Browse short films

3 min · English · Animation · Comedy · Drama

A swallowed seed turns an ordinary snack into a strange predicament. Try this brief animated comedy for a playful twist on an old childhood warning.

7 min · English · Animation

A father’s first attempt at his daughter’s hairstyle turns an everyday act of care into a tender story about family and connection.

4 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

A wordless four-minute animation: a piece of bread tries to escape its fate and finds an unexpected way of looking at life.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Warm up with “Timber”, a darkly funny animated fable in which freezing logs discover that staying alive together may cost them everything.

4 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Steve Cutts's “MAN” compresses humanity's appetite for the natural world into a few sharp, darkly funny minutes that linger long after.

4 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Even an old refrigerator can worry about being replaced. Watch for an animated friendship story about assumptions and the trouble they cause.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Romance

Spend four sweet minutes with “In a Heartbeat”, where a shy boy's runaway heart says exactly what he is too nervous to admit.

13 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

For the crush that begins with a familiar face and a few shared floors. A short romance about noticing someone in an everyday space.

11 min · English · Romance · Drama

Two people nobody would have paired find themselves drawn together. Eleven minutes of sincere, small-scale romance.

8 min · English · Horror

Aaron Fradkin's eight-minute English horror with Valeska Miller as a ballerina whose reflection stops following her lead. Beautifully choreographed dread.

16 min · English · Drama

A young girl makes her home on a beach, and a chance connection begins to change what that life looks like. Choose Jada for a tender, quietly moving drama about resilience and being seen.

40 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

For a longer short-film break, try Kadhal Ondru Kanden's mix of romance, comedy and mixed emotions, with Ashwin Kumar, Rio Raj and Nakshathra Nagesh.

15 min · English · Science fiction

One astronaut, one experimental spacecraft, and the possibility of going too far. Try this if space exploration leaves you wondering what might lie beyond the next leap.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation

Daniel Martínez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez's wordless CGI animation: in a grey, busy world, a father named Copi tries to teach his son Paste the right way to live. But what is the right way?

9 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Oscar-nominated animator Cordell Barker's stop-motion comedy, presented by The New Yorker's Screening Room. A boy daydreams through biology class about godlike powers, and the results are gloriously petty.

4 min · English · Drama

Four minutes from director Maaz Khan with Diana Von Gruning and Younes Mohamed: a compact reminder, in English, that first impressions can be badly wrong.

8 min · English · Animation

Small paws, big determination. Follow Andy's journey for an animated story about perseverance, help and finding a purpose.

18 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil drama in which kindness and family bonds slowly challenge a violent man's view of the world. Seventeen thoughtful minutes.

30 min · Malayalam · Drama

On a rainy evening, Chandra decides to tell her husband Das something intimate she has kept to herself. The disclosure upends everything the couple believed about each other, leaving both of them to ask whether their life together can go on as before.

35 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Settle in with this Malayalam romance from Nahas Hidhayath, starring Unni Lalu and Nayana Elza, with Joel Johns's song 'Hello Hello' setting the mood.

29 min · Tamil · Drama

Settle in for a Tamil drama in which a mother and her teenage daughter face an unexpected pregnancy and the pressures closing in around them. A pick for a quietly searching family story.

3 min · No dialogue · Horror

Getting ready for bed, a woman switches off the hall light and sees a silhouetted figure at the far end of the hallway. Each time she flicks the light back off, the figure appears closer.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A wordless animation: a strange creature races against time to finish the most important thing it will ever make. Six minutes that linger long after.

28 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Dileep is there to photograph an engagement, but meeting Shalini changes the picture. Settle in with this sweet Malayalam romance starring Aswin Jose and Mamitha Baiju.

23 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Settle in for a Tamil drama about a young woman pushed into a marriage without a choice, and the open question of whether love or freedom lies ahead.

20 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Make time for a Tamil romantic short from Vijay Sethupathi Productions and Pocketmoney Films. A pick for discovering this team's take on everyday affection.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A village romance comes with a playful short-film frame. Try Soulmates - Oru Saathukkudi Pranayam for a quirky Malayalam love-story break.

18 min · Hindi · Drama

For everyone who's wondered who takes care of the person taking care of everyone else. Seema's decision puts everyday household work in a new light.

15 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Neeraj Pandey's comedy for Royal Stag Barrel Select stars Manoj Bajpayee as a man waiting in a hotel room for the woman he's having an affair with, and nothing goes to plan.

11 min · Spanish · Animation · Drama

A new classmate changes María's daily life. Choose Cuerdas for an animated story about friendship, connection and making room for someone different.

3 min · No dialogue · Drama

Two minutes is all “Chalk” needs to leave its mark: a small, tender story of a child's longing, inspired by a true wartime incident.

10 min · No dialogue · Horror · Thriller

A wordless ten-minute horror: a woman wakes on a curved slope above an endless drop and has to hold on. Simple, vertiginous and hugely watched.

7 min · English · Horror · Thriller

A family has one rule: keep ignoring the dangerous presence in the house. A seven-minute English horror that tests your nerves.

5 min · English · Animation · Drama

A tiny story with a generous heart. Stay for the moment when its perspective opens up.

13 min · English · Horror

Felipe Vargas's English horror for Dark Fun: a boy in an orphanage discovers the shadowy creature that collects the children's teeth, and wants more. Twelve chilling minutes.

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Two past love stories meet at an unlikely wedding. Try this Hindi comedy-drama for a twist on arranged marriage, honesty and second chances.

25 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Try “Enai Saaithaale” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy. Krish and Aishu embark on a breezy romantic journey.

24 min · Hindi · Drama

A caregiver's first day with Giri, an elderly man living with Alzheimer's who keeps calling for his wife. A Royal Stag Barrel Select Hindi drama about acceptance, bittersweet and beautifully acted.

8 min · English · Horror · Thriller

Dylan Clark's eight-minute horror: a young woman giving a presentation on a religious painting starts to doubt what she can see in it.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Nayantara's Necklace”. An accidental friendship between two unlikely women, and a necklace.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation · Romance · Drama

Make room for “Lost & Found”, a tender Australian stop-motion tale in which a knitted dinosaur gives everything, stitch by stitch, for the fox he loves.

17 min · English · Comedy · Romance

A parking attendant who validates tickets with heartfelt compliments discovers how much a small kindness can change a life, including his own. Sixteen feel-good minutes.

12 min · English · Drama · Comedy

An Irish short about a boy from Africa on his first day at a new school, with memories of home shaping everything he sees. Funny, moving and twelve minutes long.

21 min · English · Drama

Six-year-old Libby has lived in silence until a caring social worker opens up a way to communicate. Turn on the captions and settle in with this moving British drama about a deaf child being understood.

14 min · English · Drama · Thriller

An ordinary school day becomes a child's fight for safety. Watch for a restrained, emotionally difficult perspective on the people at the centre of gun violence.

17 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

Nguyen-Anh Nguyen's sci-fi thriller for DUST: two astronauts wake adrift in space and return to their ship to learn why the mission failed.

13 min · English · Drama · Romance

What do you hold on to when everything is changing? Try this for a teenager's search for meaning at the end of high school.

35 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Shyamlal's thirty-four-minute Malayalam romance follows a just-married couple through one misty midnight of love, anger and old wounds. Starring Sourav Syam and Ashika Asokan.

16 min · English · Comedy · Drama

An eight-year-old's crush on his teacher leads to a challenge with surprisingly serious stakes. A sixteen-minute Irish comedy-drama.

16 min · English · Horror · Thriller

A couple receive a mysterious box with instructions that make looking away dangerous. A sixteen-minute English horror that plays with what you can't see.

13 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

A phone call reaches across an old relationship and a difficult lockdown. Try this short reunion with Karthik and Jessie for a conversation about longing, boundaries and finding the will to continue.

27 min · Malayalam · Romance

Let the songs lead in this Malayalam musical romance with Sarjano Khalid and Gouri G Kishan, scored by Vishnu Shyam and featuring the track 'Vellai Poove'.

31 min · Hindi · Drama

Aarti Chhabria directs Darshan Jariwala as a wealthy businessman who, facing death, leaves everything to seek peace in Varanasi. A thirty-one-minute Hindi drama about what really matters.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

Gregg Helvey's Oscar-nominated drama about Kavi, a boy forced into bonded labour at a brick kiln who dreams of school and cricket. Its makers cite more than 100 festivals and 50 awards.

30 min · Hindi · Thriller

Is Kavita facing reality, a dream, or something harder to explain? Try this Hindi mystery for a situation that keeps shifting beneath her feet.

30 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

Kiran Josey's Malayalam rom-com for AVISIO: a workshop owner looking for love meets a woman who just wants to get on with her life. Thirty well-loved minutes.

22 min · Hindi · Science fiction · Drama

A robot built to serve begins to question the people around him. Try Anukul for a Hindi science-fiction short about consciousness, power and the ethics of creating an obedient helper.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

A dark-skinned young woman faces everyday prejudice about her looks and finds her own worth. Indiark Entertainments' Malayalam drama with Lakshmika Sajeevan, one of the cafe's best-liked films.

23 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil family drama about the pressure piled on children over marks and exams, and what one mark can cost.

19 min · English · Drama

One night, a teenager with nowhere to sleep and a deafblind man waiting for his bus find their way to each other. Settle in for a warm, quietly moving drama about empathy.

20 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A selfish executive is trapped in a restroom time loop and has to face other versions of himself to get out. Twenty minutes of clever, funny sci-fi.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

Two girls from very different homes are brought together by a lunch box during the Ganesh festival. Six Sigma Films' warm Hindi drama, finished by MMC viewers.

27 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance · Comedy

Love can be awkward at any age. Try this short for two generations finding their way through romance, family and unexpected connections.

6 min · English · Animation

Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter's Oscar-nominated stop-motion, adapted from Ron Koertge's poem: a son remembers his father through the art of packing a suitcase. Five perfect minutes.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil drama about the relationships children need in order to grow confident. Eighteen quietly affecting minutes.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance · Drama

A Malayalam rom-com about the question every young couple in Kerala hears sooner or later: when's the wedding? Twenty-six warm, funny minutes.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

The excitement and complications of love take centre stage. Watch this Malayalam romance for a story about two women and the relationship they build.

14 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Naseeruddin Shah and Shernaz Patel star in a Hindi romance set in one small café, where an old love is glimpsed across the room and a young couple face their parting.

19 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

Two isolated brothers barely surviving after a mysterious attack meet a stranger who threatens their fragile world. A nineteen-minute English sci-fi thriller.

9 min · No dialogue · Fantasy · Romance

Not a single word is spoken in Inbox, so glances and gestures carry this small fantasy love story. A gentle pick for when you want romance told in silence.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Settle in with Manu and Reenu, an aspiring actor and a dance student, as everyday moments become the heart of their romance.

20 min · Tamil · Romance

An arranged marriage is only the beginning of getting to know someone. Try this Tamil musical romance for a couple finding their way towards love.

24 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama with Sonu TP: a telecaller who has never cared about the people on the line is handed an unexpected responsibility. MMC viewers have watched it to the end.

8 min · Tamil · Drama

A small village boy longs for a balloon that costs five rupees, which he cannot afford. After making a few sacrifices he finally gets it, and the film follows what happens next.

22 min · Hindi · Drama

Yash Verma's Hindi family drama with Sanjay Mishra, Neeraj Purohit and Anupriya Goenka: siblings rush home after a worrying call from their father and find him cooking kheer. Selfish or selfless, what does family love ask of us?

23 min · English · Drama · Thriller

A college student who feels threatened seeks shooting lessons and a sense of control from a survivalist. A twenty-two-minute English drama about fear and power.

1 min · No dialogue · Drama

A one-minute lift for anyone who missed their people in 2020: a lonely drummer, no band in sight, and an imagination that refuses to stay quiet.

14 min · Kannada · Thriller

A Kannada horror-thriller with English subtitles: Pruthvi drives alone at night and gives a lift to a woman who tells him about the dead witch haunting the next village.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

A school lunch box opens a window onto a family's daily struggle. Settle in with this Tamil drama about a child learning what it really takes to put food on the table.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A breezy Tamil romantic comedy written by Janani Pradeep and directed by Eniyan Shanmugavel. Sixteen easy minutes.

41 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

A home nurse caring for an elderly woman in a remote house starts to doubt his own sanity. A forty-one-minute Malayalam thriller.

20 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

School memories and an affection never spoken come back in this nostalgic Tamil romance. Twenty minutes.

22 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Who decides which rules we have to live by? Open Your Mind uses satire to question the everyday restrictions people place on one another.

18 min · English · Science fiction · Horror · Thriller

A missing body leads a physician to a secret experiment on the edge of life and death. A seventeen-minute English sci-fi horror.

37 min · Bengali · Drama

Suman Mukhopadhyay and Gargee Roy Chowdhury play a couple suffocating at home during the COVID lockdown, one anxious and one hopeful. A thirty-six-minute Bengali drama about finding air to breathe.

18 min · Hindi · Drama

Ask a mother how she is, and really listen. This tender Hindi drama with Seema Pahwa and Palomi Ghosh sits with the quiet struggles a mother hides behind 'everything is fine'.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

A child's simple wish for a cake becomes his mother's quiet mission. Settle in with Half Cake, a Hindi short about a single mother's resilience and the small sacrifices behind an ordinary treat.

5 min · Tamil · Comedy

Pradeep Ranganathan, later of Love Today, stars in Kamal Prakash's four-minute Tamil comedy about a die-hard single guy, styled after a Rudy Mancuso music video.

32 min · English · Science fiction · Drama

A thirty-one-minute English sci-fi drama: an interplanetary hauler trying to provide for his daughter is forced to face his past and some hard choices.

5 min · Tamil · Comedy

A four-minute Tamil satire about modern relationships, which its maker calls the turning point of his career.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

For anyone who has struggled to say what they feel, Zuni turns toward the emotions that can get lost in everyday pressure and family life.

24 min · Hindi · Drama

A Hindi drama released for Women's Day that asks how 'woke' a modern family really is when it comes under pressure. Starring Geeta A. Sharma and B Shantanu.

11 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Malayalam rom-com in which a marriage visit turns into romantic misunderstandings and comic complications. Ten and a half minutes.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

A small birthday wish carries enormous weight in this Hindi drama with Rasika Dugal. Inspired by the 2014 Peshawar school attack, it is a hard but deeply humane watch.

28 min · Malayalam · Drama

Settle in with “Mallika Vilasam”, a feel-good Malayalam story about a protective man whose suspicion of a young writer, drawing close to the woman he calls mother, may give way to something like family.

20 min · Tamil · Drama

Lakshmi Devy directs and stars in this Tamil drama about a bright young woman raised never to have an opinion. Its makers report awards at several international festivals.

12 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

Mark Slutsky's English sci-fi for DUST: a struggling lawyer wakes in a doorless room, chosen to negotiate for the whole human race. Eleven tense minutes.

