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



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