There was a time, many years ago, when moviegoers would be treated to a short film or two that filled the space between trailers for upcoming releases and the beginning of the feature presentation. In the earliest days of commercial cinema, the pre-feature shorts were often serialized adventure stories, but eventually the typical short was a brief animated comedy that featured popular characters such as Woody Woodpecker, Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny. Shorts are rarely seen on the big screen any more, but those early shorts established a genre that is now extremely diverse.
Disney's 1988 film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' reintroduced audiences to the concept of the pre-feature short by beginning the film with a short starring the feature's main character, Roger Rabbit. When Pixar helped to reinvigorate the market for animated films in the 1990s, the studio also helped to bring back the tradition by tacking an unrelated animated short to the front end of each of its new releases.
Animated traditions aside, shorts are rarely included in theatrical showings these days, but the rise of the internet as a medium for filming viewing has allowed the short film to establish itself as a legitimate stand-alone genre. Viewers can now more easily find bite-sized films, and shorts don't have to rely on distribution with feature films in order to reach a wide audience.
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With the growing influence of the Internet, short films are increasingly attracting more viewers and have become a popular medium for story-tellers. Such films are made with the urge to tell an engaging story and it is possible to do so in less than half the time and with a fraction budget. Short films are also a field for budding filmmakers and enthusiasts to come and play with their talent and skills before moving on to the big league.
We have rummaged through the files and bring to you a list of short films that you must not miss.
1. Bypass
Directed by Amit Kumar and set in the arid region of Rajasthan, Bypass stars Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in leading roles. This short uses no subtitles or dialogue, instead it solely relies on the performances by acclaimed actors and is rich in cinematography. Directed by Amit Kumar, it was made in 2003 when actors like Irrfan and Nawazuddin were struggling to make a mark in the industry.
2. Rastaa
Rastaa is the story of two boys, both beggars on the streets of Mumbai directed by Digvijay Chauhan. The film narrates the incident of a day in the life of these boys at a traffic signal, where they both struggle for survival. Shot in Canon 550 D, the film was screened at MAMI 2011.
3. That Day After Everyday
Made under Large Short Films by Anurag Kashyap and starring actress Radhika Apte in the lead role, this short focuses on the issue of eve teasing and molestation. Anurag Kashyap whose flair lies in narrating gritty realities of the modern world, provides the viewer with lots of grey characters. Written by Nitin Bharadwaj, the film keeps you glued till the end.
4. Black Mirror
Directed by Adi Burman this short tells the story of an orphaned boy, Ranu, who lost his parents in a bomb blast. Driven by hunger, he roams around in the streets of Mumbai and the story leads us to the dark side of the metro city through his perspective.
5. Little Terrorist
Nominated for Academy Award in the year 2005, this short film has been written and directed by Ashvin Kumar. The story is about an innocent Pakistani boy who crosses the border and reaches Indian soil in an attempt to fetch a cricket ball. The rest of the film follows him on his way back home.
6. Tubelight Ke Chand
With incredible music and sound design, this innocent film by Shlok Sharma takes us back to the good old days of childhood. With almost no dialogue, the film does a great job of keeping the viewer engrossed. The lead protagonist of the film, master Mohammed Shariq delivers a wonderful performances which makes the short a treat to watch.
7. Migration
This short film is directed by the acclaimed film-maker Mira Nair and written by Zoya Akhtar and Vishal Bhardwaj. Migration focuses on the sensitive issue of AIDS awareness and stars Irrfan Khan, Shiny Ahuja and Raima Sen in lead roles.
8. Afterglow
Winner of the National Award for the Best Short Film on family values at the 60th edition of the awards, Afterglow is a tragicomedy about a Parsi widow who has lost her husband and the condolence visitors who come in to offer their mock sympathy. Watch this gem of a film by Kaushal Oza, which gives a new perspective about family values to the viewer.
9. Ahalya
This Bengali film directed by Sujoy Ghosh of Kahaani fame, takes on the conceptualised version of Ramayana in a 14-minute short film. The film stars actress Radhika Apte and Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee. At a time when the short was released, it had created a lot of buzz in social media. The epic thriller is definitely a must watch.
10. Chai
Geetanjali Rao tells the story of four immigrants crafted together in a sequence of montages, this short film is about the modern day complexities of the struggles in a metro city. More than the story, Chai offers a different outlook towards life that cannot be forgotten.
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11. Nayantara's Necklace
Directed by Jaydeep Sarkar, Nayantara's Neckalce is a wonderfully crafted friendship between two women from different backgrounds. The film sketches out the aspirations of a middle class woman and attempts to take you behind what appears to the eye. What keeps the viewer hooked to the film is the rare detailing of its technique and the strong characterization told in a short film. The film stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Tillotma Shome in leading roles.
12. EL'AYICHI
The short stars by director TTT stars Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur. Watch it for it's humourous rapture and interesting storyline that is rare to come through in Indian cinema.
13. NaamKaran
Director - Konkana Sen Sharma
This short film directed by the talented actress Konkana Sen Sharma. The film is about the lifestyle of a pickpocket and she exhibits the detailed research of getting in the skin of the character, it's mentality and thought. Above all, the short is crisp and compact which makes it for a good watch.