16 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller · Drama

An English sci-fi thriller: two estranged brothers caught in a repeating chain of events try to stop a tragedy. Fifteen tense, emotional minutes.

13 min · English · Drama

Teacher Robert Brammel and his student Jin form an unusual bond shadowed by guilt and loss. A twelve-minute English drama.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

Sudeesh Kanaujia's Hindi drama about a well-educated man lost in daily routine, and how one person's outlook can change another's. An official screening at the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival, per its makers.

3 min · No dialogue · Drama

Life is simple, so why complicate it? This wordless short from Vignesh Venugopal turns a small obstacle into a gentle nudge about the paths we leave for others.

31 min · Tamil · Horror

Settle in for a longer Tamil ghost story. A pick for viewers in the mood for horror and suspense.

15 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

A Hindi drama about Rewa, a bride on the brink of her wedding who dares to take one last journey of her own before taking the leap. Fourteen minutes on doubt and courage.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

A Malayalam comedy about a newly married couple and the gap between expectation and reality. Seventeen minutes.

2 min · No dialogue · Drama

A wordless, under-two-minute short made, as its maker puts it, for those still awake at 2 a.m. Pour a late cup and settle in.

17 min · Marathi · Comedy · Drama

A festive Marathi comedy from BhaDiPa: Malhaar Rathod and Atisha Naik star in Sarang Sathaye's warm story of a first attempt at Ganesh Chaturthi modaks. Sixteen minutes, best with something sweet nearby.

12 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil short from Puducherry's Trust for Youth and Child Leadership that takes up social disability and education. Choose it for a socially minded story about how learners are seen.

9 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An eight-minute Tamil romance about family judgement and the choice to stand beside the person you love.

18 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A Tamil rom-com that sends a couple back to an old relationship and the arguments that never quite ended.

22 min · English · Romance · Comedy

Joe Gillette's English romantic dramedy: a melancholy best man escapes the wedding crowd and meets Jessie. A sweet, witty twenty-two minutes about how strangers really connect.

30 min · Hindi · Drama

A home holds more than its walls. Watch for an artist and his family facing what it means to leave during Partition.

9 min · Hindi · Drama

Parag Dubey's eight-minute Hindi drama about a nanny and her employer, which its makers say has won several best short film awards. Small, warm and quietly devastating.

16 min · English · Romance · Comedy

An arranged date is a meeting of expectations as much as people. Try this if you enjoy stories about belonging, family and finding a connection.

37 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A modern matchmaking story gives this Kochi-set romantic comedy a familiar starting point: the hopes and awkwardness of meeting someone new.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

From the makers of Jeevana, a Malayalam romance starring Unni Lalu and Aparna Janardhanan. Twenty-one bittersweet minutes.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A hospital drip and a chance meeting set off an unlikely romance in this eighteen-minute Malayalam rom-com.

13 min · English · Comedy · Drama · Horror · Fantasy

For Owen, resisting a compulsion feels as if the world could end. This dark comedy takes that fear literally, mixing an everyday struggle with wildly escalating stakes.

7 min · Hindi · Comedy

Madhoo and Parzaan Dastur star in Nitesh V. Ranglani's six-minute Hindi Mother's Day comedy: a tribute to the love, care and scolding we can't do without.

11 min · Tamil · Drama

On a rainy Sunday, a barber and his regular customer talk about their lives and the pressures of modern society. Eleven warm Tamil minutes.

13 min · English · Horror · Drama

A family dinner becomes impossible to separate from grief. Choose The Dinner After for a horror short where the feelings Angela tries to escape will not stay outside the room.

25 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Netflix India's Malayalam comedy: the boss leaves early, and the office staff attempt a heist of their own. Twenty-five minutes; MMC viewers have watched it to the end.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

A forgotten birthday makes room for a woman’s own wishes. Watch for the person behind the family role.

28 min · Malayalam · Thriller

The cafe's most-watched film: a city-born boy visits his ancestral home in Kerala and meets traditions and terrors that stay with him for years. Twenty-seven minutes of slow-building Malayalam dread.

14 min · Malayalam · Drama

Settle in with a young bride who refuses to accept the household rules the other women have long made peace with, and watch her questions begin to change them too.

14 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A Kutti Stories Malayalam drama about a young woman whose relationship choices run into family expectations and dependence.

11 min · English · Drama

Pull up a chair for “No More Wings”, a warm, bittersweet two-hander in which childhood friends Isaac and Jude catch up over fried chicken as their lives drift in different directions.

22 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy

A broken window grill lets a homeless man slip into a night-shift worker's home, and he grows attached to it. Its makers list best short film at the Indian Film Festival of Boston. Twenty-two bittersweet Hindi minutes.

10 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A ten-minute Malayalam romance that runs into the family expectations tied to horoscopes and marriage.

4 min · English · Comedy · Thriller

Alex Brooks's four-minute comedy-thriller: two criminals discover they've picked the same hiding place.

12 min · Malayalam · Animation · Fantasy

Studio Eeksaurus's Malayalam animation: storyteller P.N.K. Panicker shares the uncanny spirits and tall tales of his neighbourhood. Twelve playful, eerie minutes.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil social drama about the dignity and hardship of sanitation workers. Twenty-one minutes that change how you see a familiar job.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

An awkward first meeting turns into an unexpected connection in this eighteen-minute Malayalam romantic comedy.

8 min · English · Animation

A National Film Board of Canada animation by Jo Meuris, based on Manjusha Pawagi's picture book. Meena hates books until their characters tumble out into her life. Made for ages 5 to 8, charming at any age.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation · Science fiction · Drama

A wordless animation: a delivery robot crosses an abandoned world and forms an unexpected bond with a dog. Twelve minutes of quiet wonder.

12 min · Urdu · Drama

Mahira Khan and Zahid Ahmed star in Sheheryar Munawar's Urdu drama about one morning in Sheherzade's life, split between husband, daughter and lover. Eleven minutes on promised fairy tales.

23 min · Hindi · Thriller

A routine shave becomes uncomfortable when a fugitive bulletin makes both men suspicious. Choose The Salon for a Hindi thriller built around one room and the danger of not knowing whom to trust.

23 min · Dutch · Science fiction · Comedy · Drama

Victoria Warmerdam's Oscar-winning Dutch comedy-drama: a woman keeps failing CAPTCHA tests at work and starts to wonder whether she's human. Twenty-two sharp, unsettling minutes.

13 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

For a quiet pause rather than a big twist, spend time with Dear June's longtime lovers and the little moments that make up their relationship.

33 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Four mischievous friends hatch a revenge plan that takes a comic turn. A thirty-two-minute Malayalam comedy-adventure.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Try “Laddu” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

16 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller · Action · Fantasy

A rescue mission crosses into the spirit world. Try Kodama for an action-fantasy short about a samurai SWAT officer fighting to bring his father home.

25 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

Settle in with a Hindi love story about loss and the choices that shape a relationship, one that quietly asks what love, happiness and sacrifice really mean.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

Sheeba Chadda and Shantanu Maheshwari in Ajay Shivan's Hindi drama: Ved has his birthday all planned, until his mother's surprise reminds him whose special day it really is.

15 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil social drama about care, responsibility and the world we hand to the next generation. Fourteen minutes.

14 min · Hindi · Drama

An argument does not always end with the people who started it. Watch for how one person’s anger can ripple through other lives.

30 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama

Spend a little time with the love story in “Maayedho Chesene”.

22 min · Malayalam · Drama

After an elderly neighbour dies, a police officer searches for her missing child and uncovers a different story about identity and family. A twenty-one-minute Malayalam drama MMC viewers have watched to the end.

15 min · Marathi · Drama

Explore a Marathi short from Vaibhav Dange and Dange Entertainment. A pick for discovering independent short-form storytelling.

18 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

A Kannada social comedy about small neighbourhood disputes, a loudspeaker and why it pays to understand the law.

8 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Spend a little time with the love story in “Kooravarthaigal”.

22 min · Malayalam · Drama

A quiet Malayalam drama about memory, longing and the feelings people leave unspoken. Twenty-one reflective minutes.

33 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

An ancestral home turns a family reunion into a source of dread. Try this Malayalam horror short for a homecoming that becomes frighteningly unfamiliar.

20 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil social drama about ageing and how families treat their elders. Twenty minutes to make you call your grandparents.

25 min · Tamil · Drama

Arun D's Tamil drama about a single mother working as a maid who chases her ambitions in the face of class inequality. Billed by its makers as an award winner.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A wrong-number call to an ex-girlfriend sends a group of friends on a romantic detour. A thirty-minute Malayalam comedy that MMC viewers have watched almost to the end.

14 min · Malayalam · Drama

Settle in with “Puthupennu”, a warm Malayalam short about one last afternoon of a mother's cooking and childhood comforts before a new bride heads back to her husband's home.

22 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Horror

An offer to walk an elderly woman home takes Vishnu somewhere he did not expect. Choose Kavullakandi for a Malayalam horror story that turns an act of kindness into a chilling encounter.

4 min · Malayalam · Animation

Studio Eeksaurus's four-minute sequel to Kandittund!: storyteller P.N.K. Panicker's animated self explains how Arana, the red-tailed skink, got its tail. Sound design by Resul Pookutty.

12 min · Malayalam · Drama

Pooja's online persona raises questions about identity and loneliness. A twelve-minute Malayalam drama for the social-media age.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Fantasy

A man whose hand slaps anyone who lies goes to a psychiatrist with secrets of his own. An eighteen-minute Malayalam fantasy comedy.

26 min · Gujarati · Horror · Comedy

Jeetu Rall's Gujarati horror-comedy sequel: Ashu is back for Navratri, ready this time, but destiny has a chilling night planned. Twenty-six minutes of festive frights.

12 min · Malayalam · Drama

Three women sharing one household face the quiet pressures of marriage, control and isolation. An eleven-minute Malayalam drama that says a lot in little time.

8 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Cordell Barker's Oscar-nominated 1988 NFB animation: old Mr Johnson tries everything to get rid of a little yellow cat, and the cat keeps coming back. Eight minutes of escalating chaos.

12 min · English · Drama

Matthew Saville's New Zealand drama follows a teenager hitchhiking in search of his birth mother. An intimidating stranger with a tattooed face changes what family means to him.

20 min · English · Drama

Spend an unhurried evening with “Stealing Silver”, in which Maisie Williams’s guarded Leonie, asked to watch over her forgetful elderly neighbour Udo, slowly lets her own buried grief surface.

9 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Try “KSEB Pranayam” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Horror

A wordless five-minute animation in which feeding the ducks turns strange, then grotesque. Darkly funny, and not for anyone squeamish about birds.

12 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An eleven-minute Malayalam rom-com that drops a police officer into an unexpected love story.

27 min · Malayalam · Thriller

The intruders expect an easy last job. Thalla turns that expectation into a Malayalam crime thriller where the person they target may be the one in control.

16 min · Marathi · Comedy

A nostalgic Marathi comedy about a small fib told by a child and the bigger truths it uncovers. Fifteen gentle minutes for anyone who remembers swearing on their mother as a kid.

13 min · English · Romance · Drama

Arthur is sure that love at first sight is real the moment he meets Ruth. Settle in with John Hurt and Phyllida Law for a tender British romance about love that refuses to run out of time.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Some feelings stay hidden until it is almost too late. Try this Tamil musical romance with Amritha Aiyer and Rishikanth for a story of missed chances and second meetings.

13 min · English · Drama

Sit with “Presentation”, a perceptive, empathetic teen drama about Holly, who has to stand up in front of her class while self-doubt and anxiety close in around her.

7 min · English · Drama

Liam has six weeks to live and has told no one. Settle in for a quietly affecting British drama about keeping up appearances while time runs out.

51 min · Malayalam · Fantasy · Comedy · Drama

In a town where everyone has a superpower, one ordinary young man tries to find his skill and a job. A fifty-one-minute Malayalam fantasy-comedy for a full evening.

16 min · Hindi · Thriller · Comedy

Kumud Mishra plays a shady estate agent in Subhajit Dasgupta's Hindi horror-comedy, with Ayesha Raza and Gopal Datt: house-hunting turns bizarre in a house with a mind of its own.

28 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam family drama about the stigma attached to a visible skin condition, and the people who refuse to let it define someone they love.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Two older people find companionship despite loneliness and their families' expectations. A seventeen-minute Malayalam romance about second chances.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

A grandmother sends a gang of children after an exotic fruit, and their adventure goes somewhere unexpected. An eighteen-minute Malayalam comedy.

16 min · Telugu · Drama

For a brief Telugu drama, try Daari from writer-director Suresh Raj Bogamoni.

20 min · English · Science fiction

Andrew Zane Allen and Gavin Bradley's sci-fi for DUST: a prospector strikes a rare deposit in a wasteland, while the creature he enslaves to process it begins to resist.

12 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

A barber's late-night customer brings an old wound back into his life. Twelve tense Malayalam minutes.

26 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama · Thriller

One day in a small village exposes the secrets hidden under its everyday bustle. A twenty-five-minute Malayalam comedy-thriller.

12 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An introvert's carefully closed-off world is upended when an outgoing woman pulls him out of his shell. Settle in to see whether he makes sense of love or bends who he is.

22 min · Malayalam · Drama

Settle in with a quiet family drama in the Netherlands, where an au pair's return reopens a day that changed everything and asks what one fleeting choice can cost.

14 min · English · Romance · Drama

A journey to recreate an old photograph becomes a chance to begin something new. Try Reappear for an English-language romantic short connecting a father's memory with a son's next chapter.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

Kay K writes and directs this Malayalam drama about memory and human connection. Eighteen reflective minutes.

6 min · English · Comedy · Drama

A five-minute English comedy that turns an introvert's trip to the barbershop into an odyssey of social anxiety. Painfully relatable.

23 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Two neighbours go to war over who owns a jackfruit. A Malayalam comedy about how fragile pride can be.

6 min · Hindi · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Marz”.

18 min · Urdu · Drama

A child's difficulty at school turns out to have an overlooked cause. Watch Noor for a social drama about seeing someone's needs and making room for them to thrive.

24 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam family drama that brings the experience of postpartum depression into the open. Twenty-four honest minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Fantasy

A sorcerer's apprentice and three volunteers try to break the curse on a haunted paddy field. A nineteen-minute Malayalam folk thriller.

6 min · English · Thriller · Drama

A game of chess between two strangers opens old wounds and becomes a struggle for power. A six-minute English thriller.

19 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An Idly Upma original adapted from Naran's short story Pen Kaadhu, directed by Surya Bharathi: a slow, harmonious Tamil romance that takes its time to find its rhythm.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

As time slips away, an ageing man wants above all to know he still matters to those he loves. Settle in with Kanwaljit Singh and Nilu Kohli for a tender Hindi drama about belonging in later life.

