for control when he follows her into her apartment. She defuses the tension, even helping him, until he returns through the window with violent intent. The phone, a red thread throughout the film, bears witness to her resilience, her survival, and, in the aftermath, an unsettling act of forgiveness. A haunting reenactment of a true story, Belleville explores fear, strength, and the inexplicable nature of human mercy.
17:30 minutes