Couples Retreat (Thriller / Comedy) | The Weekend That Went Wrong Film Shortage 2026-09-24 | Couples Retreat (Thriller / Comedy) | The Weekend That Went Wrong
The Soul of Nature (Drama) | A climate change microfilm Film Shortage 2025-10-02 | A microfilm based on a short story written by the director's mother in her first book. She’s 79 years old and a true inspiration to his work. The story was inspired by the devastating European floods in 2021, which are a reminder of how fragile we are and of the urgency to act on climate change.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"The Soul of Nature" is a dramatic short by Christian Wenger#FilmShortage #ClimateChange #EnvironmentFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Costume Party (Drama) | A final customer, a last goodbye Film Shortage 2025-10-01 | As a local costume shop goes out of business, the owner exchanges a moment of contemplation with one of her last customers.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Costume Party" is a short drama by Rachel S Bass#FilmShortage #Drama #IndieFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Best Picks of September 2025 | Film Shortage | Home to the next generation of filmmakers Film Shortage 2025-10-01 | The Best Picks of The Month highlight our Daily Short Picks that resonated the most with us and our audience. These are the best picks for the month of September 2025.This month’s lineup blends suspense, identity, and timeless storytelling. In Let Us Play, a reporter is drawn into a high-stakes chess match where the truth lies in every move. I Have Love in Me explores desire, power, and self-discovery as a teenage runner’s crush spirals into something far darker in the Virginia woods. With UNSCRIPTED, the façade of cinema is stripped bare, following a young actress navigating the messy space between ambition, authenticity, and belonging. And in the animated gem The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess (with over 70K views in its first month), a feminist reimagining of an L.M. Montgomery tale transforms a war sparked by pride into a story of resilience and agency.filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-september-2025⭐️ UNSCRIPTED ➠ youtu.be/kMrf6EYQPEU?si=QHWjhu3GGqwnTm_3⭐️ Let Us Play ➠ youtu.be/18ZocxJM3H0?si=QVnLrEya1bOVcZsK⭐️ I Have Love in Me ➠ youtu.be/Iuhgmy_95bE?si=GgurXLtVpXFohoU_⭐️ The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess ➠ youtu.be/K4Om2t-jsPs?si=FN7xOTUaan0MUiAAMusic from 'UNSCRIPTED' SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION#FilmShortage #BestPicks FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Tape (Thriller) | A captive’s frantic confession Film Shortage 2025-09-29 | Kylie Ellison wakes up tied to a chair, trapped in the dark with nothing but a single camera capturing her every move. Who’s watching? Why is she here? Tape unfolds in real time, stretching across one relentless take. What begins as a fight for survival becomes a raw, primal confession—rage, grief, fear, and regret pouring out as the clock ticks down.A tense and claustrophobic thriller, Tape is a chilling study of captivity, voyeurism, and our desperate need to be remembered.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Tape" is a short thriller by McLean Peterson & Matthew MinnicinoMore from the director:"How far will we go to show the world we’re real?TAPE emerged from a shared nightmare – the self-tape, and the bizarre, harrowing world of the performance industry.The story took shape through conversations between the writer/director/actor team of Peterson and Minnicino about the ways in which acting in the digital age calls on performers to prostrate themselves and bear their souls in terrifying circumstances on a dime. Corralling horror stories of performers asked to mime giving birth in 30 second iPhone videos for casting agents, memorizing pages of text. More and more the stories felt like torture porn, a voluntary degradation that artists must submit to for the chance to be seen, validated, and elevated in the industry.TAPE jumps off from these ideas to quietly unpack the way individuals are tormented and contorted by the gaze of the viewer. Kylie makes her torture a confession booth and last-ditch memoir all at once, desperate to both understand and justify her life in what might be its last moments. What might be a Saw-esque killer-and-victim story becomes her determined fight for agency, reckoning with her own authenticity and hoping she has left something behind – only for the whole premise to be subverted as we realize that Kylie was in control the whole time, though still metaphorically a victim of the gaze of the viewer.Anchored by a 10-minute, one-take virtuoso performance from actor McLean Peterson and a layered roller-coaster script from writer Minnicino, TAPE’s resolution blurs genre and reality – is this a once-in-a-lifetime moment of terror, or just another day for Kylie in an industry that wants her to be emotionally mutilated at the drop of a hat. Were her confessions real in any way, or simply the text on a scanned PDF sent to her by her agent for a lurid crime show, where she’ll play one of a thousand faceless victims? How much was her, how much was a brutal performance to score a role?Developed by a microscopic team of collaborators, TAPE is an attempt to explore the terror of performance, control, and “submission.”#FilmShortage #Thriller #OneTakeFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Pocket Princess (Animation / Horror) | A small tale with huge stakes Film Shortage 2025-09-27 | A young girl must take part in a dangerous task in order to complete her doll collection in this miniature fairytale. SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Pocket Princess" is a short animation horror by Olivia Loccisano#FilmShortage #Fairytale #IndieAnimationFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Hug (Short Film) Film Shortage 2025-09-26 | Two friends experience a strange phenomenon when their goodbye method evolves from a handshake into a hug.Watch Now ➠ filmshortage.com/shorts/the-hugSUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION#FilmShortage #Comedy #FantasyFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Second Oldest Man Alive (Drama) | Holding On for Legacy Film Shortage 2025-09-26 | While reading a book of world records with his great-grandchildren, William Bennett discovers that the world’s oldest man is just days older than he is. Seeing this as a way to cement his legacy, William attempts to outlive the oldest man.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONThe Second Oldest Man Alive is a poignant drama by Jeremy Max#FilmShortage #IndieFilm #LegacyFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
