• Codes of Conduct

The unwritten rules of society can exasperate and confuse at every turn. From an awkward funeral, to an online video game feed, to marriage counseling, these shorts examine how we follow—and break—prescribed norms.

Short Films

Best Friends on a Summer Hike

Two men take an uneasy hike on a Northern California coastal trail. A cautionary tale.

Klette

Morgane, 26 years old, still lives with her mother, has not yet completed her studies, and her love life doesn’t get beyond one-night stands. Now it’s time for her to make a decision.

Movement

They wake up next to their loved one, have a job that suits them, and enjoy the simple things around them. Yet, in a society that constantly pushes and demands more, their joy is threatened by problems beyond them. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/DELYcGzWhnU

Eeva

It's a sad day in Eeva's life. The rain is pouring down at her husband's funeral. There is a lot of crying, too much wine, and a couple of strange dreams fill in the gaps.

Simo

Simo and Emad’s brotherhood is filled with competition and jealousy. In a desire to prove his popularity and his capabilities to his older brother, Simo does something that has the effect of a bomb on the whole family.

Bizarro World

A series of comedic, surreal, and sometimes dramatic films revolving around absurd, and quick stories. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/fJ_nHC8O0Ec

The Breakthrough

Jane and Teddy are on the brink of divorce – but when their marital problems come to a sticking point, they have an unexpected breakthrough.

ShortFest 2023