12 min · Vietnamese · Action · Thriller

A Vietnamese martial-arts thriller: a scooter-taxi driver's past catches up with him one night in Saigon. Twelve kinetic minutes.

26 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

A Tamil drama about a dancer wounded by criticism of her skin colour who learns to heal, love herself and dance again.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

A heartbroken teenager tries a love spell to win over his co-worker. A sixteen-minute Malayalam fantasy rom-com.

40 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Last Repair Shop” to see the world from another angle. The craftspeople who repair every instrument for Los Angeles public school students.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Two very different people find a connection in unexpected moments. An eighteen-minute Malayalam romance for when opposites attract.

23 min · English · Documentary

Meet Lusia Harris in her own words. A short introduction to a basketball life that deserves to be better known.

25 min · English · Science fiction · Fantasy · Drama

An English sci-fi fantasy: a teenager believes a mysterious plant can save his dying brother, while a government agency wants it destroyed. Twenty-five adventurous minutes.

25 min · Urdu · Romance · Drama

Settle in with “Aakhri Train”, a quiet Pakistani student film in which two former lovers meet at a station and finally have the conversation they put off for four years.

22 min · English · Drama

A quiet helpline shift turns into a conversation that reaches deep into two lonely lives. Settle in for a tender, unhurried story about grief, kindness and the power of simply listening.

22 min · Hindi · Thriller · Drama

The police have a suspect, but not an identity they can pin down. Try Zabaan for a Hindi mystery about suspicion, unanswered questions and the limits of certainty.

30 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Akarsh Ramakrishnan's thirty-minute Malayalam horror-thriller for Onboard Infotainments. Watch with the lights low.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

A resourceful car-park attendant spots a chance to help friends in financial trouble. Twelve warm minutes of everyday ingenuity.

11 min · English · Romance · Drama

Two strangers, one chance meeting in a London cafe: settle in for a tender romance that weighs what it costs to let someone in.

14 min · English · Horror · Comedy · Thriller

A locksmith desperate for a good review finds something alarming behind a wardrobe door. A fourteen-minute English horror-comedy.

26 min · Marathi · Drama

Phulawa Khamkar's Marathi drama about two widowed women who run a village lunch-box service, until a new customer stirs grief they buried long ago. Twenty-six tender minutes.

14 min · English · Comedy · Drama

Groceries become a reason to reach across the distance of lockdown. A pick for a small story about neighbours and practical kindness.

20 min · Tamil · Drama

A divorced couple decorate for their son's birthday while he isn't there, and old feelings surface. A tender Tamil drama about the family that remains.

12 min · English · Comedy

Alexandra Robinson's dramatic comedy: Cece comes out to her traditional Italian-American family over Sunday dinner. Twelve warm, funny minutes.

21 min · Kannada · Drama

Bhuvan Sathya's coming-of-age Kannada drama, presented by Rishab Shetty Films, which its makers say premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival and Chicago South Asian Film Festival in 2021.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

A Hindi drama about a woman whose voice puts insomniacs to sleep, and the old client who says he hasn't slept in twenty years. Fifteen quiet minutes about the past and mental health.

21 min · Arabic · Drama

What happens when doing your job and doing the human thing pull in different directions? This Arabic short puts that choice at the centre of a commercial shoot coming apart.

19 min · German · Comedy

For a local slice of Berlin comedy, try Fritten zum Mittag, set in the Wedding district and made by Florian Al Salk.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

Two struggling friends find small moments of happiness in a chaotic city over one night of talking. A nineteen-minute Malayalam drama.

44 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Mithun Balaji's forty-four-minute Tamil psychological thriller. Settle in for a long, tense evening watch.

19 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Thamizh Vannan writes and directs this Tamil romance about words the eyes can say. Eighteen bittersweet minutes.

7 min · English · Science fiction

David Lea's sci-fi for DUST: every Sunday an old man and his dog walk to the Cornish clifftops, but this time they're not alone. Six quiet, wondrous minutes.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

Karishma writes and directs this Tamil drama with Ram Nishanth and Priyadharshini Rajkumar. Twenty-one minutes.

17 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An unexpected encounter gives two people a new chance at connection. A sixteen-minute Tamil romance.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Some first meetings change the shape of a day. Try this Malayalam romance for an unexpected connection between two strangers.

30 min · Tamil · Thriller

Vivek Das's Tamil crime thriller puts three suspects in front of the police and lets the truth come out piece by piece. Thirty subtitled minutes.

13 min · English · Comedy · Romance

BAFTA nominee Amit Shah plays a struggling actor whose health scare makes him rethink his life and love, in Sam Baron's award-winning English romantic comedy-drama.

36 min · English · Science fiction

Jason Carman's ambitious sci-fi for DUST, set in the year 2730: a scientist proposes building an artificial habitable planet. Thirty-six minutes in the project's final century.

14 min · Spanish · Romance · Comedy

A quick coffee becomes a meeting with an unfinished past. Watch for a Spanish short about lost love and the difficulty of moving on.

19 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Anandhi reconnects with her college friend Balaji over a night of wandering and talking. A gentle Tamil romance in eighteen minutes.

19 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller · Drama

An elderly woman's longing to meet her granddaughter takes an unsettling turn in this Malayalam horror. Eighteen eerie minutes.

26 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A writer is murdered in a Kerala lodge, and every guest is a suspect. A twenty-six-minute Malayalam whodunit.

32 min · Kannada · Romance · Drama

For the goodbye that arrives before you are ready. A former couple shares one last stretch of time together.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try “Nayanthara” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A Malayalam drama about friendship and the uncertainty of young love. Twenty gentle minutes.

32 min · Malayalam · Drama

A thirty-one-minute Malayalam family drama: a dysfunctional family's holiday drags a hidden truth into the open and tests a mother's capacity to accept it.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a wrong address leads to a welcome connection. A lonely widower and a delivery boy offer a small story about companionship.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A brief encounter leaves memories that last far longer than the meeting itself. A sixteen-minute Malayalam romance.

13 min · English · Science fiction

Karl Redgen's English sci-fi for DUST: two explorers crash-land on an alien-infested planet, and when one is infected the other faces an impossible choice.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A Tamil teen rom-com: one chat with a friend throws a teenager's romantic hopes into chaos. Fifteen light minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama · Comedy

A Malayalam comedy-drama about two roommates sharing a home and their loneliness. Funny on the surface, heavier underneath.

17 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A misunderstanding brings two people in their thirties together for a conversation about loneliness, health and companionship. A seventeen-minute Malayalam romance.

4 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A four-minute English sci-fi thriller in which an office worker's daily routine slowly becomes something unsettling.

37 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Action

One wedding, a village full of expectations, and the hope of a star guest. Try this Malayalam action-comedy for a celebration that refuses to go to plan.

14 min · Telugu · Drama

An early Telugu drama by Sandeep Raj, later the director of Colour Photo, starring Raghu and Priyanka.

27 min · English · Comedy · Drama · Thriller

A grieving man's train journey is hijacked by a volatile, unpredictable young stranger. Twenty-six minutes of very dark comedy that turns unexpectedly tender.

7 min · English · Drama

Nicholas Clifford's Tropfest 2013 short: three stories collide and change one another in ways no one saw coming. Seven minutes on what goes around.

29 min · Malayalam · Drama

Friendship feels different when money enters the room. A pick for thinking about the class divides that can sit quietly between friends.

6 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Christopher Hinton's Oscar-nominated 1991 NFB animation, set to Wade Hemsworth's folk song about the blackflies that tormented him on a summer survey in Northern Ontario. Five itchy, joyful minutes.

8 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Love has a way of complicating the simplest choices. Pause for this short Tamil drama about relationships and the consequences that follow what people decide.

35 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Barber of Little Rock” to see the world from another angle. A barber builds a nonprofit community bank to close the racial wealth gap.

35 min · Tamil · Drama

A father reaches the hospital with borrowed money, but it may still not be enough. Choose Balloon Doctor for a Tamil drama about care, poverty and what it takes to help a child.

28 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama

A Telugu romance that its channel describes as a cute love story. Twenty-seven minutes for an easy evening.

22 min · Bengali · Thriller · Drama

In the mood for Bengali suspense? Set aside twenty-two minutes for Oporichito, a drama-thriller directed by Arindam Bhattacharya.

8 min · Tamil · Drama

A seven-minute Tamil drama in which one traffic-police encounter becomes a reflection on power and fairness.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

Saravanan Aravind's first Tamil short, about how 'just five more minutes' can quietly change a life. Fourteen minutes, with English subtitles.

34 min · Malayalam · Drama

For anyone who remembers how much a childhood game could matter. Village Cricket Boy follows a young cricket fan through the joy and disappointments that come with growing up.

14 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A theft in the dark leads into an encounter whose other side stays unseen. A thirteen-minute Malayalam thriller.

12 min · Tamil · Drama · Fantasy

A Tamil fantasy-drama about an aspiring filmmaker whose imagination starts writing itself into the story he's trying to make. Eleven playful, layered minutes.

14 min · English · Drama

What would an artist risk to be noticed? Try this British short for a painter whose plan for recognition goes dangerously beyond the canvas.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Alosyus Gigi's Malayalam romance for Banana Tree Media, about a love that is mostly unspoken. Twenty-nine bittersweet minutes.

13 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Spend a little time with the love story in “Mayakkama Kalakkama”. An encounter between strangers becomes a lasting memory.

7 min · English · Comedy · Drama · Thriller

Two brothers' robbery is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. A six-minute English comedy-thriller.

27 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

Sometimes love lives in the routines we share. Settle in for Ram and Shakuntala's Thursday ritual, and the companionship built around a meal.

22 min · Malayalam · Drama

Give some time to “Preshnam”, a Malayalam drama made by a school’s own students and staff that treats a child’s compulsive stealing with empathy rather than blame.

21 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Comedy · Fantasy

Onam gets unexpectedly spooky when Chathan, the mischievous spirit, joins the celebrations. A twenty-minute Malayalam festive fantasy-comedy.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An unexpected taxi ride reunites two former lovers and unsettles the distance between them. A twenty-minute Malayalam rom-com.

17 min · English · Drama · Science fiction

During a lethal epidemic, a quarantined father faces an impossible choice when his daughter falls ill. A sixteen-minute English sci-fi drama that lands close to home.

17 min · Tamil · Thriller

Vijay Ayyanar's Tamil suspense thriller with a social message. Its makers list best film, cinematography and music at the Trichy Short Film Festival 2017.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Kasimmaidheen's Tamil drama about a girl who can't attend online classes during the pandemic because her family can't afford a phone. Nineteen moving minutes, with subtitles.

9 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Balaji Mohan's original Tamil short for Naalaiya Iyakkunar, later expanded into his 2012 feature of the same name: a quick, funny guide to messing up in love.

31 min · Kannada · Drama

Sharath Raysad's Kannada drama follows young Ayush and his grandmother Giridajji on a journey together. Thirty-one warm minutes with songs by Sumedh K.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

Naveen Mu's National Award-winning Tamil drama: an elderly woman supporting a paralysed, demanding husband is pushed to the edge when he threatens the rooster she earns her living from.

20 min · Russian · Science fiction · Action

A nineteen-minute AI-created science-fiction adventure written and directed by NOAH, made for the Higgsfield film festival, with Russian dialogue.

21 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

Investigators reopen a murder case from 1994, and long-buried secrets come back to the surface. A twenty-minute Malayalam crime thriller.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Adarsh S Binu's Malayalam comedy about village gossip and the neighbours who keep tabs on everyone. English subtitles, and recognisable to anyone who grew up in a small town.

20 min · Tamil · Malayalam · Drama

Ride along with “Where Is My Friday?”, a Kochi-set story of a former techie chasing a film career who drives a cab to get by, until one passenger becomes the listener he needs.

32 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

A Malayalam drama-thriller: a man returns for his estranged father's last rites just as a temple festival fills the air with unease. Thirty-one slow-burning minutes.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

A cat named Mottu tells his own story of companionship, heartbreak and finding himself. A gentle Malayalam film that MMC viewers watch all the way through.

10 min · English · Drama

Hop in for “Jalebi!”, a warm Indian-Australian short where one car ride is enough to shift how someone sees the road ahead.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

A Six Sigma Films Hindi drama about a dissatisfied middle-class man whose outlook changes after meeting an educated tea-stall owner. Ten minutes on finding happiness in small things.

14 min · English · Animation · Documentary

Take a short break with “Ryan” to see the world from another angle.

4 min · English · Horror

A three-minute horror in which an ice cream van turns an ordinary treat into something threatening. Quick and nasty, in the best way.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

An arranged marriage can bring more than two people together. Try this Malayalam romance for its mix of love, family expectations and new connections.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Saayam”.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a man drifting towards divorce, until a glimpse of someone else's life nudges him back towards the love he let slip. Twenty minutes on love lost and reclaimed.

16 min · Kannada · Thriller

A road trip brings a couple face to face with someone they do not know. Choose Antha for a Kannada thriller about deciding whom to trust.

38 min · Malayalam · Drama

Nadiya Moidu leads this thirty-seven-minute Malayalam mother-and-daughter drama, gentle and dreamlike, like a story told at midnight.

17 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Spend a little time with the love story in “Antha Naal Gnapagam”.

30 min · Kannada · Drama

Raghu Raghava's coastal Kannada meta-tale, presented by Rishab Shetty Films. Its makers report Best Film (Karnataka section) at the Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2022.

25 min · Malayalam · Drama · Comedy

A Malayalam drama about children and their teacher that mixes humour, tension and real emotion. Twenty-five minutes.

10 min · Malayalam · Drama

A child, a cat and a fish share a small story about hope and survival. Nine and a half Malayalam minutes with a 5.5% like rate on YouTube.

18 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Aniket Chandrakant Dhavale's Hindi drama with Sruthi Hariharan and Vishal Nayer: a couple about to marry, and the secret he's afraid to tell. Billed as award-winning by its makers.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil drama from Vijay Sethupathi Productions: years after his wife's sudden death, a grieving labourer in Koyambedu market sees a woman who looks just like her.

30 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Try this Tamil short directed by Naresh Sampath and written by Arun Karthik. A pick for discovering their independent romantic storytelling.

22 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance · Thriller

Two village lads plot a 'love kidnapping' for a girl they're sure is in love with one of them, until her confession turns everything around. A playful Malayalam comedy with a romantic twist.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

A picnic can be a very big dream when you're a child. Try Picnic for a Malayalam short that looks at a simple wish from a young person's point of view.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama · Fantasy

Two children's lives become tangled up with time, fate and mysterious events in this twenty-one-minute Malayalam fantasy-drama.

20 min · Kannada · Drama

Sunayana Suresh writes, produces and directs this quiet Kannada drama starring Sruthi Hariharan, with music by All OK.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a home nurse whose compassion brings real human connection to the people in her care. Fifteen warm minutes.