German Ridge (Drama) | Can pain be faced alone? Film Shortage 2025-09-24 | In the heart of the South Carolina wilderness, Ed, a weary game warden and military veteran, embarks on a routine patrol at German Ridge. What begins as a simple task turns harrowing when he stumbles upon an abandoned meth lab and the body of a young teenager. This discovery triggers a haunting PTSD episode, as Ed envisions his own son in place of the corpse. Battling waves of panic and despair, he grapples with the isolating nature of his trauma. Returning home, Ed struggles to fulfill his roles as a father and husband, finding solace in the unwavering support of his wife, Morgan. The film delves into the profound question: Can someone truly suffer alone?SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"German Ridge" is a short film by Sam Sulam#FilmShortage #PTSD #VeteranFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Legally Brown: The Musical The Short (Comedy) Film Shortage 2025-09-24 | A scrappy brown high school girl must fight her way to be Elle Woods when the lead of her school's production of Legally Blonde: The Musical gets seriously injured ten minutes before showtime.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Legally Brown: The Musical The Short" is a short musical comedy by Kirsten Hoang“So here’s the sob story: I grew up in a white suburb of Orange County as an ugly, overweight, asian girl. As a result, I obviously developed a sparkling personality and a facetious sense of humor. In high school, I secretly wanted to be one of the talented kids on stage — whether that be in a theater show, an improv game, or on our school broadcast. But at the same time, I also didn’t want anyone looking at me because I didn’t look like the tall, skinny, white kids that everyone was fawning over. So I realized that if I couldn’t be in the spotlight, maybe I could be the one who shined the spotlight.Since filmmaking is so dependent on collaboration, I found myself thriving in this medium, but particularly as an editor. Similar to acting, I always saw directing as the position in the spotlight. The director is the face of the production and the person everyone looks to. A director was something I could never be — not because I wasn’t talented enough, but simply because I didn’t know how to walk tall or take up space. What I’ve always loved about editing is how much you quietly learn about filmmaking as a whole. By just sitting at a computer and crafting an edit, it becomes apparent what makes a good story, what makes a good shot, what is necessary for a good edit, and even more so, what makes a good director.When I came across Legally Brown, that feeling of otherness (that I felt growing up) veiled by witty humor was written so brilliantly into this script, I was determined to help Maya bring this story to life in any capacity. I just never would have guessed it would be through directing. However, that is exactly what makes Legally Brown so special. This story challenges the expectations of who we see in the spotlight — on and off screen. This story gave Maya, myself, and everyone involved the chance to be seen.”#FilmShortage #legallyblonde #MusicalFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Discreet (LGBTQ) | Becoming someone else Film Shortage 2025-09-22 | A young man’s desire spirals into obsession as he tries to reshape himself in the image of someone else.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Discreet" is a short LGBTQ short by Kevin LewisMore from the director: "Be with him or become him. That tension drives Discreet. Wesley’s attraction to Matt moves beyond desire and into imitation. He treats another man’s body like instructions, testing how intimacy dissolves identity and how longing hollows him out.The internet sharpens that pull. Grindr and Instagram present Matt as curated fragments, always available and always repeatable. Wesley consumes those images and folds them into his private rituals, practicing how to stand, how to look, how to carry himself. Each rehearsal leaves him less certain of what is his and what has been borrowed.The film carries this collapse through gesture more than dialogue. Silence and posture replace conversation. A red sweatshirt slipped on, hair styled to match, a razor taken to the chest: these become the language of Wesley’s fixation. He is not chasing Matt’s emotional interior but the shape of his body and the surface of his life. Discreet lingers in the danger of desire, showing how the chase for closeness can collapse into a project of self erasure, and asking what it costs to sculpt yourself into the shape of someone you long for."#FilmShortage #LGBTQ #QueerFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Dissolve (Romance / Drama) | Love After Goodbye Film Shortage 2025-09-22 | In the hours following their divorce finalization, a couple navigates the emotional terrain of Manhattan. From the chaotic streets outside City Hall to the contemplative silence of an East River ferry, they move through a series of intimate rituals: sharing water, breaking bread, stealing glances, that reveal how love persists even as relationships dissolve.Shot on 16mm film, "dissolve" traces the delicate choreography of separation through water imagery that mirrors their emotional journey: from turbulent street fountains to rippling ponds to the ferry's fading wake. In these liminal spaces between what was and what will be, two people discover that some endings are also beginnings, and that the deepest connections can survive even the most necessary goodbyes.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Dissolve" is a short Romantic Drama directed by Fengze LiangMore from the director: "Divorce is often portrayed as a moment of dramatic confrontation or bitter resolution. But what happens in the quiet hours after the papers are signed? What does it feel like when love persists even as the relationship ends?"dissolve" emerged from my fascination with these liminal moments: the spaces between what was and what will be. I wanted to explore how two people who genuinely care for each other can recognize that love alone isn't always enough to sustain a partnership. This isn't a story about failure; it's about the profound courage it takes to let go.Shot on 16mm film because of the tactile, organic quality that only celluloid can provide. Digital feels too clean, too permanent for a story about dissolution. Film grain breathes and shifts, much like memory itself. The slightly unpredictable nature of the medium mirrors the emotional uncertainty my characters navigate. Water became our central metaphor. From the falling rain that accompanies their walk through the city tothe gentle ripples of Central Park pond, finally settling into the ferry's fading wake. Each water image represents a different stage of their emotional journey: the unpredictable descent of rain mirroring theiremotional uncertainty, gradually giving way to acceptance, then to the peaceful recognition that some endings are also beginnings. "#FilmShortage #Romance #16mmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Water Weight (Short Film) Film Shortage 2025-09-21 | A high school wrestler fights not only his opponents, but his own body as he struggles to cut weight. Caught between the conflicting pressures of his father and his coach, he must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice — and whether victory is worth the cost.Water Weight is a gripping drama and suspense short film exploring masculinity, family pressure, and the silent battles athletes face when winning becomes everything.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONdirected by Keldon Duane-McGlashan"Our lead actor and my good friend, Levi Peterson inspired the story. He was a high school wrestler and, after failing to make weight at an important meet, (spoiler) he punched himself in the nose and bled out the last few grams in order to compete. Levi told me this story in passing and I thought it was the perfect climax for a film that explored achieving success at all costs. The dynamic between the coach and father was my way of personifying the two opposing forces of self-acceptance and self-improvement."Read the full interview on Film Shortage filmshortage.com/shorts/water-weight #FilmShortage #WaterWeight #DramaShortFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Sun is Up Forever (Drama) | A child’s quiet resilience Film Shortage 2025-09-21 | On a hot summer's day, a young daughter seeks to soak up the sun but finds her thoughts are preoccupied with her mother at home.Based on a true story, The Sun is Up Forever is about childhood resilience and hope.