• High Anxiety

With nervous laughter and charged moments, get ready to be on the edge of your seat with this selection of films that go deep.

Short Films

Simone

One hectic morning, a young mother attempts to navigate the New York City subway to get her baby to daycare on time. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/9oIgk8-Fu08

Baba

A middle-aged Iranian man makes a desperate bid to keep his apartment, as his relationship with his son unravels. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/1iuNan87C0Y

Queen of Pain

Charlotte, a telephone operator in a suicide prevention center, recognizes the voice of an ex-girlfriend, Lucile. Soon Lucile’s determination to end her life is confronted with feelings that are rekindled by their reunion. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/DybKkVDpNLo

Sunless

Trapped in the confines of a tiny submarine, two men attempting to set a record disagree on how to navigate a potentially serious issue with their vessel. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/xbiUazf5D44

Ricky

An ex-offender struggling with new freedom pursues redemption at all costs when given a job from his neighbor. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/tYiKWSNdesk

The Family Circus

A Vietnamese-American family's plan to cover up a drunk driving accident begins to unravel when their emotional baggage spills out in front of the police.

ShortFest 2023