ShortFest 2024 Program Index
All programs are listed by date and time
A Dose of Reality | Thursday, 2:00 PM
This collection of nonfiction shorts captures stories from real life, which can sometimes be stranger than fiction. Read More
Welcome to the Neighborhood | Thursday, 2:30 PM
Take a peek over the fence with this collection highlighting the significance and allure of local community, hometown belonging, and the impact of outsiders. Read More
Parental Control | Thursday, 3:00 PM
There are few spaces richer for mining stories than in between parents and their children - whether they span oceans or let in no light. Read More
A World Imagined | Thursday, 5:00 PM
An intriguing blend of science and speculative fiction through a collection of eclectic films that explore imagined futures and offer fresh perspectives on our present reality. Read More
High Anxiety | Thursday, 5:30 PM
Clench your jaw and whiten your knuckles with these tense, tight rope walking shorts that take place in moments of peak pressure. Read More
Failure to Launch | Thursday, 6:00 PM
While being an unavoidable part of life, adulting can be a harder process for some. Read More
Gayla | Thursday, 8:00 PM
Queer life takes center stage on silver screen in this varied program showcasing the lives - political, artistic, and otherwise - of a kaleidoscopic community. Read More
All About My Mother | Friday, 11:00 AM
Whether touching or comedic, these stories traverse the world of motherhood, spotlighting the enduring impact our mothers leave on our lives. Read More
Growing Pains | Friday, 11:30 AM
Sensitive, fantastical and sobering, these coming-of-age shorts encapsulate the delicate and diverse experiences of today’s youth. Read More
Strictly Business | Friday, 12:00 PM
The 9 to 5 is dead - these shorts explore the ever expanding, never ending, shapeshifting workday and how working people live their actual lives within it. Read More
Coupling & Uncoupling | Friday, 2:00 PM
A captivating collection of stories that explore the dynamics of human relationships – from coming together to breaking apart, all conveyed with a blend of passion, humor, and wistfulness that feels just right. Read More
The Sun Shines Bright | Friday, 2:30 PM
Embrace the summer spirit with these warm-weather films replete with sizzling tension, fleeting romance, and scorching holidays. Read More
The History of Us | Friday, 3:00 PM
From personal to shared histories, this collection of films looks at the stories that shape us — the choices, the moments, the people. Read More
Communication Breakdowns | Friday, 5:00 PM
Some hilarious and some heartbreaking, these mistunderstandings change the trajectory of conversations, relationships, and lives. Read More
Power Plays | Friday, 5:30 PM
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. Read More
Behind the Camera | Friday, 6:00 PM
It's Hollywood baby! Pull back the curtain and follow these films into behind the scenes shenanigans. Read More
Late Night | Friday, 8:00 PM
The absurd and the surreal converge in this collection of after-dark shorts, featuring a wild range of stories with peculiar situations. Read More
Brief Encounters | Saturday, 11:00 AM
Our most profound and memorable experiences occur in the shortest of time spans. These films examine the abiding impact of terse exchanges and fleeting interactions. Read More
Shorties! | Saturday, 11:30 AM
Films for kids and the young at heart, this mix of family-friendly fare features a variety of animated and live-action tales. Read More
Face the Music | Saturday, 12:00 PM
Be it through instruments, dance, or playlists, these shorts explore the role music plays in our lives, our memories, and our imaginations. Read More