14. That Sunday
This short film was officially selected for the Cannes. That Sunday is about the story of a woman getting raped and the confrontation that follows post the traumatic incident. Watch it, you will be stunned.
There are many short films which deserve to make it to the list, but these are a few gems are a good place to start.
Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham follows Spider-Ham as he faces off against bad guys, chows down on hot dogs, and makes plenty of food-based puns.
Country: USAGenre: Action, Animation, Comedy, Family, ShortWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The ProtégéThe ProtégéHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
A womanâs attempt to reconnect with her estranged family ends with murder and suspicion.
Country: USAGenre: ActionWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
From Friend to FiancéFrom Friend to FiancéHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
When Ted gets engaged to the high school mean girl and asks Jess, his childhood best friend, to plan their wedding, things get complicated. Her true feelings for Ted keepâ¦
Country: Canada, USAGenre: RomanceWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on DutyHailey Dean Mysteries: Death on DutyHD IMDb: 6.7201990 min
Psychologist and former prosecutor Hailey Dean aids her friend Detective Garland Fincher in investigating the murder of his former Marine friend. With a growing list of suspects who each seemâ¦
Country: USAGenre: MysteryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for MurdeHailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for MurdeHD IMDb: 7.3201990 min
Psychologist and former prosecutor, Hailey Dean, helps her friend, Detective Fincher Garland, in investigating a rapidly growing string of murders at Atlanta Memorial Hospital when Fincherâs girlfriend is named aâ¦
Country: USAGenre: MysteryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Life After FlashLife After FlashHD IMDb: 4.2201790 min
Bahasa inggris sd. Life After Flash is a feature documentary that captures the real man behind the legend that is âFlash Gordonâ, and features cast and crew looking back at the filming ofâ¦
Country: UKGenre: DocumentaryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Urban CountryUrban CountryHD IMDb: 7.3201890 min
A troubled young girl must choose between a carefree and exciting life in the city and a hard-work, no-frills country lifestyle in order to learn who she really is andâ¦
Country: USAGenre: Comedy, Drama, FamilyWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
ShadowlandsShadowlandsHD IMDb: 4.2201830 min
Shadowlands is a world much like our own but with paranormal occurrences. Shadowlands explores love in three separate stories â a couple renegotiating a relationship, a narcissist grasping â¦
Country: CanadaGenre: DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The Accidental Prime MinisterThe Accidental Prime MinisterHD IMDb: 6.32019112 min
Explores Manmohan Singhâs tenure as the Prime Minister of India and the kind of control he had over the cabinet and the country.
Country: IndiaGenre: Biography, DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The Legend of 5 Mile CaveThe Legend of 5 Mile CaveHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
A mysterious drifter bonds with a boy with tales of the West. Past and present collide when a lawman appears seeking long-lost gold.
Country: USAGenre: WesternWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Fireman Sam: Set for Action!Fireman Sam: Set for Action!HD IMDb: 5.6201862 min
The alarm has sounded and the Pontypandy crew is off to rescue their friends and others in need. From engine sparks and wild fireworks to water rescue and more, youâ¦
Country: UKGenre: Action, Adventure, Animation, FamilyWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The Poison RoseThe Poison RoseHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
Inspired by classic film Noir the âThe Poison Roseâ, stars Carson Phillips, an ex-football star turned PI, whoâs got a soft spot for a lady in distress. Like the classicâ¦
Country: Italy, USAGenre: ThrillerWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The PerfectionThe PerfectionHD IMDb: 7.7201890 min
A cello prodigyâs pursuit for perfection takes a sinister turn.
Country: USAGenre: Drama, Horror, ThrillerWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
BooksmartBooksmartHD IMDb: 7.52019102 min
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of theirâ¦
Country: USAGenre: ComedyWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
AvengementAvengementHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
While released on furlough from prison, a lowly criminal evades his guards and returns to his old haunts to take revenge on the people that made him a cold-hearted killerâ¦.
Country: UKGenre: Action, CrimeWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Rim of the WorldRim of the WorldHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
Four misfit teenagers join forces to save the world when an alien invasion interrupts their summer camp.
Country: USAGenre: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-FiWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
AssimilateAssimilateHD IMDb: 4.2201690 min
Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.
Country: USAGenre: Sci-FiWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDDVD
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers ExperienceThe Unauthorized Bash Brothers ExperienceDVD IMDb: 4.5201986 min
The Lonely Island spoofs notorious baseball stars Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothersâ 1980s heyday.
Country: USAGenre: Comedy, Short, SportWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
After MariaAfter MariaHD IMDb: 4.2201935 min
Strong Puerto Rican women forced to flee the island after Hurricane Maria have bonded like family in a FEMA hotel in the Bronx. They seek stability in their new lifeâ¦
Country: USAGenre: ComedyWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDDVD
Red IslandRed IslandDVD IMDb: 3.5201890 min
A distressed couple become stranded on an isolated island only to get hunted by an unforeseen force.