21 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Our Neighbors, The Peacocks” to see the world from another angle.

8 min · English · Comedy

A Short of the Week selection: an irreverent alt-history of the lazy susan, the spinning table at Chinese restaurants, and the spectacularly lazy woman who invented it. Seven very funny minutes.

6 min · English · Comedy

Tom Noakes's AACTA-nominated single-take Australian short: why is a metalhead singing Old MacDonald by a rural highway? Five minutes that flip every first impression.

27 min · Kannada · Drama

Kaushik H A's Kannada drama with Chaithra Rao as Gowri, a middle-class woman worn down by routine who starts noticing small sparks of joy. Twenty-seven reflective minutes.

20 min · Telugu · Drama

Spardha means a fight within. This Telugu drama follows a would-be world kickboxing champion whose biggest opponent is himself. Nineteen minutes, with English subtitles and festival recognition its makers list.

13 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An ordinary taxi ride turns into a journey of surprises and unexpected feelings. Thirteen light Malayalam minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam family drama about a woman's life hemmed in by domestic expectations, which has sparked a lot of discussion among its viewers. Twenty minutes, with a 5.1% like rate on YouTube.

26 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

A young man staying with a mysterious family friend grows suspicious of a locked room. A twenty-five-minute Malayalam thriller.

36 min · Malayalam · Drama

Make a little room for a man and his dog. Try this Malayalam short for a story of companionship and family feeling.

17 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

A stranger offers Ashley a new perspective, then becomes a source of uncertainty. Choose Fugue for a Malayalam psychological story that turns the search for connection into suspense.

15 min · English · Science fiction · Romance · Drama

Space becomes the setting for a search for connection after loss. Try this if you like science fiction that makes room for memory and love.

25 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Uma Swaminathan's Tamil romantic drama with Navaneeth Venkat and Ramya Murugan, an intimate look into Ayesha and Kathir's life together. English subtitles.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama

A longed-for celebration gives way to an unwelcome duty. Try this Malayalam short for a young nun caught between a private wish and another person's need.

11 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

In the mood for a short Telugu comedy about married life? Try Mukesh's Love Marriage.

15 min · Tamil · Drama

For this family, a phone is the way into a classroom they cannot otherwise reach. Try Pichai Pugunum for a Tamil story about education and the cost of staying connected.

8 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Veteran actor M S Bhaskar writes the story and stars in Jai Paramasivan's seven-minute Tamil drama about crime, punishment and the past that won't let go.

18 min · Tamil · Drama

Banu Priya stars in Prem Kumar's Tamil drama about caste discrimination and untouchability, an Aadhan Originals production billed by its makers as award-winning.

28 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Sanjay Damodhar Renjith's Malayalam romance: Abey is sure he's dying, until lively Twinkle crashes into his grey world. For someone ready for death, learning to live might be the real danger.

17 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy · Thriller

Two roommates start noticing strange things happening in their room. A sixteen-minute Tamil horror-comedy that keeps you guessing.

17 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

An Idly Upma original shot, edited and directed by Sujith S: a simple, gentle Tamil tale from the lockdown months.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A young couple hunt for a new rented home, and the search tests their patience and strengthens their partnership. A twenty-minute Malayalam romance.

22 min · Kannada · Drama

Deepak R's experimental Kannada comedy-drama about Lagnesh, whose life is tangled up in superstition and a pair of slippers. Its makers bill it as a 2021 Dadasaheb Phalke award winner.

15 min · Bengali · Drama

Promita Bhowmik's Bengali drama stars Madhabi Mukherjee as Mrinmoyee, 75, who has lost loved ones to the pandemic and decides to start life afresh. Fourteen quietly hopeful minutes.

25 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Joe's Violin” to see the world from another angle. A Holocaust survivor donates his violin to a Bronx schoolgirl.

31 min · Tamil · Drama

A mother backs her daughter’s dream while remembering her own. Try this if stories about ambition and family encouragement speak to you.

11 min · Gujarati · Drama

Pradeep Vaghela's Gujarati drama asks what understanding really means, who has it and when. An eleven-minute thought piece from Jay Vyas Productions.

15 min · English · Comedy

A big Italian-American family keeps Sunday pasta night alive after their parents' passing, until Don announces he's gone vegan. Fourteen loud, loving, very funny minutes.

13 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

A Malayalam supernatural drama with English subtitles: after a temple visit, ordinary Vineeth can hear other people's thoughts, and the gift soon becomes a burden.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

Vivek Joseph Varughese's Malayalam drama about a housewife who is loved but not respected, and the day she claims for herself. Billed as award-winning by its makers, with English subtitles; MMC viewers have watched it to the end.

15 min · English · Drama · Thriller · Comedy

A parlour game becomes a test of belonging. Watch this dark comedy-mystery for sharp class satire and a family whose polished manners hide something troubling.

12 min · Malayalam · Animation

Follow a stream through the eyes of three curious children—a little adventure for anyone who remembers asking big questions about the world.

15 min · Tamil · Drama

Sridhar Shanmugam's Tamil social drama about poverty, education and whose voices get heard, billed by its makers as award-winning. Fourteen minutes worth sharing.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Set aside thirteen minutes for a Tamil love drama from writer-director Nijil Dhinakar, with cinematography by Karikalan Kamaraj. Marappeno is presented as a feel-good romance.

14 min · English · Animation · Drama

Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby's Oscar-nominated NFB animation: in 1909 a dapper Englishman tries ranching in Alberta, armed with badminton, birdwatching and liquor. Painterly, funny and sad.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

George Jacob's Malayalam comedy-thriller: a cop gets a marriage proposal from a girl named Veda, just as another Veda walks into his station and confesses to murder. English subtitles.

7 min · Malayalam · Drama

Pause for a brief Malayalam parable about the balance that lets every life coexist, and the warning against upsetting it. A pick for a quiet, thought-provoking few minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a child's attachment to an umbrella, and everything it comes to stand for. Nineteen gentle minutes.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

A labourer who has only ever been a helper hears an unlikely idea from his wife: become a 'human god'. Try this Malayalam drama for a pointed look at poverty and faith turned industry.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Love is also about choosing to stay beside someone. Try this Malayalam short for a story of devotion through a relationship's emotional turns.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil student film about following your passion, built on Steve Jobs's line about loving what you do. Its maker lists first prizes at several college festivals. English subtitles.

24 min · Kannada · Thriller · Drama

Try “Chakshusha” when you’re in the mood for a little suspense.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

When life changes without warning, what does it mean to be there for someone? Try Midway for a brief Malayalam story about devotion within a marriage.

27 min · Tamil · Thriller · Science fiction

Haresh SelvaKumar's Tamil tech thriller: engineers build an astrology app that starts predicting their own deaths. Twenty-six minutes on fate, code and whether a forecast can be outrun.

12 min · Tamil · Comedy

A couple hopes one family meeting will bring them closer to a shared future. Try Mittai Veedu for the familiar nerves and comedy of seeking a family's acceptance.

10 min · English · Animation · Comedy

A bird too frightened to fly south makes an unusual starting point for a winter journey. Watch if you like small stories about facing a big fear.

42 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

The Roshi Brothers' forty-two-minute Malayalam romantic comedy, for an evening with time to spare.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

A Malayalam drama-thriller about empathy and vengeance between a father, his son and the man who came between them. Twenty minutes, with English subtitles.

17 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

A patient and a visiting nurse share a conversation that brings painful truths about both their lives to the surface. A sixteen-minute Malayalam drama.

29 min · Kannada · Drama

A moving Kannada drama inspired by Padma Shri awardee Soolagitti Narasamma, the traditional midwife, from Eesha Movies and Mantra Movies. Twenty-nine minutes of love, pain and resilience.

44 min · Malayalam · Drama

A forty-three-minute Malayalam drama about Marty and Albin, two young men who find friendship in difficult circumstances. Best kept for an evening.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

Anish Mohan's dialogue-free Malayalam anthology, inspired by Kamal Haasan's silent classic Pushpaka Vimanam: a blocked writer finds his stories in a strange vision. Its makers list a FEFKA festival selection.

19 min · Kannada · Thriller

Check in for an eighteen-minute Kannada mystery from director Vishnu Raman. Pushpa Lodge is presented as a suspense short for viewers in the mood to uncover a secret.

42 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Joan Ashik's forty-one-minute Tamil romance for Vijay Sethupathi Productions: two strangers fall for each other in a dream before they ever meet. Poetic, unhurried and best for an evening.

13 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Childhood friendship and unspoken love leave a story unfinished between Chennai and Bangalore. A twelve-minute Tamil romance.

12 min · English · Animation · Drama

“STILL” is a quiet, music-led AI short about memory and grief, and about the people we keep trying for even when we can't fix what's broken.

19 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

A Malayalam relationship thriller about a husband whose 'love' turns controlling and frightening. Eighteen tense minutes.

15 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Try “The Gamble of Time” when you’re in the mood for a little suspense.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Arul”.

14 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a relationship worn down by ego and manipulation, and the moment someone decides it's not too late to walk away.

10 min · Malayalam · Drama

Nine minutes of Malayalam drama in which one brief encounter lays bare the caste and class lines running through ordinary life. Small in scale, sharp in aim.

25 min · Malayalam · Drama

Vignesh A Moorthy's Malayalam drama, produced by the LV Prasad Film & TV Academy. Twenty-five emotional minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Fantasy · Drama

A young man escapes his routine and stumbles into a mystical village that changes how he sees life. A nineteen-minute Malayalam fantasy with a 3.5% like rate on YouTube.

8 min · English · Drama

A Short of the Week selection by Julian Doan: as a father dies at home, his youngest son sits by the doorway, unable to say goodbye. Seven raw minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

Budget Lab's Malayalam horror-thriller: three friends drinking in an abandoned ancestral house find their evening turning into something they never planned.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

Spend a little time with the love story in “ChithraKadha”.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama

A nine-minute Malayalam awareness film about the invisible challenges and quiet resilience of people living with multiple sclerosis.

18 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

Sanjayan Markose's Malayalam thriller with Ann Saleem and Romi Rajan. Eighteen tense minutes.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

Surendar's Tamil drama about Muthaiya, his wife and the house that holds them, with awards its makers list including the Toronto Tamil International Film Festival.

26 min · Punjabi · Drama

Try Jimmewari for a Punjabi drama centred on responsibility and the resilience it takes to carry it.

11 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

A man clears a fallen tree from a lonely road, and the next day it's back in the same place. A ten-minute Malayalam chiller.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama

An accountant's simple errand turns tense when a police officer with an old grudge makes it personal. A quiet Malayalam drama about how small slights can grow.

13 min · Gujarati · Drama

A daily walk to the post office becomes a story about waiting and hope. A pick for anyone who knows how much a letter can mean.

22 min · Malayalam · Drama

Shaiji Joseph's Malayalam drama about parents of modest means raising an autistic daughter, starring Nandhana Rajesh. Twenty-one honest minutes.

12 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

A bereaved couple's strained marriage spirals when a rat becomes the focus of their distress. A twelve-minute Malayalam drama-thriller, unsettling and unusual.

31 min · Tamil · Drama

A young woman weighs a treasured part of herself against the future she wants. Watch for a story about choosing a life on your own terms.

7 min · English · Science fiction · Drama

A grieving mother brings home a synthetic child to fill the silence, unaware of the robot's hidden purpose. A seven-minute English sci-fi drama.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama

A shy salesgirl's attachment to a shop mannequin is the safest closeness she has, until it is taken away. An eleven-minute Malayalam drama about loneliness.

17 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Budget Lab's Malayalam crime thriller: an ordinary incident pulls its characters into a widening mystery. Seventeen dark minutes that only 12,000 YouTube viewers have found so far.

8 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Comedy

A small-time thief finds a bag of cash and two gangsters on the way out. This eight-minute Malayalam crime comedy from Yellow Submarine, directed by Viswanathan S, packs a full caper into a tea break.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about children confronting caste and colour discrimination in a rural community. Fifteen minutes.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama

An independent Malayalam film directed by Sonu and Dinoop, and one of the cafe's quietest discoveries: under 5,000 YouTube views, but an unusually high 5.6% like rate. Twenty minutes to find out why.

8 min · Tamil · Drama

A shortage of carrots exposes something more troubling between neighbours. Try Theetu for a Tamil story about the prejudices hidden in ordinary exchanges.

14 min · English · Drama

Inside a lingerie fitting room, two strangers - a customer who has recently undergone a mastectomy and a bra fitter - are bound on a mission to find a bra that works.

11 min · English · Documentary

Residents of a former mining community near Leeds share memories and anxieties as they campaign against demolition of their homes.

18 min · English · Drama

Growing up in Oakland’s hip-hop culture, Eng struggles with her Chinese American identity. To her high school basketball team, she’s just that girl who sits on the bench, but to the Asian kids she’s "Americanized." As her sophomore year of high school comes to an end, Eng tries to find a sense of belonging within the two worlds that don't accept her.

2 min · English · Comedy · Fantasy

Stolen bicycles and a unicorn collide in a brief comic encounter on the street, in Ninian Doff’s fantastical short.

15 min · German · Comedy

Two craftspeople in a German village receive an unusual commission from a film production: building concentration-camp scenery. Everyday routines collide with the unsettling demands of recreating history.

10 min · English · Romance

Charles Wahl's English sci-fi romance for DUST: George has a ring in his pocket, Lori has a time machine that goes back ten minutes. Nine charming minutes of second chances.

18 min · Kannada · Romance · Drama

A school visit brings two estranged friends face to face. Watch this Kannada short for a return to old memories and things left unsaid.

10 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Horror

Strange nights, an invisible woman and clues to follow—13 D offers a short Malayalam mystery with a supernatural edge.

21 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahendar's Kannada family comedy with Suprith Kaati, Kruthika Gowda and child actor Arya Swaroop, with English subtitles.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

What would you say if you met an old love by chance? Try this Tamil short for a cafe encounter balanced between old wounds and the possibility of closure.

25 min · Marathi · Drama

For a Marathi literary coming-of-age story, try 17 Ve Varsh and its exploration of attraction, growing up and inherited values.

17 min · Kannada · Thriller

Try a Kannada thriller from Pachipala R Bhupathi and That Smile Studio. A short pick for viewers in the mood for suspense.

9 min · Tamil · Drama

For a short Tamil film with a historical lens, try 1956 Ceylon from Joy Jegarthan and Pakidiya Kathaippam, centred on the period of the Sinhala Only Act.

31 min · Hindi · Romance

One cafe table holds years of unanswered questions. Try this if stories about longing and the places we return to speak to you.

11 min · Tamil · Drama

A small amount of money can carry a great deal of worry. Try this Tamil short for a father's struggle to look after his family.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahender's Kannada family comedy with Suprith Kaati, Kruthika Gowda and Arya Swaroop. Sixteen minutes, with English subtitles.

