PBS Short Film Festival
PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Grilled Queso
S2022 Ep1 | 13m 8s
A night in the life of a couple working in a food truck in the busiest areas in Austin.

Salvando A Salvador
S2022 Ep2 | 12m 1s
A dark comedy about three sisters who seek to do right by their deceased father.

17 Year Locust
S2022 Ep4 | 21m 14s
Haitian immigrant Rene moves to Louisiana with his wife in hopes of a new life.

Kantan Hereru
S2022 Ep7 | 16m 19s
A aging blacksmith tells stories from his past and shares the importance of his craft.

The Daily Aesthetics of Alexander Martin
S2022 Ep8 | 7m 48s
A documentary about Alexander, a queer artist and drag queen living in Peoria, Illinois.

Seahorse
S2022 Ep9 | 16m 25s
A young Yezidi girl wrestles quietly with her traumatic memories of the Mediterranean Sea.

When I'm Her
S2022 Ep10 | 14m 43s
Michael, once a ballet prodigy, finds refuge and liberation as his alter ego, Madame Olga.

The Piñata
S2022 Ep11 | 13m 34s
Mia finds it difficult to keep up appearances for her friends and family.

The Dig: Bmore Club
S2022 Ep12 | 4m 59s
Baltimore's unique music and dance genre is poised for a post-pandemic comeback.

Monograph: Lo Harris
S2022 Ep13 | 7m 29s
Self taught illustrator has transformed her practice into a full time art career.

You Can’t Stop Spirit
S2022 Ep15 | 16m 35s
The New Orleans Baby Doll maskers are a pivotal tradition of Black Mardi Gras.

Senior Prom
S2022 Ep16 | 14m 16s
For Triangle Square retirement home residents, “senior” prom takes on a whole new meaning.

My Chinatown, With Aloha
S2022 Ep17 | 10m 5s
Fourth-generation Chinese American explores family relationship to Honolulu's Chinatown.

Ala Moana Boys
S2022 Ep19 | 20m 42s
Five young men consider their futures and their families as they weigh the consequences.

Disrupted Borders
S2022 Ep21 | 19m 13s
A coming-of-age story about two best friends living on the US-Mexico border.

I'm Free, Now You Are Free
S2022 Ep22 | 15m 9s
A story about the reunion and repair between a formerly incarcerated political prisoner.

Osage Murders
S2022 Ep23 | 13m 22s
A documentary focusing on the events that occurred on the Osage reservation in the 1920s.

The First Monument
S2022 Ep24 | 15m 7s
The First Monument explores the commission of a bust of Mr. Newton.

Amplified Voices
S2022 Ep25 | 5m 34s
A community public mural project amplifies the voices of local artists.

Twice as Likely
S2022 Ep26 | 6m 18s
Why are Black infants twice as likely as White infants to die before their first birthday?

On All Fronts
S2022 Ep27 | 10m 40s
Family member reveals personal experiences never shared before with their loved ones.

Atomic Cafe
S2021 Ep1 | 10m 24s
An unlikely family-owned restaurant in Little Tokyo becomes a hot L.A. punk hangout.

Ta Hasso
S2021 Ep2 | 5m 45s
Members of the Kutturan Chamoru Foundation meet virtually to create an in-language chant.

Mothers for Justice
S2021 Ep3 | 16m 4s
Mom of son killed by police rallies mothers to demand justice on behalf of their sons.

Migratruse
S2021 Ep4 | 9m 57s
Powerful dance performance at Alabama plantation repurposed for reconciliation and art.

PHONY
S2021 Ep5 | 8m 38s
SUNNY, a young woman with anger management issues, has a troublesome grocery experience.

Story of Your Life
S2021 Ep6 | 4m 52s
What would you do if you only had 15 minutes left on Earth to live?

Forward Journey
S2021 Ep7 | 4m 52s
A surreal film following a woman as she unravels the mystery of what happened to her.

Chef Steven
S2021 Ep8 | 8m 2s
Baltimore chef helps feed others from the Franciscan center during the pandemic.

Ms Diva Trucker
S2021 Ep9 | 13m 11s
A long-haul trucker turns to YouTube to cope with the strain of driving.

Stacey Holloway
S2021 Ep10 | 5m 2s
From hugs to high fives, this sculptor fabricates physical contact during quarantine.

You and the Thing That You Love
S2021 Ep11 | 11m 51s
Nick Mullins was a promising skateboarder. Then it all changed overnight.

Kids Game
S2021 Ep12 | 10m 17s
Follows unlikely underserved teenagers on a hunt to harvest wildlife for their families.

Coup d’Etat Math
S2021 Ep13 | 8m 32s
Four stories that speak to the complex equation of each immigrant’s journey.

Luciela
S2021 Ep14 | 10m 3s
Luciela is about a fiercely independent Latina who is determined to celebrate 4th of July.

Guest of Honor
S2021 Ep15 | 12m 4s
Struck by tragedy, a couple has their anniversary party, when an unusual guest arrives.

The Love Bugs
S2021 Ep16 | 31m 55s
Renowned entomologists traveled to over 67 countries in over 60 years collecting insects.

Grab My Hand
S2021 Ep17 | 5m 22s
A personal story of grief and a message to all to cherish every moment while we can.

Mildred
S2021 Ep18 | 5m 52s
Twelve-year-old Mildred must lead her family through the hardships of the Depression era.

Deadly Jails
S2021 Ep19 | 13m 28s
Oklahoma has no system for handling or treating incarcerated people with mental illness.

Without a Whisper
S2021 Ep22 | 26m 48s
The untold untold story of how Indigenous women influenced the early suffragists.

Learning to Breathe
S2021 Ep23 | 9m 56s
Young black men reflect on who they are and their perspectives on race and social justice.

Kapaemahu
S2021 Ep25 | 8m 35s
The hidden history of four healing stones on Waikiki Beach, and the transgender spirits.

Official Trailer
1m 4s
Featuring “Stories that Stick” in 2022 to highlight the impact of powerful storytelling.

2022 PBS Short Film Festival Winner
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The votes are in! Congrats to our 2022 winner: Chilly and Milly wins the Juried Prize.

2021 PBS Short Film Festival Winner
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The votes are in! Congrats to our 2021 winner: Ms Diva Trucker wins the Juried Prize.

2020 PBS Short Film Festival Winners
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Joyride win Most Popular; In This Family wins the Juried Prize.
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