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"The Sun is Up Forever" is a short drama by Charlene Jones#FilmShortage #TrueStory #ChildhoodFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Let Us Play (Comedy / Suspense) | A deadly game of chess Film Shortage 2025-09-18 | A reporter investigating the mysterious case of an injured child finds herself face-to-face with a man who hosts an unorthodox chess game. But to uncover the truth, she must do more than ask questions—she must play.Let Us Play blends dark comedy and suspense in a twisted story of strategy, truth, and survival. Every move carries consequences, and the answers she seeks may be more dangerous than the game itself.♟️ A suspenseful short film where the board is set, and the stakes are high.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to discover more handpicked short films every week!SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICKS OF THE MONTH filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-september-2025Directed by Joseph SperberStarring Doug Jones & Kahyun Kim#FilmShortage Suspense #ComedyFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Memo (Comedy) | A birthday party, a memo and Steve Harvey Film Shortage 2025-09-16 | Steve Harvey drafts a memo demanding that he NOT be disturbed, all while his personal show staff plans him a surprise birthday party he'll never forget.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"The Memo" is a comedic short by LAMAR + NIKStarring Aaron Coleman as Steve Harvey#FilmShortage #Comedy #SteveHarveyFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Give and Take (Drama) | When power shifts Film Shortage 2025-09-15 | The sharing of a childhood relic upends the relationship between a personal assistant and her boss.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Give and Take" is a short drama by Leah Henochstarring Maya Kazan & Charlene deGuzman#FilmShortage #shortfilm #dramaFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Tape | Short Film | Official Trailer Film Shortage 2025-09-13 | Online Premiere 09.29.25 ➠ youtu.be/Bq99i-PC28o Kylie Ellison wakes up tied to a chair, trapped in the dark with nothing but a single camera capturing her every move. Who’s watching? Why is she here? Tape unfolds in real time, stretching across one relentless take. What begins as a fight for survival becomes a raw, primal confession—rage, grief, fear, and regret pouring out as the clock ticks down.A tense and claustrophobic thriller, Tape is a chilling study of captivity, voyeurism, and our desperate need to be remembered.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Tape" is a short thriller by McLean Peterson & Matthew MinnicinoMore from the director:"How far will we go to show the world we’re real?TAPE emerged from a shared nightmare – the self-tape, and the bizarre, harrowing world of the performance industry.The story took shape through conversations between the writer/director/actor team of Peterson and Minnicino about the ways in which acting in the digital age calls on performers to prostrate themselves and bear their souls in terrifying circumstances on a dime. Corralling horror stories of performers asked to mime giving birth in 30 second iPhone videos for casting agents, memorizing pages of text. More and more the stories felt like torture porn, a voluntary degradation that artists must submit to for the chance to be seen, validated, and elevated in the industry.TAPE jumps off from these ideas to quietly unpack the way individuals are tormented and contorted by the gaze of the viewer. Kylie makes her torture a confession booth and last-ditch memoir all at once, desperate to both understand and justify her life in what might be its last moments. What might be a Saw-esque killer-and-victim story becomes her determined fight for agency, reckoning with her own authenticity and hoping she has left something behind – only for the whole premise to be subverted as we realize that Kylie was in control the whole time, though still metaphorically a victim of the gaze of the viewer.Anchored by a 10-minute, one-take virtuoso performance from actor McLean Peterson and a layered roller-coaster script from writer Minnicino, TAPE’s resolution blurs genre and reality – is this a once-in-a-lifetime moment of terror, or just another day for Kylie in an industry that wants her to be emotionally mutilated at the drop of a hat. Were her confessions real in any way, or simply the text on a scanned PDF sent to her by her agent for a lurid crime show, where she’ll play one of a thousand faceless victims? How much was her, how much was a brutal performance to score a role?Developed by a microscopic team of collaborators, TAPE is an attempt to explore the terror of performance, control, and “submission.”#FilmShortage #Thriller #OneTakeFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
I Have Love In Me (Suspense) | A runner’s obsession turns dangerous Film Shortage 2025-09-12 | Deep in the rural Virginia woods, a teenage long-distance runner grapples with an overwhelming crush on a teammate who is mysteriously tormenting her. A series of unexpected interactions leads her to test the terrifying and exhilarating limits of her power and identity.A haunting and intimate portrait of obsession, adolescence, and self-discovery, I Have Love In Me blends suspense with raw emotion in a chilling coming-of-age story.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICKS OF THE MONTH filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-september-2025Directed by Anne DeMeloStarring Rosa Procaccino & Mason Versaw#FilmShortage #Thriller #ShortFilm FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Focal Plane (Sci-Fi / Romance) | A love across secrets Film Shortage 2025-09-10 | In the near future, a young activist goes on a date with a company woman bearing a secret.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Focal Plane" is a science-fiction romance by Tommy Heffernan & Nicole Olson#FilmShortage #SciFi #RomanceFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Bronze Dog (Comedy / Documentary) | When love becomes a documentary Film Shortage 2025-09-10 | A guy tries to get over a breakup by making a documentary about it.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONBronze Dog is a short comedy documentary by Michael Bernieri#FilmShortage #Comedy #DocumentaryFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Suncatcher (Drama) | When the streets take everything Film Shortage 2025-09-09 | For months Kira has been living out of her car in Venice, California. Today that changes. SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONDirected by Parker CroftMore from the director:"In 2012, when I lost my home to a fire, my life became nearly unrecognizable in a matter of hours. With nothing more than my wallet, phone, car, and the gym clothes I was wearing, I began a journey that continues to shape who I am.Suncatcher is a story about the quiet devastations that so often go unseen. It is anchored by the timeless poetry of Rumi, whose words offer Kira a life raft in the maelstrom of her crisis. His work speaks to the tension between despair and presence, a contrast I have felt deeply in my own life. That tug-of-war can be excruciating, but when I have allowed myself to fully inhabit it, it has often led to transformation.With Suncatcher, I wanted to create a meditation as much as a narrative. A film that does not rush to resolution, but instead lingers in the liminal. It asks what it means to remain mindful in the face of collapse, and what fragments of beauty might still be found there."