2020 ShortFest Archive
Women Filmmakers
Women at the helm.
Deseo
Deseo follows Selene, a Spanish woman living in New York, on an evening in Williamsburg. Unsatisfied with her own life and intrigued by a woman she meets that night, Selene seizes an opportunity to “help” this woman in need, immersing herself in her reality. The line between helping without asking and taking advantage of her... Read More
Running Time: 11
Egg Cup Requiem
A collector reveals the story behind his lifelong obsession.
In competition for Best Documentary Short
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Running Time: 12
The Fabric of You
In the Bronx in the era of 1950s McCarthyism, everybody wants to look the same. Michael, a gay twenty-something-year-old mouse, hides his true identity while he works as a tailor. When Isaac enters the shop one day, he offers the escapism and love Michael craves.
WINNER: Best Animated Short
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Running Time: 11
The Feeling
Brandi and Alex are sibling realtors at the top of their game...until they meet their biggest fan and everything they care about is put in jeopardy.
In competition for Best Comedy Short
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Running Time: 17
Flower Shadow Serenade
A grandmother's spirit returns in search of her identity on the eve of the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore, the scent of a night song the only fragrance leading her home.
In competition for Best Student International Short
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Running Time: 11
For Your Sake
Nepal is facing a generational change. Two daughters of a Tamang family are preparing to study abroad. Their hopes for a better life are high, but the price is immeasurable. They have to leave behind what is the Tamang people's greatest good: their family.
WINNER: Best Student Documentary Short
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Running Time: 38
Friends Like That
After getting dumped, Maia seeks solace by crashing with her best ex Alex.
In competition for Best Student U.S. Short and Best LGBT+ Short
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Running Time: 8
Girl and Body
After collapsing during rehearsals, a young dancer struggles to make sense of her mysterious medical condition and her even more enigmatic hospital roommate.
In competition for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes
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Running Time: 19
Girl Callin’
Edibles, vape pens, diner food…all failed attempts to remedy an epic hangover for OG best buds Pari and Ronald during their time at the Last Chance Café.
In competition for Best U.S. Short
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Running Time: 15