11 min · English · Animation

A professor's obsession leads all the way to the Arctic. Try this animated adventure for mystery, memory and the curious pull of numbers.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy

Raghava Mahender's Kannada comedy for PNG Studios with Suprith Kaati and Kruthika Gowda, part of the team's Wonders series.

33 min · Hindi · Horror

A new city should mean a fresh start. Try 2am for a Hindi hostel-haunting story in which the past refuses to stay quiet.

39 min · Tamil · Thriller

How does a murder unfold when people are pushed beyond their limits? Try this Tamil crime thriller for a longer short-film mystery.

17 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Vijay Babu stars in debutant Deepak S Jay's Malayalam crime thriller about what can happen in forty-five seconds.

12 min · Telugu · Horror · Comedy

Would a haunted house still seem a bargain with a strict morning deadline? Try 7.30 AM for Srinu's unsettling new-home problem.

15 min · English · Documentary

What happens when your livelihood no longer fits your conscience? Choose 73 Cows for a short documentary about a farmer weighing an unusually difficult change.

16 min · Tamil · Thriller

One call is enough to change Meghna's day—and much more. Try this Tamil thriller for a mystery that starts with a ringing phone.

20 min · Bengali · Drama · Romance

Anirban Chakraborty's Bengali drama with Kaushik Sen and Debolina Dutta, which its makers say won best film and best director at Indian short film festivals in 2018.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A tree grows as the family around it changes. Watch for an animated reflection on care, time and the life rooted in one place.

9 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “A Marriage to Remember” to see the world from another angle. How Alzheimer's revealed the strength of the filmmaker's parents' marriage.

15 min · Slovenian · Thriller · Drama

A woman passes a refugee camp on her commute. When her path crosses those of its residents, her fear and assumptions lead to a disastrous encounter.

7 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam student short directed by Jithu, made by Neo Media School's sixth batch.

9 min · English · Science fiction · Fantasy · Comedy

A burglary sends Dave on a search that takes an unexpected turn through time and space. Try this for a little everyday trouble with a science-fiction twist.

13 min · Malayalam

The lead character, played by Aju Varghese, finds his life thrown off course by a curse the makers describe as a "sweet" one.

15 min · Bengali · Drama

Settle in for a Bengali short about friendship, love and loneliness. A pick for the feelings that sit between life's everyday moments.

6 min · Malayalam

A 2012 Malayalam musical short fiction directed by Jose Mohan, with English subtitles available.

30 min · Gujarati · Drama

A possible match brings two families together—and opens an unexpected chapter. Try this for a Gujarati short with conversations over ginger tea.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

What happens when a mother's responsibilities pull against her sense of self? Try Aaeena for a Hindi drama centred on that difficult choice.

23 min · Telugu · Thriller · Fantasy

A Telugu spiritual thriller: haunted by a recurring dream of the sea and a woman in yellow, Anu follows a mysterious book to Kulashekarapattanam and her forgotten ancestry.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try Aambala Thonda for a fourteen-minute Tamil comedy led by Abi, written and directed by Hariharan Velu.

16 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Two teachers, one poem and two very certain opinions: try Aath Aana for a compact Hindi comedy built around a stubborn literary disagreement.

5 min · Gujarati · Drama

A mother's question at a phone shop reveals a deeper silence. Watch for a brief Gujarati story about family connection and the calls we wait for.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Science fiction

In this breathtaking science fiction spectacle, a strange mechanical device lands on a desolate world and uses the planet to undergo a startling transformation, that has profound implications for an entire galaxy.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

Two friends become each other's support across the years. Watch for a Malayalam story about connection, trust and the journey a friendship can take.

17 min · Tamil · Comedy

A comic retelling of an incident from the filmmaker’s college days.

28 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Fear and anger pull a fragile bond in different directions. Try this for a Tamil drama about guilt and the possibility of emotional healing.

23 min · Malayalam · Comedy

When everything seems to go wrong, a man looks to the stars for help. Try this for a Malayalam village story about trying to change one's luck.

20 min · Kannada · Drama

Goutham A's Kannada family drama with Ananya Suresh and Kishore Vashista, tied to life in an Indian Army family.

17 min · Marathi · Thriller · Drama

Santosh Davakhar's Marathi drama follows an eight-year-old who doesn't know his religion and explores them all like a curious traveller. A gentle seventeen minutes on faith without prejudice.

4 min · English · Thriller · Horror

A walk to the car becomes a confrontation with fear. Try Afraid for a three-and-a-half-minute thriller about the anxieties that can follow women through ordinary routines.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation

A wordless animation: a shepherd turns wool into rain clouds that keep his valley green. When he dies, his loyal dog must carry on the work. Nine minutes that will move dog lovers.

20 min · English · Gujarati · Drama · Comedy

Grief has no patience for social performance. Try this tragicomedy for a widow's encounter with visitors who seem to bring everything except understanding.

8 min · English · Documentary

Carving a wooden spoon becomes a way to think about the doubts we bring to our work. A pick for slowing down with someone's craft and honesty.

9 min · Tamil · Drama

A Tamil emotional drama about love, loss and a mother's decision, scripted by Ramesh Murugan and directed by Anandha Krishnan B. Try this when you are in the mood for a short, heartfelt family story.

20 min · Bengali · Romance · Comedy

Love can struggle under the weight of everyday expectations. Watch for a relationship story about pride, pressure and what goes unsaid.

12 min · Malayalam · Horror · Science fiction

Two policemen arrive at an abandoned house in Kerala with orders to close a reopened case: a young woman found dead there in 2022, to be filed as a routine suicide before her family's questions and the court can push further. An old caretaker leaves them food and a single warning not to light a particular lamp. Ignoring it traps them in a night that will not end, in this restrained, single-location supernatural time-loop horror.

11 min · Telugu · Romance

Try a Telugu romantic short from Vinay and Aditya. A compact pick for discovering their early storytelling, with source-declared English subtitles.

29 min · Malayalam · Science fiction

For a Malayalam science-fiction short, try Alien Brihaspati from writer-director Harinarayanan, featuring Snigdha Maria, A V Anoop and Ishak Musafir.

11 min · Tamil · Thriller

A suspense story asks who the unfamiliar people around us really are.

21 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

What remains of a childhood crush after years apart? Try this Hindi short for a reunion full of uncertain possibilities.

10 min · Tamil · Comedy · Horror

A man who comes face to face with a ghost starts telling her the story of his love life. The female ghost is moved by his flashback, but she vanishes the moment he asks her one particular question.

27 min · Tamil · Drama

A familiar face can transform an ordinary route. Try this Tamil romance for a story of quiet admiration and the fear of losing a small daily joy.

28 min · Punjabi · Drama

A Punjabi family drama about the bond between a father and his daughter and the sacrifices behind it, written and directed by Bir Matharoo. A good pick if you like emotional family stories.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Set aside twenty-seven minutes for Ammukkuttiyude Swargam, a Malayalam short presented by CMC Pavanathma Province in Kothamangalam.

9 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Love takes on a new shape when a child arrives. Try Amu for a Tamil short about a couple becoming parents and a father's changing perspective.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation

See human history from a stone's point of view. Watch for a wordless journey that turns the passage of time into an animated adventure.

24 min · Malayalam · Fantasy · Action

Ancient secrets meet a warrior's calling in Anantha. Choose this Malayalam short for a blend of mythological fantasy, mystery and action.

17 min · Kannada · Thriller

A delivery, a dangerous stretch of road and a gap in someone's memory. Try this Kannada thriller for a mystery that begins with waking up in the wrong place.

15 min · Malayalam · Fantasy · Thriller

A Malayalam noir fantasy: a man who has escaped every prison is sent to an island jail whose guards say no one leaves. Fourteen minutes that slowly tighten the screws.

25 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Try Annamma for a Malayalam romantic short from director Sukhil San, featuring Vineeth Viswam and Aiswarya Rajesh.

30 min · Malayalam · Drama

A cab ride becomes a journey through the people who shape a life. Watch this Malayalam drama for a reflection on connection and finding closure.

5 min · Japanese · Animation · Fantasy

A 2025 Japanese graduation animation: an angel with no memory lands on an island where only one boy can see her, and he starts to cry. Five bittersweet minutes.

21 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A stubborn private detective works his way through a case investigation in this Malayalam thriller starring Vijay Menon.

9 min · Hindi · Horror · Thriller

A lonely road and a house that will not let the past rest set the scene for this atmospheric Hindi horror short.

17 min · Marathi · Thriller · Romance · Comedy

Who is the villain when two people tell the story differently? Try Anurup for a tense Marathi short built around that question.

11 min · Telugu · Drama

Written, directed and edited by Rudra Jakka; the description lists festival awards including the International Silver Screen Film Awards 2025.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

15 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a fifteen-minute Tamil short from Censor Free, directed by Sudharsanan A. A pick for discovering this team's narrative work.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Return to memories that change with age. Try this Malayalam short for a reflection on loss, companionship and moments of happiness that linger.

26 min · Tamil · Horror

Join four friends on a journey with an ominous turn. Try this Tamil short when you are in the mood for independent horror.

18 min · Telugu · Drama

Choose Ardhanaari for a Telugu social drama that places a transgender character at the centre of a story about humanity and how people treat one another.

15 min · Marathi · Drama

A child's wish to give his teacher a painting becomes an act of determination. Watch for a Marathi short about dreaming beyond the limits others see.

17 min · English · Science fiction · Comedy

Two farmers get a visitor from beyond their familiar world. Try this sci-fi comedy for a small-town routine disrupted by something extraordinary.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A chance meeting reveals how quickly people judge by appearances. Watch for a Malayalam short about prejudice and making room for others.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

A story set in Thalassery examines the vulnerability of women even within their own homes.

10 min · Tamil · Drama

See Vijay Sethupathi in a short-film performance alongside Yamuna, directed by Sathish Kumar Govinthasamy. Athiyayam offers a brief look beyond his feature-film roles.

22 min · Gujarati · Drama · Thriller

When does dedication become too much? Try Ati for a Gujarati story that puts mathematical obsession and emotional devotion on a collision course.

23 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

A husband and wife who both work demanding jobs struggle to keep their life together, and have to ask what they really want from each other: love or money.

10 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Try Atom Bomb for a ten-minute Malayalam suspense short from writer-director and cinematographer Seekko Thomas.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

Two women from very different worlds find something in common. Watch AuntyJi for a friendship built through shared dreams, disappointments and the courage to live on one's own terms.

17 min · Tamil · Drama

Anu wants a say in the shape of her own life. Watch for a Tamil short about ambition and the right to choose motherhood.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Try Avaladhigaaram for a Tamil drama centred on women's safety and standing up to intimidation.

33 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy · Drama

A familiar arranged-marriage meeting opens the door to something unexpected. Try this Malayalam romance for Shanu and Suma's journey from strangers toward a shared life.

25 min · Tamil · Drama

A choice made for a sister changes a young woman's life. Try this Tamil drama for a story of family ties, marriage and unexpected loss.

23 min · Bengali · Drama

Take a day out of a veteran actor's life. Watch for a Bengali story about looking inward and holding on to a passion for living.

17 min · Gujarati · Drama

Discover a Gujarati family drama directed by Asif Silavat, with Chetan Daiya and Chhaya Shukla. A pick for stories about the pressures within a household.

27 min · Nepali · Drama

See a changing world through Babu's eyes. A Nepali short about childhood and finding a way through upheaval.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

School memories live on in the person who watched generations grow up. Try this for a Malayalam short about pranks, friendship and returning to where it began.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

The Moon is far away, but a child's dream can last for years. Try Badru for a Malayalam story about imagination, perseverance and an ambition that begins with a bedtime tale.

29 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A Hindi comedy-adventure in the Uttarakhand hills: two small-time chancers on the run from the police end up sheltering three students. Twenty-eight breezy minutes.

29 min · Malayalam · Drama

A girl's diary becomes her way of answering cruelty. Try this Malayalam drama for a difficult story about grief and a child's need to be heard.

27 min · Marathi · Drama

Grief is only the beginning of the battle in Baluta. Choose this Marathi drama for a woman defending her work, dignity and place in her community.

19 min · Hindi · Horror · Comedy

Dhawan's Hindi horror-comedy: a miser can't resist a trail of scattered money, even as it leads him towards something unearthly. Eighteen minutes of greed and goosebumps.

6 min · Hindi · Drama

Akshay Danavale's five-minute Hindi short for Content Ka Keeda about a snap judgement and the person behind it.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Two mismatched bats make an explosive combination. Try BATZ for a dialogue-free animated adventure with clashing personalities and cartoon energy.

11 min · Telugu · Drama

For a short built around humanity and the Indian Pledge, try this Telugu social drama from Ajay Ejjada and Creative Frames.

39 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

An ordinary school day gives way to a difficult choice. Watch Be Selin for a Malayalam drama about a young woman trying to regain control of her situation.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A tiny mechanical theatre holds a bear's story of separation and home. Choose Bear Story for animation that turns a small street performance into a larger reflection on family and freedom.

16 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Aditi's search for the perfect guy becomes a chance to understand herself. Watch for a Tamil coming-of-age romance about finding the love that fits you.

15 min · Arabic · English · Filipino · Drama

A mother needs to go home, but someone else controls her freedom to leave. Try this short for a story about caregiving, family and a worker's right to choose.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance

Two best friends begin to catch feelings for each other, and their friendship is put to the test as they decide whether to confess or risk what they already have.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

Discover Muttayi Films' first short, directed by Vysakh R.S. Kumar. A pick for exploring this Malayalam team's independent work.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

A child's question opens a door to everyday kindness. Try this if you enjoy stories that find something meaningful in ordinary people.

15 min · Bengali · Romance · Drama

Years apart do not always erase what a relationship left behind. Watch for a Bengali reunion story about lost love and the things people still carry.

8 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy

A prize announcement takes an awkward turn. Try this Hindi short for a comedy of assumptions and crossed wires.

21 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's Malayalam comedy written and directed by Nikhil Prasad: Bhaskaran Pillai's small-town tech venture and the gang who sign up for it.

26 min · Telugu · Thriller

A Telugu thriller inspired by true incidents: Abhi offers a stranded girl a late-night ride, and the journeys that follow change his life. Twenty-six minutes that turn eerie.

15 min · Malayalam · Horror

From the Navarasam anthology, this Malayalam horror explores bhayanakam, the rasa of fear, through Kerala folklore. Fourteen atmospheric minutes; its makers recommend headphones.

28 min · Odia · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Bhoka (Hunger)”.

26 min · Kannada · Thriller

Written and directed by Vishwas Madisetty and produced by Narendra Kumar; presented by Satya Hegde Studios.

8 min · Indonesian · Drama

Directed by Fachri Al Jupri; distributed by Viddsee.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Expressive character animation and classic slapstick make this landmark open movie an inviting introduction to Blender films.