#FilmShortage #Drama #IndieFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Lizard (Experimental / Animation) | Theres a lizard on the ceiling Film Shortage 2025-09-07 | There's a lizard on the ceilingSUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONA short experimental film by Paul Capdenat#FilmShortage #IndieFilm #Experimental FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Spellbound (Experimental) | A pursuit you can’t escape Film Shortage 2025-09-06 | A woman walks slowly through a dark, untouched forest. She is following someone in the distance, someone she can’t quite make out. Or is the other actually following her? Too late, the woman regrets a desperate attempt to escape her pursuer. As she starts to understand and approaches the point of no return, she is lured into making a dire decision.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONA short experimental film by Nicola Hepp#FilmShortage #Experimental #AtmosphericFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Los Chicos | Short Film | Official Trailer Film Shortage 2025-09-05 | Premiering online 11.25.2025 ➠ youtu.be/8gIhDnQaym0Taking advantage of the fact that their parents are out, Gonzalo has invited his friends to celebrate his brother Javi’s birthday. The guys drink, smoke and play music waiting for midnight. When the time comes to blow out the candles, toast and deliver the gift, Javi finds out that they have hired the services of a prostitute.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONa short drama by Jaime Dezcallar More from the director: "The moral tension is key to the film. From the beginning I wanted to create characters that could not be easily identified as good or evil, victims or predators. I wanted to make them imperfect and realistic, raw and sophisticated so I made an effort to create a territory where everyone moves in a scale of greys. We have pretty complex moral dilemmas in the film and there are different positions and ideological points of view to approach them that want to cancel each other out by trying to simplify them. In order to talk about problems we need to try to see them from different angles. I also found out that not many people like this; we live in a moment where as a society we tend to understand human nature in a bipolar way that is not true."#FilmShortage #Suspense #ComingOfAge FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Los Chicos (Drama / Suspense) | A birthday that changes everything Film Shortage 2025-09-05 | Taking advantage of the fact that their parents are out, Gonzalo has invited his friends to celebrate his brother Javi’s birthday. The guys drink, smoke and play music waiting for midnight. When the time comes to blow out the candles, toast and deliver the gift, Javi finds out that they have hired the services of a prostitute.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONa short drama by Jaime Dezcallar More from the director: "The moral tension is key to the film. From the beginning I wanted to create characters that could not be easily identified as good or evil, victims or predators. I wanted to make them imperfect and realistic, raw and sophisticated so I made an effort to create a territory where everyone moves in a scale of greys. We have pretty complex moral dilemmas in the film and there are different positions and ideological points of view to approach them that want to cancel each other out by trying to simplify them. In order to talk about problems we need to try to see them from different angles. I also found out that not many people like this; we live in a moment where as a society we tend to understand human nature in a bipolar way that is not true."#FilmShortage #Suspense #ComingOfAge FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Work Shop (Drama) | When the past knocks again Film Shortage 2025-09-05 | An untraceable series of objects begin to appear on Abi’s doorstep. While the objects tie her to someone from her past, their connection also reminds her that she is now completely alone.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONdirected by Seannie Bryanstarring Abigail Sims"Work shop happened as a kernel of an idea that wouldn't go away. It grew and progressed into a narrative over time, haunting me until I had no choice left but to shoot it. As a DP I was equipped with a unique arsenal of knowledge, experience and resources to draw on. I shot in my own house, with my most trusted crew, and took one day with a meticulous schedule to make sure we captured the most important moments of sunlight for the story. I then slowed down the edit and took my time with the post process until it felt complete. It exists to help process an emotion, to shrink down what feels so big."#FilmShortage #IndieFilm #MysteryFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Unscripted (Comedy / Experimental) | Fame without a script Film Shortage 2025-09-04 | In a world of polished backstage reels and picture-perfect movies or fashion shootings, do we ever really see the truth?Unscripted, directed by Vittorio Bonaffini, pulls back the curtain on a production that promises big dreams but delivers quiet fractures. Sadie, a young actress eager to break through, is cast as the lead in an Italian production shooting in Los Angeles.A golden opportunity, maybe. But from the very beginning, something feels off: her connection with the crew is strained, and the dynamic with the director is anything but smooth. Unscripted is an unfiltered portrait of an actress caught between performance and identity. Because sometimes, not fitting in is the most honest thing you can do.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICKS OF THE MONTH filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-september-2025directed by Vittorio Bonaffinistarring Sadie ScheuflerMore on the film: "Unscripted, written and directed by Vittorio Bonaffini, is both a grotesque and intimate look at the messy beauty of making films. Too often we only see the polished surface of a short or a commercial, without ever glimpsing what truly happens behind the scenes.I call it a meta film because it was born out of a very real challenge: being asked to write a short in a very short time, to shoot in Los Angeles, with a minimal budget and the “ordinary” disorganization that inevitably surfaces when there’s little time to produce, think creatively, and properly brief actors and crew. For this reason, I chose to film in a rough, gritty way, capturing the process itself as part of the story.Above all, this film exists thanks to the real crew. My deepest gratitude goes to them—for their work, their spirit, and their belief in this project"#FilmShortage #Comedy #ActingFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Swing (Drama / Experimental) | A silent struggle for connection Film Shortage 2025-09-02 | Swing is an experimental short film set on a nearly deserted beach, where two men navigate the fragile boundary between presence and disconnection.First, absorbed in his smartphone, ignores Second, who is desperate for attention and connection. Their unspoken struggle intensifies around a lonely beach swing—an object that becomes both a symbol of longing and a stage for laughter, frustration, and provocation.Through silence, gestures, and mood shifts, Swing explores our modern obsession with technology, the ache of isolation, and the quiet drama of human interaction.