ShortFest 2024 Program Index
All programs are listed by date and time
Codes of Conduct | Saturday, 1:45 PM
The unwritten rules of society can exasperate and confuse at every turn. From pathological liars to an unwanted surprise party and a philosophical 9-1-1 call, these shorts examine how we follow — and break from — prescribed norms. Read More
Close-Ups | Saturday, 2:15 PM
These documentary portraits take you inside the lives of a wide range of fascinating people with intimacy and beauty. Read More
Things We Do For Love | Saturday, 2:45 PM
Extremity and intimacy meet in these stories of momentous efforts mounted in the name of love. Read More
7 Deadly Sins | Saturday, 4:30 PM
Make your way through these seven selections that touch on each cardinal crime - gluttony, lust, greed, wrath, sloth, vanity, and pride. Transgression, depravity, and sinfulness abound. Read More
Like & Subscribe | Saturday, 5:00 PM
Dive into the swirling maelstrom of social media with these shorts exploring the drama, vanity, and the eternal quest for validation in the digital era's labyrinth. Read More
Who I Am | Saturday, 5:30 PM
Time to get existential. Meet these shorts who introduce their characters in ways that interrogate and illuminate how we define our identities. Read More
Thrills & Chills | Saturday, 7:30 PM
Buckle in for this hair-raising and unsettling series of disturbing genre shorts! Expect some unforgettable and gross moments. Read More
Local Spotlight: Fiction | Saturday, 7:45 PM
A collection of films showcasing our Desert, featuring local productions and works by folks who call it home. Read More
Beneath the Surface | Sunday, 1:00 PM
Whether encouraged or denied, with intention or by accident, something is brewing and bubbling up beneath the surface of these films. Read More
Thicker Than Water | Sunday, 1:30 PM
These films explore the connective tissue and complicated dynamics of bloodlines - all about family. Read More
Crossroads | Sunday, 2:00 PM
The characters in this program stand at a crucial juncture, facing pivotal decisions and life-altering events. Read More
Local Spotlight: Documentaries | Sunday, 3:30 PM
Spotlight on local documentaries featuring the arts, nature, and impactful non-profits. Read More
Closing Night | Sunday, 6:30 PM
Join us for closing night as we screen a collection of award-winning gems, reveal the crowd favorites, and bid adieu to an epic ShortFest. A grand finale not to be missed! Read More