16 min · English · Action

A Western inspired by Marty Robbins's ballad Big Iron: an Arizona Ranger rides into Agua Fria to find the outlaw Texas Red. Fifteen minutes building to a showdown.

27 min · English · Documentary

What can belonging cost? Listen to Cornelius Walker's account of identity and survival in a documentary that confronts racism and the pressure to fit in.

24 min · Hindi · Drama · Thriller

How well do we know the person closest to us? Try Blindspot for a Hindi suspense story about trust, marriage and the assumptions behind a plan.

30 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

Three doctors discover what their usual perspectives leave out. Watch for a Malayalam short about the human encounters behind medical work.

20 min · Bengali · Thriller

Try Bodhon for a Bengali short from director Sayan Basu Chowdhury, featuring Rwitobroto Mukherjee and Aishwarya Sen in an ensemble cast.

20 min · Bengali · Drama

A conversation between friends reveals what a smile can hide. Try this Bengali short for a personal story about loneliness and emotional connection.

32 min · Marathi · Drama

Told through several perspectives, this Marathi short looks at how discrimination persists in workplaces, institutions and everyday encounters. Rather than dwelling on an act of violence itself, it stays with the survivors and their families afterwards, tracing the loneliness, fear and emotional collapse of having to wake up and keep living after everything has broken.

7 min · English · Animation · Drama · Comedy

Shirley Zhou's UCLA animation thesis: an ex-bounty hunter makes breakfast while his daughter keeps asking about his old job. Seven charming minutes.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation

A wordless animated short about a father trying to reach his autistic son, who runs into a strange forest of blue butterflies and menacing trees. Eleven tender minutes.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

Hugo's first step outside needs a little courage and an unusual friend. Try Brave for a short animated story about confidence and feeling accepted.

8 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A breakup becomes a reason to rethink a relationship. Try this brief Malayalam short for a lighter take on a couple at a turning point.

9 min · Tamil · Thriller

Thiagesh MJ's Tamil thriller with Shivam and Hari Priya: an ordinary night drive turns into nine minutes of fear. English subtitles.

9 min · English · Drama · Romance

Jeremy decides to tell his best friend Evelyn that he loves her, uncertain whether they will ever see one another again.

15 min · Bengali · Drama

Try a Bengali fable from Chandril Bhattacharya and Nandanik Studios. A compact pick for discovering their storytelling.

4 min · English · Animation · Romance

A shy painter's pictures have opinions of their own. Try this animated romance for a playful story about finding the courage to show your feelings.

18 min · Hindi · Drama

Three women reach the moment when enduring is no longer enough. Watch for a story about finding the strength to challenge the lives imposed on them.

15 min · Nepali · Drama

A small button carries a mother's hope after a flood changes her world. Choose Button for a Nepali short about motherhood and holding on through loss.

13 min · Odia · Drama · Animation

Sidharth Goutam's Odia film imagines an artist confronting Fakir Mohan Senapati, the father of Odia literature, about how the language is treated today. Twelve thought-provoking minutes.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

Can an unfamiliar kind of work reveal a familiar human need? Watch for a conversation about loneliness, judgment and the comfort of connection.

12 min · English · Horror · Comedy

A vet is summoned to a rural Irish village where a newborn calf will not stop screaming, and the locals treat him with suspicion.

17 min · No dialogue · Animation · Horror · Drama

Canis - an award-winning puppet animated short film by Marc Riba & Anna Solanas about a boy who survives isolated in a house constantly besieged by a horde of stray dogs.

8 min · English · Horror · Drama

A father's last mission gives this zombie story its heart. Choose the original Cargo short for a brief survival tale where protecting a child matters more than anything else.

11 min · German · Comedy

Written, directed and edited by Alexander Peskador; the description gives German with English subtitles and lists an audience award at Independent Days Karlsruhe and Best Comedy at the Austrian Film Festival.

35 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A Malayalam suspense crime thriller based on the lives of three IT employees and an old goon who has turned delivery boy.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

One soft cushion, two very determined rivals. Try this wordless animation for a mischievous cat-and-moth contest.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

Sidhu looks back on four years of life and romance at the College of Engineering Trivandrum.

9 min · Hindi · Horror · Thriller

Turn a familiar tea break into a little suspense. Try this brief Hindi horror short when you're in the mood for something unsettling.

35 min · English · Fantasy

Brian Ulrich's award-winning 2014 fantasy, featuring Doug Jones: magic is outlawed, the land is dying and only a fugitive princess may hold the key. Thirty-five minutes of epic ambition.

21 min · Marathi · Drama

For a Marathi literary adaptation, try Kranti Kanade's Chaitra, featuring Sonali Kulkarni and based on a story by G. A. Kulkarni.

7 min · Gujarati · Drama

What happens when years of quiet frustration finally find a voice? Try Chakra for a Gujarati short about a teacher pushed to his limit by everyday humiliation.

37 min · Tamil · Thriller

The next victim may be running out of time. Try this for a Tamil crime thriller built around a race to stop a killer.

36 min · Marathi · Horror

Rahul Wadkar's Marathi horror draws on Maharashtrian folklore about the chakva, a force that makes night travellers lose their way. Thirty-five minutes in a dark forest you won't want to be lost in.

15 min · Telugu · Drama

Even a pair of shoes can reveal who is allowed to belong. Watch for a Telugu short about caste, education and a child's aspirations.

39 min · Manipuri · Thriller · Drama

Follow a crime as its consequences reach three families. A Manipuri thriller about the wider impact of domestic violence.

18 min · Telugu · Drama

An ordinary chappal becomes a way to look at a mother's unseen sacrifices. Try this Telugu short for a family story centred on quiet care.

13 min · Malayalam · Horror

Try a Malayalam horror short made in Halifax by Jebin Benny and his team. A pick for viewers in the mood for independent supernatural suspense.

25 min · Hindi · Comedy

A new car should make life easier—shouldn't it? Try this Hindi short for a family whose big purchase brings plenty of complications.

13 min · Marathi · Drama

What happens when the frame we live inside becomes too small? Watch for a Marathi story about the limits people learn to place around themselves.

19 min · Hindi · Drama

Asif Khan's Hindi drama about women breaking free of the household threshold, released on International Women's Day. Its makers report a Best Lens of Change award at the Golden FEMI Film Festival.

17 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

A wife finds a strange letter in her husband's shirt, written to make it look as though she is having an affair with a college friend. She sets out to prove her innocence, and it is up to her husband to believe her.

4 min · Tamil · Comedy

Twenty seconds, a producer and a cheque worth winning. Try this Tamil comedy for a compact send-up of the film pitch.

12 min · Bengali · Comedy · Drama

A small theft brings a bigger question of conscience into focus. Try this for a compact Bengali story about the choices people justify.

21 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

A simple search for change opens up a whole city of encounters. Try Chillra Illa Pa for a Tamil short built around an everyday money problem and the strangers it brings together.

21 min · Kannada · Drama

One unanswered call becomes harder to ignore. Try this Kannada short about mistrust and the problems we choose not to face.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

Knowing what comes next might be more trouble than it is worth. Try this Tamil short for a comic twist on premonition and greed.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try a fifteen-minute Malayalam short from Anandakrishnan and Nerambokku. A pick for exploring a local filmmaking team's work.

56 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

A father's search for justice takes a supernatural turn. Try this Malayalam horror-crime story for a longer short steeped in revenge and family bonds.

8 min · English · Animation · Fantasy · Romance

One grand ball, and very little time to find love. Try this puppet fairytale, narrated by Stephen Fry, for a story about making the most of the time we have.

17 min · Kannada · Romance · Drama

Anantha Krishna's Kannada romance about a Gen Z couple who still care for each other but have to break up anyway. Right person, wrong time, told with honesty in sixteen minutes.

19 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

In Bangalore, a boy meets a girl in a breezy Tamil romantic comedy that playfully insists it is not, at least at first, a love story.

7 min · English · Drama

Watch this shortfilm on what happens when a young teacher with a different perspective meets a class of rowdies.

17 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try a Malayalam school-themed short from Anujith Vijayan. A pick for discovering a filmmaker's perspective on student life.

34 min · Tamil · Action · Thriller

Choose Classified for a thirty-three-minute Tamil action short from Hari Prazad, built around an enigmatic mission and the name Jananathan.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

Try Clean for a story of two sisters whose reunion brings long-held hurt into the open, and asks how much a family bond can carry.

9 min · Hindi · Thriller

Asha Dhingraa directs Aasif Khan and Vaani S Sharma in a nine-minute Hindi two-hander: a couple scroll through holiday photos until one picture says too much.

9 min · English · Animation · Drama

A meeting with Death becomes an invitation to look back at life. Choose Coda for a brief animated reflection on the things a person can miss while living.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation

How long would you hold on to a childhood dream? Follow one would-be explorer through a lifetime of ambition in this wordless animation.

23 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

What if you weren't the hero of your own college story? Try this Tamil short for a return to student days through someone else's eyes.

23 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

Try Pradeep Ranganathan's Tamil college comedy. A short pick when you're in the mood for a campus romance.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Subash A. K directs Jaiseelan Sivaraman and Rheena Krishnan in a thirteen-minute Tamil drama about one honest conversation between two people.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

Two elderly nuns find a fellow sister dead at the altar and decide to cram in some adventure while they still can. A gentle, funny English short about mortality.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation · Science fiction

One astronaut reaches out across the distance. Watch for a wordless animation about loneliness and our need for contact.

13 min · English · Drama · Comedy

Making amends is harder than arranging a meeting. Watch for a sister-to-sister conversation about anger, love and the work of rebuilding trust.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Spend a little time in the world of childhood and village life. Try this Malayalam short for its nostalgic perspective on being young.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation

Losing a shell may be the start of finding a friend. Follow two small crabs through a wordless adventure on a very big beach.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Ashwin Chandrasekar's Tamil romantic comedy with Rishikanth and Debnita Kar: a young couple hunt the city for somewhere that will actually let them be a couple. English subtitles.

17 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Horror

A voice from the past unsettles the life Joan has built. Try Cross for a Malayalam psychological thriller about buried truths and difficult choices.

6 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Can the world's softest pillow replace a mother's cuddle? Watch for a short mother-daughter story about invention and affection.

29 min · Tamil · Drama · Thriller

For a performance-led Tamil short, try Customer, featuring Pavithra Janani and an ensemble cast under writer-director D Vignesh Kumar.

20 min · Assamese · Drama

Monuj Borkotoky's Assamese drama about a 55-year-old village actor who performs Bhaona folk theatre and helps everyone but himself. A gentle portrait of selflessness and quiet longing.

32 min · Marathi · Drama

A mother and son's journeys toward self-acceptance unfold together. Try Daaravtha for a Marathi coming-of-age story about identity and the limits tradition can place around it.

22 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A scooter takes center stage in a wedding comedy. Try this Hindi short for a story about family customs and the chaos they can bring.

6 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Make time for a brief Malayalam comedy with a touch of magical realism. A pick for discovering the work of Jose Thankachan and Jeevan Jose.

35 min · Hindi · Comedy

Some family visits are harder to prepare for than others. Try this Hindi short for the awkward comedy of a relative arriving when no one is ready.

12 min · Hindi · Thriller

A mathematical idea links lives an ocean apart. Try this for a short mystery about connections across space and time.

9 min · Malayalam · Horror

Try a Malayalam horror short told in mockumentary style. A pick for viewers who like fiction to borrow the look of a documentary.

8 min · Malayalam

12 min · Malayalam · Drama

Set aside eleven minutes for Akhil Kotta's Malayalam drama, with family and the place of older parents at its heart.

8 min · Korean · Animation

In 1992 a young schoolboy, Dujung, is taken by his parents to a farm on the edge of the city, where they hope a costly delicacy will make him stronger. It does not go as planned. A stop-motion retelling of the director's own childhood memory.

14 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

Vikkramm Chandirramani's Hindi romantic comedy, which its makers say won best foreign film at The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival. Bittersweet and charming, with English subtitles.

21 min · Tulu · Horror

For a short Tulu horror pick, try Dharma Daiva from Sonu Creation, featuring Ramesh Rai Kukkuvalli and an ensemble cast.

40 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Make time for a Malayalam mystery built around a woman's attempt to untangle it. A pick for a longer dose of suspense.

11 min · Tamil · Drama

A proud pensioner expecting his son from America instead meets his American-raised grandson, setting off a turbulent family encounter.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

Some families find it easier to share a home than a conversation. Try this Hindi short for a father and son struggling to reach each other.

6 min · English · Drama · Romance

A deaf girl meets a boy who is paralysed from the waist down, and neither knows the other's difference. A five-minute English teen film that won best of show and audience choice at the Reel Short Teen Film Festival, per its makers.

11 min · Hindi · Horror

A deserted jungle shortcut, two travellers and someone waiting on the road. This ten-minute Hindi horror builds to a twist and is best watched with the lights low.

26 min · Hindi · Romance

Two former lovers meet by chance when they end up sharing a cab. As the ride winds through the city, old memories and unresolved feelings surface, along with every 'what if' of the road not taken.

7 min · English · Horror

A seven-minute English horror from Dark Fun: a lone girl driving through the desert finds a toy in the road that should not be there. Don't run.

13 min · English · Comedy

Kenza's family underestimates her, and she wants to prove them wrong. Try this for a BBC comedy about striking out on your own.

10 min · English · Drama

A search for a missing daughter turns into a confrontation that changes a family's understanding of itself. Try this for a tense, tightly focused drama.

4 min · English · Romance · Drama

Rain may be unwelcome at a wedding, but it can hold memories too. Try Downpour for a brief romantic reflection on the moments that lead two people together.

35 min · English · Drama

A grounded drama about how easily young people on a north London estate are drawn into street and gang life and violence, and the search for a way out. It was made through community workshops with residents affected by these issues, many acting for the first time.

13 min · English · Drama

A chance meeting opens a conversation about how we judge one another. Try Dre for a compact drama built around an unexpected encounter.

9 min · Japanese · Animation

A Kyoto Seika University graduation anime by Shuzuku: in a ruined world, a lonely girl writes down the poems a radio reads each day, and goes looking for the voice.

5 min · Sanskrit · Drama

A short field trip brings larger disagreements into focus. Try Dvandvam for a Sanskrit story about how generations and social backgrounds shape the way people see the same situation.

31 min · English · Documentary

See our shared home through the memories of the people who first photographed it from lunar orbit. Earthrise offers an astronaut-led documentary reflection on a picture that changed the view.

31 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Action

A deaf former soldier loses everything to a crime that unfolds without him hearing a sound. Six months later, fate brings him face to face with the people or events behind it, and the silence he has lived with stops being a weakness as he sets out to settle the score.

26 min · Kannada · Drama

Suru's Talkies' first Kannada short, directed by Yashan M with Sangeetha Bide and Darshan Shet. A value-based drama about something best kept between us.