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONDirected by Serhii MalykStarring Vitalii Azhnov & Taras Tsymbaliuk#FilmShortage #ExperimentalFilm #ArthouseFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess (Animation) A feminist retelling of L.M. Montgomery’s tale Film Shortage 2025-09-01 | A princess’s impossible demand sparks an endless war, until a mysterious suitor emerges, claiming to be the one to satisfy her pride.A feminist exploration of a story by L.M. Montgomery.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICKS OF THE MONTH filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-september-2025"The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess" is a animated short by Anna-Ester VolozhMore from the director: "In "The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess," I aimed to subvert traditional fairy tale conventions, delving into themes of self-determination and mortality. Drawing from the ethereal and darkly poetic tone of L.M.Montgomery’s story, I sought to create a cinematic experience that challenges perceptions and invites introspection.Throughout the narrative, there exists a deliberate dissonance between the story as told by the narrator - a cautionary tale of pride and downfall - and the visual representation of the Princess's perspective. While the world perceives her as haughty and self-absorbed, we glimpse beneath the surface to uncover her longing for freedom and authenticity.Ultimately, this film explores the challenges faced by women who dare to seek autonomy and freedom. In her final act, the Princess transcends the confines of a world that seeks to exploit her, facing consequences of her own choices with her head held high."#FilmShortage #FeministFairyTale #AnimatedShort FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Best Picks of August 2025 | Film Shortage | Home to the next generation of filmmakers Film Shortage 2025-08-31 | The Best Picks of The Month highlight our Daily Short Picks that resonated the most with us and our audience. These are the best picks for the month of August 2025.This month’s selections explore love, memory, and the quiet battles that define us. In the breathtaking Sunset Lullaby, romance collides with science fiction as a man faces the heartbreak of watching his android lover’s memories slip away. Wayne brings a comedic and fantastical twist to modern dating, as one man literally fights his own past to save his present relationship. In Sand Mama, a mother in the midst of an identity crisis makes a haunting choice during a seemingly ordinary family beach trip. And in the tender yet painful Devour, two former lovers are forced to confront their shared history when a late-night meal becomes a reckoning of the heart.Don’t miss these unforgettable stories!filmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-august-2025⭐️ Sunset Lullaby ➠ youtu.be/VoAgdK0Au54?si=WsE12Q1Of9_x_Q2V⭐️ Sand Mama ➠ youtu.be/_PalAbKUJmY?si=N1Cs6ofilc9jM6If⭐️ Devour ➠ filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/devour⭐️ Wayne ➠ youtu.be/OZeyCZQul-k?si=KUILKp8x2Uh1dc3vMusic from 'Sunset Lullaby' SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION#FilmShortage #BestPicks FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Let Us Play | Short Film | Official Trailer Film Shortage 2025-08-28 | Premiering Online 09.18.2025 ➠ youtu.be/18ZocxJM3H0?si=CIxXTLQqjdPCfYtVA reporter looking into the case of an injured child finds herself on the doorstep of a man who hosts an unorthodox chess game. In order to get the answers she's looking for she must play the very game that she's there to investigate.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONDirected by Joseph SperberStarring Doug Jones & Kahyun Kim#FilmShortage Suspense #ComedyFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
No One is Coming to Save You (Drama) | A journey through faith & fear Film Shortage 2025-08-27 | In, No One is Coming To Save You, director Aminah Muhammad explores the nuance in complacency.This semi-silent film follows a singular character wrestling with indecisiveness, frustration, and the inner turmoil of blind faith. It’s a love letter to the journey, reminding us that you can either wait forever or wait long enough to realize you can do something about it.No One is Coming To Save You presents a relatable narrative for those struggling with self-belief and the uncertainty of pursuing their purpose. It opens a conversation about what it means to take steps forward, even when the path is unclear.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONDirected by Aminah MuhammadStarring Alex Bledsoe #FilmShortage #SelfBelief #ShortFilm FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
ID EST (Sci-Fi / Action) | A metagalactic battle for the human experience Film Shortage 2025-08-25 | Trapped in an ambush, a metagalactic captain fends off mysterious beings seeking to leech the human experience from her.ID EST is directed, produced, written, edited, stunt coordinated, and sound designed by women. As well as having women in every department on set.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"ID EST" is a science-fiction action short by Shayda Frost"I am so happy to have been a part of "ID EST," a captivating sci-fi action short film that resonated deeply with me. At its core, this is a story about survival, and intertwines the fate of both hero and villain. Amidst the action, "ID EST" explores the human need for connection, and weaves together themes that reflect the essence of the human experience.Directing "ID EST" was both thrilling and sometimes humbling. My central goal was to craft a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience that would really stay with an audience, all in less than 10 short minutes.Another of my goals with this project was to achieve gender parity in front of and behind the camera, particularly relevant in this genre where often sci-fi and action spaces lack female perspectives. I feel that the realization of this goal enhances both the authenticity and richness of "ID EST”.This film embodies the spirit of passion and perseverance that drives both its characters and its creators. I hope that its exploration of survival, connection, and the resilience of the human spirit resonates with those who see it."#FilmShortage #SciFiShortFilm #ActionShortFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Water Weight (Drama / Suspense) | How Far Will He Go to Win? Film Shortage 2025-08-25 | A high school wrestler fights not only his opponents, but his own body as he struggles to cut weight. Caught between the conflicting pressures of his father and his coach, he must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice — and whether victory is worth the cost.Water Weight is a gripping drama and suspense short film exploring masculinity, family pressure, and the silent battles athletes face when winning becomes everything.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONdirected by Keldon Duane-McGlashan"Our lead actor and my good friend, Levi Peterson inspired the story. He was a high school wrestler and, after failing to make weight at an important meet, (spoiler) he punched himself in the nose and bled out the last few grams in order to compete. Levi told me this story in passing and I thought it was the perfect climax for a film that explored achieving success at all costs. The dynamic between the coach and father was my way of personifying the two opposing forces of self-acceptance and self-improvement."Read the full interview on Film Shortage filmshortage.com/shorts/water-weight #FilmShortage #WaterWeight #DramaShortFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Sorry for the Mess (Drama) | David’s Struggle to Hold It Together Film Shortage 2025-08-24 | David is struggling with issues both at home and school.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Sorry for the Mess" is a short drama by Dylan A. Young#FilmShortage #DramaShortFilm #suicideawarness FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