Country: CanadaGenre: HorrorWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HD720p HD
Five Feet ApartFive Feet Apart720p HD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
A pair of teenagers with life-threatening illnesses meet in a hospital and fall in love.
Country: USAGenre: Drama, RomanceWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Funny StoryFunny StoryHD IMDb: 7.5201884 min
A tragic comedy about a well-intentioned father who inadvertently wreaks havoc on the life of his estranged daughter.
Country: USAGenre: Comedy, DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
IsabelleIsabelleHD IMDb: 6.0201881 min
After moving into the perfect New England neighborhood, an all-American coupleâs dream of starting a family shatters as they descend into the depths of paranoia and must struggle to surviveâ¦
Country: Canada, USAGenre: Horror, ThrillerWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
JoyJoyHD IMDb: 4.2201899 min
Joy earns money through sex work, trying to pay off her âmadamâ to earn her freedom. Joy has almost paid her off when she is asked to supervise Precious, aâ¦
Country: AustriaGenre: DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Rituals of GuiltRituals of GuiltHD IMDb: 4.2201887 min
When a young black suburban woman named Mona is devastated by the death of her first husband John, little did she know that dreams of his murder and voodoo wouldâ¦
Country: USAGenre: DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Shed of the DeadShed of the DeadHD IMDb: 5.8201990 min
Adobe lightroom cc serial number. Trevor is âbetween jobsâ. He spends his days avoiding his nagging heifer of a wife by hiding out in his allotment shed and painting figurines for his wargames with hisâ¦
Country: UKGenre: Comedy, HorrorWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Swamp Zombies 2Swamp Zombies 2HD IMDb: 7.8201890 min
The hottest reality TV Show in the world, âLucky Stiffsâ, is about to get even more hot. Contestants from all over the globe try to win big cash prizes andâ¦
Country: USAGenre: Action, Comedy, HorrorWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The Queenâs CorgiThe Queenâs CorgiHD IMDb: 5.5201985 min
The British monarchâs (Dame Julie Waltersâ) favorite dog gets lost from the palace and finds himself at a dog fight club. He then begins his long journey to find hisâ¦
Country: BelgiumGenre: Animation, Comedy, FamilyWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The KidThe KidHD IMDb: 6.52019100 min
The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kidâs encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett.
Country: USAGenre: Biography, Drama, WesternWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The PrecipiceThe PrecipiceHD IMDb: 4.2201886 min
The Precipice is set in a pre-apocalyptic world where 2 soldiers, 1 Woman and 1 Man, traverse enemy territory in order to find the location that holds the key toâ¦
Country: USAGenre: Action, Thriller, WarWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Unlawful JusticeUnlawful JusticeHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
An agitated police officer is set on a collision course with an African-American teenager determined to escape poverty.
Country: USAGenre: Crime, DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey StoryBeing Frank: The Chris Sievey StoryHD IMDb: 8.32018105 min
Itâs a documentary about the life of eccentric comidian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge paper macheâ head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after diedâ¦.
Country: UKGenre: Documentary, MusicWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Iâm Going To Break Your HeartIâm Going To Break Your HeartHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
Married Canadian musicians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida work together to write new songs while also working on their relationship.
Country: CanadaGenre: DocumentaryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Island of the Hungry GhostsIsland of the Hungry GhostsHD IMDb: 7.32018![]()
Millions of crabs journey across Australiaâs Christmas Island in one of the planetâs largest land migrations.
Country: Australia, Germany, UKGenre: DocumentaryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Kilian Jornet: Path to EverestKilian Jornet: Path to EverestHD IMDb: 7.8201880 min
Kilian Jornet, a world-renowned mountain runner, succeeds in completing the historic double ascent of Everest in one week, alone and without oxygen in May 2017
Country: SpainGenre: DocumentaryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
King of BeastsKing of BeastsHD IMDb: 4.2201890 min
The story of lion trophy hunters in Africa. KING OF BEASTS offers a close-up on the world of the controversial âsportâ of lion hunting.
Country: USAGenre: Action, Adventure, DocumentaryWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Oblivion VersesOblivion VersesHD IMDb: 6.7201792 min
When the elderly caretaker of a remote morgue discovers the body of a young woman killed during a protest, he embarks on a magical odyssey to give her a properâ¦
Country: Chile, France, Germany, NetherlandsGenre: DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
Sailing Into LoveSailing Into LoveHD IMDb: 4.2201990 min
Biology teacher Claire is a bridesmaid and conducts a class on Blue Island. Claire takes action when she learns her former boyfriend works for the developer building a resort onâ¦
Country: USAGenre: Drama, RomanceWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
ThackerayThackerayHD IMDb: 5.32019120 min
Biographical account of Shiv Sena Supremo, Balasaheb Thackeray.
Country: IndiaGenre: Biography, DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDHD
The Guard of AuschwitzThe Guard of AuschwitzHD IMDb: 7.7201890 min
Follows the events of the Holocaust through the eyes of an SS Soldier.
Country: UKGenre: DramaWatch MovieWatch Movie 1080HDLogin access is disabled
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