12 min · Telugu · Horror · Thriller

Dim the lights for “Egg”, a Telugu psychological horror short that turns the most ordinary object into something you won't look at the same way again.

23 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Alambanz's Malayalam Onam comedy, written and directed by Arsh, with Amal Thaha, Sony George and Aiswarya Menon. Twenty-three minutes of festive chaos.

29 min · Hindi · Romance

A new flatmate brings connection—and then an unexplained absence. Try this Hindi short for a love story touched by mystery.

28 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Sometimes saying hello is the hardest part. Try Ek Chhoti Si Lift Story for a Hindi office romance built around elevator encounters and the courage to start a conversation.

14 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

What stays with us after a relationship ends? Watch Mona Singh and Iqbal Khan in a brief Hindi story about love, separation and the difficulty of setting ego aside.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

“Ek Chup” is a quietly gripping Hindi drama about the silence that hides abuse, and one woman who learns to turn that silence to her side.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

One necessary step outside becomes the start of finding herself again. Watch Renuka Shahane in a story about confidence and everyday independence.

20 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy · Romance

Try Elaichi for a wedding-night story where tenderness and humour make room for a difficult past and the possibility of a new beginning.

10 min · Spanish · Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

Unhappy at work and disconnected from his family, Manuel is diagnosed with a strange condition: he is turning into an elephant.

11 min · English · Animation · Science fiction

A surreal, deliberately open-ended story about trust and the worlds people construct for one another.

9 min · English · Horror

Rohit Sharma's eight-minute horror: a girl plays the infamous elevator game and meets a woman who shouldn't be there.

6 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam short about friendship from the makers of The Exhibit, which its makers say was the most-voted film at the Malayala Manorama short film fest.

17 min · Tamil · English · Romance · Drama

A job interview becomes a meeting across a language divide. Try this short romance for Ragu and Aaradhya's effort to understand more than one another's words.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a young woman who has never had anyone to call her own, until a stranger's care changes her life. Twenty-seven tender minutes.

24 min · Tamil · Romance

A power cut puts a girl afraid of the dark and a guy who can't sleep on the same terrace. Arjun's gentle Tamil romance lets them trade secrets until morning.

18 min · English · Drama · Comedy

A connection with a young neighbor gives Ernie a reason to look outward again. Watch for a fable about loneliness and the kindness people can offer each other.

14 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Sreeju Sreenivasan and Jithin Jayaprakash's Malayalam rom-com for Sahachaari Films, with songs by Samuel Aby. Fourteen breezy minutes.

31 min · Malayalam · Science fiction · Thriller · Drama

How much of ourselves do we hand over to technology? Try ESC for a confined psychological science-fiction story about identity and digital dependence.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A child finds care where others would not offer it. Watch for an animated short about belonging and every child's right to an identity.

21 min · English · Drama

Some questions follow us long after childhood. Watch for a British drama about seeking the answer that might finally let someone move on.

24 min · German · English · Swedish · Comedy · Drama

When his partner disappears during an Alpine wellness holiday, Aron is unsure whether he is searching for her or for himself.

27 min · Kannada · Romance · Thriller

A young romance confronts the limits of words. Try this Kannada short for a story about attraction and the wish to connect.

20 min · Assamese · Romance · Drama

Spend a short-film break with Amit and Aastha in Faded, an Assamese romance about a relationship three years in the making.

25 min · Malayalam · Romance

R. Elancheran's Malayalam romance, with English subtitles, about the fairytale love can bring into an ordinary life. Twenty-five gentle minutes.

33 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a Tamil short built around women's resilience, pain and pride. A pick for exploring Balu Sailash's storytelling with Kutty Story.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

Years apart can leave a family with more than distance to overcome. Try Family for a Malayalam short about fear, trust and finding a way back to each other.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation

A farewell lasts through a lifetime. Watch for a wordless animation about love, absence and the passage of time.

18 min · English · Comedy

A father's final demand makes grieving unusually difficult. Watch this dark comedy for a strange family inheritance and the feelings money cannot settle.

31 min · Malayalam · Romance

18 min · Hindi · Drama

Latika Kaushik writes and directs this sharp Hindi drama about rumour, ritual and a mother's fear for her sick child. Eighteen minutes that look hard at how panic spreads through a neighbourhood.

13 min · English · Horror

Something feels wrong next door. Try this English horror short for an unsettling encounter in an ordinary neighbourhood.

22 min · English · Science fiction · Action

Calvin Sander Romeyn's English sci-fi for DUST: in a walled nuclear exclusion zone, a young woman and her decommissioned military droid plan their escape. Twenty-two minutes of retro-future action.

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Her last day and his first day in Mumbai turn into the same unexpected encounter. Try First & Last Time for a Hindi rom-com about plans going wrong and perspectives opening up.

28 min · Tamil · Romance

Midway through a dinner date with his long-time crush Vandana, Dheeraj discovers his wallet is empty: his friend Vicky has taken the money to throw a party.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Romance

A lonely iceberg is an unlikely place to make a friend. Try this wordless stop-motion fairytale for a prickly witch and a determined visitor.

34 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try Flora for a Malayalam family short featuring Malavika Induchoodan, Arjun Krishnan and Sanal Sivaram, with original music by Arcado.

20 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A Malayalam thriller that revolves around three characters and an auto-rickshaw, from director Vishnu Raghav and Yellow Cover Productions.

5 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Forest Bathing” to see the world from another angle. Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of healing in the forest.

14 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A small bear finds a very unusual parent. Try this wordless animation for a story about temptation, care and the meaning of home.

16 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

Krishna US's Tamil horror-comedy for 1UP: a forwarded chain message gets ignored, with spooky consequences. Sixteen minutes, with English subtitles.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A little disruption can change what home feels like. Choose Foundling for a dialogue-free animation about a quiet hedgehog, a troublesome baby spider and an unexpected bond.

14 min · Tamil · Drama

Music and memory hold space for someone who is gone. Try Frangipani for a short tribute to friendship and the people who first believe in us.

16 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Frank” to see the world from another angle. Ninety-nine-year-old lawyer Frank Lucianna prepares for his final case, reflecting on a lifetime of work and his reluctance to retire.

35 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

Return to the friendships and romantic complications of hostel life. Try Aaryan Gokul's Malayalam short for a change of pace with a comic streak.

13 min · English · Drama

Look beyond the thrill of a climb to the pain driving it. A pick for a story about risk, isolation and recognizing when pushing harder is not the answer.

19 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Can someone find a way forward when the past will not leave them alone? Try this Tamil emotional thriller for Preethi's search for peace.

5 min · English · Science fiction

Try a brief science-fiction short about the weight we carry inside. A pick for viewers interested in emotional ideas told through futuristic imagery.

9 min · English · Drama · Romance

Uli Meyer's elegant English ghost story, written with Michael Marshall Smith: an amateur artist keeps sketching the same woman in a churchyard and decides she must be a ghost. Eight quietly romantic minutes.

11 min · English · Science fiction · Romance · Comedy

Dating is complicated enough without a visitor from the future. Try this for a playful collision between romance and time travel.

18 min · Gujarati · Drama

A farmer's hopes for his family meet the pressure of everyday survival. Choose Gaanth for a Gujarati drama about dignity, responsibility and the weight of financial hardship.

13 min · French · Drama

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17 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A donkey's worth turns out to be a very human question. Watch for a Hindi folk tale about status and the people others underestimate.

15 min · Gujarati · Drama

Discover this Gujarati short from Mother Film. A pick for exploring a household story through its cast's independent work.

20 min · Kannada · Horror · Comedy

Campfire jokes meet a crossroads with a frightening reputation. Try Gavi Gudda Cross for a Kannada short that mixes local ghost lore, comedy and a night of mounting tension.

15 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

Sam John's Tamil horror-comedy: with Mum away, siblings Sam and Pooja try every clumsy trick to chase a ghost out of the house. More giggles than screams.

10 min · Kumaoni · Animation

Why offer a necklace of sweets to crows? Watch for a Kumaoni animated journey into a family tradition and the folktale behind it.

8 min · Mandarin · Drama

What if the parent who embarrassed you had more to give than you realised? Gift offers a short father-and-son story about looking again at the people closest to us.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Choose Giraffe Maava for an eighteen-minute Kannada comedy short from Raghava Mahendar and PNG Studios, presented in a North Karnataka setting with English subtitles declared by its makers.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama

Make a little time for the story in “Globe”.

35 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama

Making peace with the past can start with someone unexpected. Try this for a story about memory, connection and learning to let go.

7 min · Japanese · Animation · Drama · Comedy

A family trade is not the same as a shared identity. Try Go Fishboy for an unusual Japanese-language animation about a father learning how to understand his son.

12 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam short written and directed by Mohsin Kassim, co-produced by Nivin Pauly and Shabareesh Varma.

10 min · Marathi · Documentary

Step into a part of Mumbai shaped by shared spaces and neighbours. Try this Marathi documentary for a look at the world of its chawls.

15 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Why is this house worth so much to its owner? Try this Malayalam mystery for a property deal with an unsettling question at its heart.

8 min · English · Comedy

Try a Tropfest short built around an unusual excuse. A pick for discovering compact independent filmmaking from Julian Lucas.

16 min · English · Horror · Comedy

In the summer of 1980, a successful yuppie faces an existential crisis when a Nosferatu-like ghoul joins his social circle and threatens his status.

17 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

A family feud turns every decision into a move. Try this Tamil thriller for a story of competing interests and consequences.

10 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try an experimental Malayalam short that moves between reality and fantasy. A pick for viewers who enjoy exploring a story's less-defined edges.

15 min · Portuguese · Animation · Documentary

Directed by Nara Normande; French-Brazilian co-production by Les Valseurs and Vilarejo Filmes. The upload cites a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere and awards including the Gramado Grand Prize and Best Animated Short at SXSW.

17 min · Hindi · Thriller · Drama

Rajit Kapur leads this Hindi chamber thriller from KARA Studios: two couples, one late night in a Mumbai flat, and long-buried truths that won't stay quiet.

16 min · Gujarati · Comedy

Why tell a story in your own language? Two friends find their reason in this Gujarati short about valuing a mother tongue.

28 min · Hindi · Thriller

A writer and a garbage collector have more in common than either expects. Watch for a Hindi mystery that unfolds through one unusual conversation.

29 min · Kannada · Drama · Romance

Goutham A's Kannada romance stars Abhilash and Rinaal Kottari, with songs by Suraj Jois. Twenty-eight minutes about the one thing left unsaid, with English subtitles.

6 min · Tamil · Romance

Find a little poetry in a couple's ordinary day. A six-minute pick for noticing the rhythms that bring people together.

27 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Arjun and Ramya's love story has gone badly wrong, and this award-winning Tamil romance looks at what happened between them.

22 min · Tulu · Comedy

Missing one bus can upset an entire day. Try this for a college story about the small mishaps that keep piling up.

17 min · English · Drama

Growing up can change even your oldest friendship. Try this for a story about two girls finding their way into young adulthood.

7 min · Hindi · Drama

How far would you go to stay honest? Happy Journey makes room for that uncomfortable question in a six-minute Hindi short.

40 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Karikku's thirty-nine-minute Malayalam Onam comedy-drama, directed by Nikhil Prasad, for when you want the whole gang for a festive evening.

14 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Anuradha Indira writes and directs this Malayalam slice-of-life comedy about an urban IT couple, starring Vineeth Vishwam and Dini Satheesan. Thirteen minutes, taken with a pinch of salt.

12 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try “Hasthareka Shasthram” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

6 min · English · Documentary

A habit formed in solitude turns out to matter far beyond one cabin. Watch for a short documentary about curiosity and the value of careful observation.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Romance

They share a home but cannot agree which way is up. Watch for a wordless stop-motion story about making room for someone you love.

13 min · Mongolian · Mandarin · Drama

Eight-year-old Chasuna leaves the grasslands to visit her father in the city, where a changed family situation challenges her sense of belonging.

8 min · Gujarati · Comedy · Drama

Your own wishes do not always get the deciding vote. Try this Gujarati short for a humorous look at life's choices and other people's expectations.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Try a Tamil short from Thoufeek Smart and MG Movies. A pick for discovering a local filmmaking team.

20 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Heart Valley” to see the world from another angle. A loving portrait of Welsh shepherd Wilf Davies and his life lessons.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A deer keeps putting his home in order, only to wake up to another mess. Try this for an animated mystery built around one stubborn daily routine.

17 min · Kannada · Romance

Sometimes a story starts with a simple hello. Try this for a Kannada romance about the people who arrive unexpectedly.

10 min · Manipuri · Drama

Discover this Manipuri short from Luching Productions, written and directed by Luching Luwang. A pick for exploring the team's independent storytelling.

24 min · Tamil · Drama

Who gets to decide where home is after a wedding? Watch for a Tamil short about a woman questioning an expectation others take for granted.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation

What if a house could go looking for somewhere else to belong? Follow a wordless animated journey beyond the foundations of home.

5 min · English · Documentary

War looks different from the people sent to fight it. Try this brief documentary for a soldier's perspective beyond the headlines.

18 min · Hindi · Drama

What does a household overlook when everyday work becomes invisible? Try this Hindi drama for a story about domestic labour and the respect it deserves.

11 min · English · Documentary

Watch a shelter take shape from snow before the Arctic night arrives. This NFB documentary offers a close look at the skill behind an igloo's construction.

13 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Horror · Romance

An old connection resurfaces through a quiet conversation. Choose Hridya for a Malayalam mystery that leaves room for uncertainty about the past and what is real.

6 min · English · Animation · Science fiction

A traveller searches across space and time for the origins of the universe and life, arriving alone at a difficult realisation as the cosmos ages.

17 min · Malayalam · Thriller

In the mood for a compact Malayalam investigation thriller? Try I Witness from writer-director Emil A. I and Peevees Media, with a cast built around its police and community setting.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A playground becomes a place to rethink who gets included. Watch Ian for an animated story told without dialogue about reaching out to a child who wants to belong.

8 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Ian” to see the world from another angle. A 72-year-old rock climber who defies age and keeps chasing his passion.

21 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A routine repair turns into a family rescue in space. Try Icarus for a science-fiction short that puts a mother and son's bond under pressure.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Two penguins find something that really does not belong in the ice. Try this wordless animation for an Antarctic adventure with an unusual ingredient.

14 min · Tamil · Drama

Try Bhargav Prasad's Tamil short for an independent voice from Neelam's Kadhai Kelu collection. A pick for viewers who enjoy stories that invite discussion.

38 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama its makers say is the first to tell this story on screen: a young widow observing iddah, four months and ten days of seclusion. Thirty-seven minutes of grief, faith and endurance.

15 min · Telugu · Drama

A cardboard camera is enough to start dreaming. Watch this Telugu short for a playful adventure about imagination and the urge to tell a story.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Look beyond labels to the people living with them. A pick for a story about hardship, resilience and the hope of being understood.