The Middle (Drama) | A teen torn between truth and family Film Shortage 2025-08-23 | A desert teen struggles with the aftermath of a tragic night. Torn between protecting her family and facing the truth, she must make a choice that could alter the course of her life forever.The Middle is a gripping drama short film exploring adolescence, survival, and the unspoken struggles of small-town life. Told through the eyes of Joanna Baca, the story captures the tension between duty, guilt, and the desire for freedom.This short also serves as a teaser for the upcoming feature-length film, diving deeper into Joanna’s adolescent life as she spirals into the wrong crowd.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"The Middle" is a short drama by Sylvia RayStarring Victoria Moroles, Julio Macias, Isabella Johnson, Edgar de Santiago & Chris OrtegaMore from the director: "The Middle follows Joanna Baca as she works at a local fast-food restaurant while trying to avoid the reality of the tragic event that happened a few days earlier. She’s pushed and pulled in many directions and ultimately is left to face the facts and make a choice. Life is full of choices and they can effect the trajectory of our lives and at 15, it can feel like life or death.I want to explore these uncomfortable feelings all while showing the lifestyle, beauty, and dysfunction of a small desert town which isn’t often portrayed properly in film. This short film is a teaser for a feature film that explores Joanna’s adolescent life while she goes off the deep end with the “wrong crowd”."#FilmShortage #DramaShortFilm #TeenDramaFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
In The Water (short film) hits 4 Million Views! Film Shortage 2025-08-23 | While hooking up at a party, two high schoolers unearth a dark secret leading to an unexpected catharsis.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"In The Water" is a dramatic short by Drew HighlandsMore from the director: "In the Water is an autobiographical short film about childhood trauma revisiting us in our early adult life. The most rewarding part of making this film and bringing it to festivals is the moments of connection that have occurred with others who have gone through the same experience in their own childhood. The vulnerability, empowerment, and collective healing that people have shared with me after watching the film have been so meaningful."#FilmShortage #ShortFilm FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Ending the Silence (Drama / Suspense) | A Deadly Request Changes Everything Film Shortage 2025-08-23 | In the depths of despair, a young man makes a chilling decision — to ask an unsuspecting stranger to carry out his darkest desire.Ending the Silence is a suspenseful drama short film by Attilio Crupi that explores loneliness, vulnerability, and the terrifying moment when silence breaks into irreversible action.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONDirected by Attilio Crupi#FilmShortage #DramaShortFilm FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Video Barn (Trailer) | The VHS you should never watch Film Shortage 2025-08-19 | In Kennedy, best friends Hannah and Julie spend their last summer nights at the town’s fading video store, Video Barn, obsessing over cult horror films. One night, Julie finds a mysterious VHS labeled “Just press play!” and vanishes after watching it. Days later, Hannah, consumed by guilt, plays the tape and is horrified to see Julie trapped inside the TV, stuck in a nightmare of twisted nostalgia. To save her, Hannah must uncover the dark secret of the tapes. Video Barn is a tribute to 80s films, blending surreal horror, friendship, and the unknown. Will Hannah rescue Julie or share her fate?SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Video Barn" is a short horror by Bianca PolettiRead the full interview with Bianca "I was deeply inspired by Gregory Crewdson’s photography and the dark yet whimsical worlds he creates, as well as the eerie, timeless feel of The Twilight Zone and the nostalgic small-town atmosphere found in Stephen King’s stories. I wanted to merge the old with the new—capturing the ghost of dead media like VHS and imagining how it might still cling to existence in the modern day."#FilmShortage #HorrorShort #VHSFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Kiss My Ass (Drama / Comedy) | Abortion, ancestry & attitude Film Shortage 2025-08-18 | Anna gets her first abortion accompanied by the ghost of her quirky Ukrainian great-grandmother.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Kiss My Ass" is a dramatic comedy by Arielle GoldmanMore from the director: "I wrote this screenplay about a young woman on her way to get an abortion. Though the woman might appear alone to onlookers, she is actually escorted by the ghost of her great-grandmother. The war on women's bodies is systematically designed to feel isolating, shameful, confusing and bleak--a series of farcical laws and regulations set in place to wear down both the woman and her abortion provider. To me, this is governmental theater at its best. I made this film because I believe the spirits of our ancestral women are urging us to go forward. To move past what little was possible for them and live out what they could not."#FilmShortage #DarkComedy #AbortionRightsFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Hounds of Mercy (Documentary) | From prison to purpose Film Shortage 2025-08-15 | After serving 25 years in prison, a man with a violent past seeks redemption through training service dogs.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Hounds of Mercy" is a short documentary by Gabriel Studer-RandallMore from the director: "With this documentary, I aim to explore the nature of freedom. I want audiences to reflect on their own lives and ask themselves: Am I truly free? I believe the most powerful way to understand freedom is through the stories of those who have been stripped of it. Woody’s story gives us that perspective.I was introduced to Woody through Words Uncaged, an organization committed to transforming the narratives around mass incarceration. Their mission aligns with the heart of this project which is to challenge audiences to empathize with a non-traditional (and perhaps non-heroic) protagonist. I’m not interested in easy answers or clear moral lines. Instead, I want to explore the psychological roots of violence with nuance and compassion.Rather than passing judgment on Woody, I hope to create an open-ended portrait that allows audiences to draw their own conclusions. Woody’s story challenges the way we understand justice, morality, and redemption—it’s dark, complex, and deeply human."#FilmShortage #SecondChances #DocumentaryFilmFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Rite of Way (Comedy) | An Ancient Ritual and a Life on the Line Film Shortage 2025-08-13 | When an ancient ritual involving a salad bowl determines who must lay their life on the line, an otherwise easy-going woman fights against tradition to potentially save herself.