• Power Plays

Tense standoffs, risky gambits, and subtle manipulation characterize these stories about the lengths we go to control our own lives—and sometimes those of others.

Short Films

AZI

During a weekend vacation with her best friend’s family, 17-year-old Azi gets caught up in an unexpected game with another guest.

CHICKENSHIT

At the height of summer, two rowdy young boys spend the afternoon tearing through the countryside. But when they come across an electric fence, a competitive game sparks something unexpected between them.

FRENCH

A nail appointment takes a dramatic turn as Sari, Alona's manicurist and confidante, suspects her of betrayal.

TRAPPED

A high school janitor runs into a set of unexpected obstacles.

WE DID NOT CONSENT

For decades, a secret unit in London’s Metropolitan police infiltrated local activist groups and formed romantic relationships with their targets. Now, three women revisit scenes from their lives in order to reclaim the narrative and make sense of what happened.

ShortFest 2024