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Rite of Way" is a dark comedy by Riley HelmMore from the director:"Rite of Way is a dark comedy inspired by two very real things: my deep concern for the American education system, and the time I joined a cult for fun.What might have been a mundane back-to-school faculty meeting becomes, in this film, a full-blown cult ritual, where new teacher Cherie is chosen by a ceremonial bowl to make the ultimate sacrifice — though what that entails, you’ll have to watch to find out. What begins as a selfish protest on Cherie’s part spirals into a reluctant journey of camaraderie (in the true sense of comrades as fellow soldiers), as she discovers the support of her jaded (but fiercely loyal) colleagues.The idea came from watching people I love burn out in the classroom. A close friend of mine, after earning a master’s and landing her dream job as a high school English teacher, left three years later to become a lawyer, because that seemed less stressful. That stuck with me.Teachers are overworked, underpaid, and still somehow tasked with shaping the future for little thanks. I wanted to express the surreal pressure they live under, and after experiencing the manipulation of a real-life cult seminar (I joined knowingly, I’m fine, I promise), the parallel became clear. In some systems, sacrifice isn’t just expected. It’s ritualized.I set out to make a film that embraces absurdity but never loses its emotional footing. The tone is satirical, grounded, and slightly off-kilter, blending the heightened tension of a ceremonial rite with the fluorescent banality of a school gym.This is my first short film, and I’m incredibly proud of what we built. It was a joy to work with such a sharp and generous cast and crew, who brought the world of Rite of Way to life with humor, empathy, and just the right amount of madness."#FilmShortage #ComedyShortFilm #DarkComedFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Silences (Drama) | One last conversation before goodbye Film Shortage 2025-08-13 | A young couple shares one last conversation, in the wake of a car accident, that proves to be a revelation.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONfilmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/silences#FilmShortage #ShortFilm #EmotionalStory FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Wayne (Fantasy / Romance) | When your worst enemy… is you Film Shortage 2025-08-12 | While on a date with his new girlfriend Katie, Peter finds himself constantly encountering his own alter ego: “Wayne.” Haunted by memories of his past relationships, Peter fights Wayne in an effort to keep his current relationship from falling apart.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION + BEST PICK OF THE MONTH"Wayne" is a short fantasy romance by Aaron Rota & Matthew Raponifilmshortage.com/best-picks-of-the-month-august-2025More from Aaron Rota:"What is your inner voice saying to you right now? While I was growing up, mine often wouldn’t shut up when it came to relationships and girls.After an important relationship of mine ended, I became very critical of myself, scrutinizing many things about who I am. I was convinced that there was an aspect of me that was ‘bad’, and couldn't be loved or appreciated. I still wanted to find a partner and be in a relationship, so I was desperate to hide these parts of myself, as I saw them to be detrimental, which brought me to the idea of this film; someone struggling to find love, while paradoxically being unable to love themselves.Thanks to the medium of film, I am able to present this inner struggle by having the protagonist Peter up against a physical antagonist Wayne, who lives inside of him. Being that Wayne is a negative projection of Peters, he comes off as a masculine, alpha male villain.As the film goes on, we begin to reveal more about Wayne, exploring different aspects of him that Peter is neglecting to see. In the present, Peter is attempting to build a new relationship. However, his past experiences have created resentment towards Wayne. As things become more intimate in Peter’s life, this damaged relationship he has with himself begins to seep into his actual relationship, causing it to fall apart.I have a passion for this subject because I feel that many stories are about a character finding love, whereas I wanted to focus on the idea of self-love, and explore its importance and the impact it has on their relationships. I hope this film will speak to those who are struggling with their inner voice and are seeking a healthy relationship… with others and themselves."More from Matthew Raponi:"Wayne is a film that explores the struggles of sex and identity. It examines and parodies the North-American alpha-male persona, to explore the difficulties of forming romantic relationships in a society where self-esteem is a commodity.Our main character, Peter, exemplifies someone who fears intimacy because of vulnerability. With his Alter Ego, Wayne, we give a voice to the countless thoughts that rule our minds through this fear, and drive us to hide within ourselves. Using a surrealist lens, we dive in the mind of our character, and explore the compartmentalization of his trauma.Through the framework of a person’s romantic history, we can see how this fear can hurt ourselves as much as it can hurt others. Whether it be the cause of a breakup, or the reason for social anxiety, intimacy is often desired, but few are capable of in the face of poor self-worth. As we explore the past milestones in a person's life that can fracture their confidence, we hope to illuminate the tragedy and absurdity of a world that constantly makes people re-evaluate themselves."#FilmShortage #FantasyRomance #AlterEgoFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Death: The Life of Mike Egan (Documentary) | Painting death to better understand life Film Shortage 2025-08-11 | The theme of death is so prevalent in Egan's art. It symbolizes the transformative nature of change, where a part of ourselves dies to make way for something new. Throughout the doc, Egan is painting a custom built coffin. with every brushstroke, he reveals his deepest memories. The images on the coffin serve as a visual representation of his journey, capturing pivotal moments, emotions, and experiences from his life. Using his bold line work and vibrant colors to tell his story, the coffin becomes a canvas for his self-reflection. The images and his stories remind us that our lives are filled with countless tiny deaths, moments that shape us and propel us forward in life.In the same vein, we show his death. We see Egan’s lifeless body lying in a cadaver lab, signifying the moment where he finds his voice through art. And then in the middle of a solemn chapel, surrounded by silence, Egan's painted coffin is placed in the center, standing as a testament to his life, encapsulating his story. He lays inside the coffin while also standing in front of it, staring at himself, which symbolizes the quiet moments of self reflection and change. This powerful visual ties together the theme of life and death in Egan’s art. This approach takes us on a journey that transcends traditional storytelling, while allowing us to intimately connect with Egan’s thoughts, emotions and what drives him.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Death: The Life of Mike Egan" is a short documentary by Doug Helmick#FilmShortage #ArtDocumentary #ShortFilm FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online4QH20QSBOCIB1YIV
Video Barn (Horror) | The VHS you should never watch Film Shortage 2025-08-11 | In Kennedy, best friends Hannah and Julie spend their last summer nights at the town’s fading video store, Video Barn, obsessing over cult horror films. One night, Julie finds a mysterious VHS labeled “Just press play!” and vanishes after watching it. Days later, Hannah, consumed by guilt, plays the tape and is horrified to see Julie trapped inside the TV, stuck in a nightmare of twisted nostalgia. To save her, Hannah must uncover the dark secret of the tapes. Video Barn is a tribute to 80s films, blending surreal horror, friendship, and the unknown. Will Hannah rescue Julie or share her fate?SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Video Barn" is a short horror by Bianca PolettiRead the full interview with Bianca "I was deeply inspired by Gregory Crewdson’s photography and the dark yet whimsical worlds he creates, as well as the eerie, timeless feel of The Twilight Zone and the nostalgic small-town atmosphere found in Stephen King’s stories. I wanted to merge the old with the new—capturing the ghost of dead media like VHS and imagining how it might still cling to existence in the modern day."#FilmShortage #HorrorShort #VHSFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Residence | Short Film | Official Trailer Film Shortage 2025-08-11 | An exclusive real estate showing takes an unexpected turn when the guests realize the deal may not be as advertised.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Residence" is a short thriller by Thomas SimonMore from the director: "“Residence” is my take on blending social satire with horror. Set in the cutthroat world of luxury LA real estate, it’s a film that uses humor and gore to peel back the polished veneer of status and privilege. The characters are all deeply flawed, obnoxious even, which makes their downfall both earned and strangely cathartic.With “Residence,” I set out to create a layered film that gives the audience all the pieces of the puzzle without assembling them. Like my previous outings Bowlhead (2023) and Feeder (2021), the driving force behind the narrative is its central character—in this case, Sarah. Her motives are hidden, but her actions, at least from her perspective, are justified. This ambiguity gives the story depth, inviting viewers to engage more actively with what’s unfolding on screen.In a horror genre oversaturated with jump scares and surface-level gore, I wanted “Residence” to stand out by leaving the audience wanting more. It’s a film that could go in any direction, where the unexpected can happen at any moment. By blending satire, social commentary, and horror, I aimed to create an experience that feels fresh and unsettling. The contrast between the glamorous setting and the horrific events speaks to the deeper theme—what are we willing to sacrifice for status and power?"#FilmShortage #ThrillerShort FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Video Barn | Short Film | Official Trailer Film Shortage 2025-08-09 | Playing on Film Shortage 08.11.2025 ➠ youtu.be/_eObnZ-7_hs?si=d0NMh3SgHrdp6M74In Kennedy, best friends Hannah and Julie spend their last summer nights at the town’s fading video store, Video Barn, obsessing over cult horror films. One night, Julie finds a mysterious VHS labeled “Just press play!” and vanishes after watching it. Days later, Hannah, consumed by guilt, plays the tape and is horrified to see Julie trapped inside the TV, stuck in a nightmare of twisted nostalgia. To save her, Hannah must uncover the dark secret of the tapes. Video Barn is a tribute to 80s films, blending surreal horror, friendship, and the unknown. Will Hannah rescue Julie or share her fate?SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Video Barn" is a short horror by Bianca PolettiRead the full interview with Bianca "I was deeply inspired by Gregory Crewdson’s photography and the dark yet whimsical worlds he creates, as well as the eerie, timeless feel of The Twilight Zone and the nostalgic small-town atmosphere found in Stephen King’s stories. I wanted to merge the old with the new—capturing the ghost of dead media like VHS and imagining how it might still cling to existence in the modern day."#FilmShortage #HorrorShort #VHSFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Sabrinas Dream (Comedy) | When your world falls apart, your imagination takes over Film Shortage 2025-08-08 | On her birthday, Sabrina, a drifting Brooklyn nanny and aspiring writer, encounters strange happenings that spark her creativity. As her life quickly falls apart, she must embrace her imagination and confront the messy truth of herself.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTIONSabrina's Dream is a short comedy by Brent SteenMore from the director:"With Sabrina’s Dream, we set out to capture one of those days where everything unravels. It’s Sabrina’s birthday, but instead of celebrating, she loses her job, and finds herself questioning everything.As creatives, we know that push-and-pull all too well: chasing your dreams while battling self-doubt and trying to pay the bills. Sabrina’s journey speaks to that inner struggle - the messy, funny, and painfully honest moments that force you to confront who you are and who you want to become.At its core, Sabrina’s Dream is a character-driven short grounded in dry humor, quiet introspection, and a big-hearted perspective. It’s offbeat, a little raw, and, we hope, deeply relatable."#FilmShortage #ComedyShort #SabrinasDreamFILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
Tumba Del Mar (Tomb of the Sea) | One woman’s exile, and the waves that never stop crashing Film Shortage 2025-08-06 | In the wake of Fidel Castro’s death, Rosa, a Cuban immigrant who came to Miami in the 1994 Cuban rafter crisis, is forced to face the turbulent trauma of her past, while resisting her son’s determination to leave their life in Miami for something bigger. Tumba Del Mar speaks to the complex relationship immigrants hold with their nation, identity and idealized American dream.SUBSCRIBE for Your Daily Dose of Inspiration ➠ youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_QSUBMIT your film ➠ filmshortage.com/submit A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION"Tumba Del Mar" is a dramatic short film by Andrew GarciaMore from the director: "It was always about anchoring the political in the deeply personal. When Castro died in 2016, I remember how many Cuban families in Miami reacted. Not just with celebration, but with a wave of complicated emotions that reopened old wounds. It stirred memories of what was lost, what was left behind, and what was endured in the name of survival. With Tumba Del Mar, I wanted to explore how major historical events don’t just live in textbooks, they live inside people. Rosa is a character shaped by trauma, displacement, and survival, and the death of Castro becomes a trigger that brings the past rushing back. By weaving in her memories of fleeing Cuba during the 1994 rafter crisis, we wanted to mirror the emotional weight of the present moment with the unresolved pain of the past. The goal was not to deliver a political statement, but rather to show how the personal and political are inseparable for immigrants like Rosa."#FilmShortage #DramaShort #ImmigrationStory FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: instagram.com/filmshortageTwitter: twitter.com/filmshortageFacebook: facebook.com/filmshortageWebsite: filmshortage.comFilm Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