12 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try a Malayalam short directed by Madhu Punnapra. A compact pick for discovering Sea Shine Productions' work.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try Illithalla for a short Malayalam film from director Rasheed Parambil, presented by Cue Studio.

20 min · English · Science fiction · Comedy

Justin Kruse's English sci-fi comedy: Reaper Rick, a paranoid veteran living off the grid, has the strangest day of his life when something arrives. Twenty minutes for conspiracy fans.

5 min · No dialogue · Drama · Romance

An encounter between a man and a woman asks whether love and attraction can overcome intolerance, told without words.

17 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

She is serious and organized; he is carefree and casual. Try this for a coffee-date comedy about a match that looks wrong on paper.

12 min · English · Drama

Karen Carlson leads James Faucett's quietly devastating drama about one elderly woman's day with family. Its makers list wins at St. Auggie Shorts and acting prizes at Georgia Shorts and the North Carolina Film Festival.

29 min · Korean · Documentary

Oscar-nominated documentary short and DOC NYC grand prize winner, produced by Field of Vision and Gary Byung-Seok Kam.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

Understanding someone else's pain is a place to start. Watch for a Tamil short about empathy and care for women.

14 min · Telugu · Drama

Make time for a Telugu short centered on a woman's independence. A pick for stories about finding your own way.

27 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

Ten years apart can leave a lot unsaid. Try this for a reunion that asks whether an old friendship still has room to grow.

12 min · Kannada · Thriller

Make time for a compact Kannada suspense thriller. A pick when you're in the mood for a short mystery.

10 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam short written, edited and directed by Jithin Mohan for Cucumber Town Movies.

22 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

A Telugu romantic comedy from iQlik Movies. Twenty-one light minutes.

17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Karthik's Telugu romantic comedy with Kanna and Chandana Payaavula, about a shy young man trying to say what he feels.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

Vineeth Chakyar's Malayalam drama with Rachana Narayanan Kutty as a gifted girl whose creativity society refuses to accept. Sixteen minutes that turn childhood innocence inside out.

28 min · Kannada · Horror · Fantasy

A Kannada horror-comedy: psychology student Sowmya invites her boyfriend over while her parents are away, but the evening involves a spirit board and some very polite guests from the other side.

7 min · Tamil · Drama

What gets passed on when prejudice is treated as normal? This Tamil short questions caste blindness and the beliefs young people inherit at home.

38 min · Tamil · Drama

A young woman needs support just when the people around her seem furthest away. Try this Tamil drama for Shreya's struggle to face a difficult future.

20 min · Malayalam · Fantasy · Thriller

Enter a night forest where the shadows may be hiding something. Choose Irulan for a Malayalam fantasy short with a mystery waiting beyond the trees.

9 min · English · Comedy

One ordinary question leads to anything but an ordinary response. Try this comedy short for an imaginative twist on everyday conversation.

20 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Island in Between” to see the world from another angle. A Taiwanese-American filmmaker on Kinmen, the islands between Taiwan and China.

8 min · English · Romance · Drama

A brief train encounter opens the door to a whole imagined life. Watch for a romance about connection, possibility and the moments we might let pass.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

The same heat can feel very different from one life to another. Watch for a street-level view of climate change and the people who cannot step away from it.

11 min · Malayalam · Drama

How do you tell someone who you are when acceptance feels uncertain? Watch for a Malayalam story about coming out and wanting to belong.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

In Malabar, an unsettled young graduate is pushed by his family into an arranged marriage while his roommate only adds to his confusion; then he meets the girl. A funny take on the arranged-marriage system.

12 min · Hindi · Romance

Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwary play a couple who refuse to give up the house they love, while Gopal Datt's broker keeps showing it to strangers. A twelve-minute Hindi romance with a question at its heart.

42 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's longer Malayalam comedy, directed by Abijith Krishnan: the gang ends up in jail, and keeps its cool. Forty-one minutes, so get comfortable.

12 min · English · Horror · Thriller

A man living a quiet, peaceful life in a secluded cabin in the woods finds his world upended when three dangerous travellers arrive and lay siege to his home.

13 min · Tamil · Drama

Discover a Tamil short directed by Ragavanandha and produced by Shan Niraimadhi. A pick for exploring independent short-form drama.

14 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Small routines hold a lifetime of shared history. Watch this Marathi short for a story of companionship, memory and patient care.

20 min · Kannada · Drama

When two people respond differently to the same problem, love is put to the test. Watch for a Kannada story about choosing to face a challenge together.

14 min · Hindi · Drama

A job under threat, an ill parent and bills to pay: one man tries to keep his footing. Watch for a Hindi drama about everyday pressure and persistence.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A lifelong dream keeps Jonas looking toward the sea. Watch for a wordless animation about holding on to the thing you most want to do.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Sarath Jinaraj writes, directs and stars in this Malayalam rom-com with Minnu Jomy about the first days of married life.

32 min · Kannada · Romance · Comedy

Shamu Muralidhar's new-age Kannada rom-com: through sarcasm, laughter and one honest confession, Tej and Dheeksha learn love is about becoming the right person.

18 min · No dialogue · Drama

A lost shoe becomes a story about the things people give up for those they love. Watch for an everyday act of care told without dialogue.

11 min · Hindi · Romance

Broken sandals lead to an unexpected meeting. Try this for a short romance about cultural differences and finding love in an unlikely place.

19 min · Kannada · Drama

Directed by Puneeth B A, who uploaded it to his own channel; story and screenplay by A M Prakash and Nischay Bhargav.

28 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Love has more seasons than the weather. Watch for a Tamil short about the changing phases of a relationship.

22 min · Hindi · Drama

What happens when missing someone is easier than admitting it? Watch for a relationship story about pride and second thoughts.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A voice lingers where a person remains a mystery. Watch this Malayalam romance for a story shaped by longing and an elusive connection.

31 min · Kannada · Thriller

Ankush Sai Gowda's Kannada survival mystery set in the wild landscapes of Chikkamagaluru, where a trip into the forest becomes an encounter nature won't forget.

28 min · Tamil · Drama

A bookshop writer makes a puzzling encounter the starting point for a story. Choose Kadhai Kadai for a Tamil short about attraction and the stories we tell ourselves.

21 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Discover a Tamil short presented by Fan of Cinema. A pick for exploring independent romantic storytelling.

22 min · Hindi · Drama

A cup of tea opens a conversation across a tense divide. Try Kahwa for a Hindi short about two people finding common ground while the world around them remains unsettled.

18 min · Tamil · Fantasy

Try a Tamil fantasy short from an independent team. A pick for viewers who like seeing small productions explore bigger imagined worlds.

27 min · Malayalam

A young man chasing his dream of becoming a film actor keeps trying to break into the mainstream industry. Through setbacks and self-doubt he holds on to his passion and confidence, in a light, warm story of ambition.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

Explore a Malayalam short centered on a young girl's experience. A pick for viewers interested in stories about children's lives and resilience.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama · Comedy

Try a brief Malayalam short from Rajil Keysi's team. A pick for discovering another independent voice in a compact film.

21 min · Tamil · Drama

What should a family have to sacrifice for an education? Try this Tamil social drama for its look at the pressure school fees can place on parents.

28 min · Tamil · Drama

A girl's wish to keep learning meets the troubles at home. Watch for a Tamil social drama about the obstacles children inherit from adults.

31 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a half-hour Tamil short directed by R. Sameer. A pick for discovering this production team's storytelling.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance

Try this Malayalam musical short for a love story shaped by the world of a Theyyam artist, with music woven into the telling.

34 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Settle into a longer Tamil romance from Jagadeesh Ravichandran. A pick for a relationship story with room to unfold.

22 min · Hindi · Drama

Try an FTII short about women's struggles and the wish for change. A Hindi-language pick for viewers interested in social awareness.

22 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a Tamil drama written and directed by Pranav Prasannan, featuring Munish. A pick for discovering Eva Films' independent work.

7 min · Tamil · Comedy

See an early short from Ashwath Marimuthu, made for the Naalaya Iyakkunar filmmaking competition. Karthik Originality offers a brief look at his short-form storytelling.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

What would it take to leave a secure job for an idea of your own? Follow Aarti as she weighs uncertainty, ambition and a new beginning.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

When the projector stops, storytelling finds another way. Try Kathakaar for a Hindi short about a man rediscovering his purpose by telling stories to children.

9 min · Hindi · Comedy

An unattended bag looks like an easy opportunity—until it isn't. Try this Hindi short for a chain of situational mishaps.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy

A Hindi comedy with a message: a greedy businessman who expects God to grant his every wish opens the door to a stranger, and the visit turns his thinking upside down.

8 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Try a Tamil short centered on a relationship between two girls. A pick for viewers interested in LGBTQ stories.

6 min · German · Documentary

Denise visits Vienna's Prater amusement park almost every day. Riding the Tagada carousel helps her cope with her past and find balance in her life.

10 min · German · Romance · Drama

One unfamiliar face keeps returning through Anne's day. Try this German short for a quiet story about chance encounters in a city.

26 min · English · Drama

Raji's morning brings a change she wasn't prepared for. Watch for a Tamil story about hearing loss, aging and trying to keep worry to yourself.

25 min · Kannada · Thriller

While the city sleeps, a serial killer is murdering young women in a disturbingly unusual way. A crime branch team must race against the clock to identify and stop him before he strikes again, in this 24-minute Kannada investigative thriller.

18 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

A broken-down car leads to an unexpected conversation. Try this for a bus journey that asks how well we see the person beside us.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

What do we notice only when someone's care is missing? Watch for a family story about a mother whose work is too easily taken for granted.

7 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

Love and companionship do not stop mattering as we grow older. Watch Anupam Kher and Natasha Rastogi in a short about secrets and the relationships that keep loneliness at bay.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

What makes a place feel like home? Watch Naseeruddin Shah in a quiet story about aging, attachment and the view that means everything to one man.

32 min · Malayalam · Drama

In a remote village on the edge of dense wilderness, an old man named Koyakka runs a much-loved biryani shop. He has no family, only a goat that follows him everywhere and has become his closest companion. When a young girl from the village suddenly disappears, fear spreads through the community, and rumour and superstition turn old affection into suspicion of Koyakka and his goat, until the mounting hysteria threatens to claim another victim.

24 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahendar's Kannada family comedy for PNG Studios, with Sudhakar Gowda and Kruthika Gowda. Twenty-three minutes of household mischief.

19 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

A bookshop gives two strangers room to connect. Watch for a Hindi short about the hopes and conversations we find among books.

29 min · Malayalam · Romance · Thriller

A Malayalam romantic thriller that mixes love and suspense, building a story of strong emotions and unexpected connections.

22 min · Telugu · Drama

Charan Shaganti writes, directs and stars in this Telugu family drama about a father and his sons.

11 min · Bhojpuri · Drama

Explore a Bhojpuri short written and directed by Ujjwal Pandey. A compact pick for discovering the filmmaker's work.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation

A wordless fantasy action short made in Blender by Ammonite and Zean, winner of Blender's Suzanne Award for best short film 2024. Koji must defeat an ancient evil his late master left behind.

15 min · Punjabi · Drama

Try a Punjabi short from Harbhajan Singh and Studio7R. A pick for discovering an independent production team's work.

32 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

An office typewriter has feelings of its own. Watch for a whimsical Malayalam love story with an unexpectedly mechanical admirer.

33 min · Malayalam

Two carefree friends face a change in their lives when an unexpected event interrupts their routine.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

The investigator becomes the suspect in this Hindi comedy of a missing earring, suspicious neighbours and Baby's unusual detective work.

27 min · Tamil · Drama

Explore a Tamil drama from Tha. Kannan and Ra2 Cinemas. A pick for discovering another independent short-film team.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a Tamil short featuring Aadukalam Murugadoss and Abi Nakshathra. A pick for discovering Selvadurai Thangapandiyan's storytelling.

44 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Settle into a longer Malayalam short from Team GUND. A pick for exploring an independent cast and filmmaking team's work.

30 min · Marathi · Drama

A small treat can mean a whole world to a child. Watch for a Marathi story about longing, affordability and a village boy's simple wish.

8 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A light comedy about a young boy who, through an everyday comic encounter, comes to realise just how valuable humble black pepper really is.

40 min · Tamil · Drama · Comedy

A fun tale of Kuttimaa, a mischievous village grandmother, and her modern city-bred grandson Krish, who has resented her since childhood. A vacation together slowly brings out the love he never showed.

5 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a small new skill means something much bigger. Try L for a short about a mother's wish to ride a scooter and the hurdles along the way.

14 min · English · Romance

In a French village, the baker is told to make his bread inedible to drive off English tourists. A gentle romance follows when his daughter meets one of them.

19 min · Marathi · Drama

Grandma's stories can bridge more than a generation. Watch for a Marathi short about the friendship within a family.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

Three mothers, three ways of parenting. Try Laadu Labakku Dass for a family comedy built around the differences in how adults handle their children.

15 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

Sometimes finding a friend means finding someone who knows what it is to be different. Try Laika & Nemo for a dialogue-free animated meeting between a diver and an astronaut.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy

Try Last Bell for a short Kannada comedy from PNG Studios, featuring an ensemble cast and students from Nataranga Cultural Academy.

12 min · English · Fantasy · Drama

What happens when Death has only one person left to find? Try this compact English-language encounter at the end of humanity.

21 min · Marathi · Drama

A son keeps looking for a way to help his father. Watch for a Marathi family story about care under difficult circumstances.

8 min · Hindi · Drama

Who gets welcomed, and who is made to feel lesser? Try this Hindi short for a reflection on inequality and the prejudices people pass on.

12 min · English · Science fiction · Comedy · Drama

A recliner that turns back time sounds convenient—until ordinary responsibilities catch up. A pick for science fiction that begins right at home.

38 min · Tamil · Drama

Marun's thirty-eight-minute Tamil drama with Mekha Rajan as Maria, a mother whose bond with her daughter Alia is tested by life's turns. Bittersweet and unhurried.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance

Keerthan M Dinesh's Malayalam slice-of-life romance with Antony Varghese, written by Nithin Nazar. Sixteen gentle minutes about two people who just need to talk.

26 min · Tamil · Romance

For a Tamil romantic short, try LIE - Love Is Everything from writer-director Yabi, featuring S P Gajaraj, Deepak Kumar and an ensemble cast.

15 min · Hindi · Science fiction · Drama

Sudeesh Kanaujia's Hindi sci-fi drama asks what happens when humans start behaving like gods: generators, operators and destroyers. A fifteen-minute think piece rather than a spectacle.

27 min · Kannada · Drama

Spend time with a Kannada relationship story about love, hurt and hope. A pick for viewers who enjoy quieter emotional dramas.

18 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

Discover a Malayalam short from Anusheelan S, who wrote the screenplay, edited and directed it. A pick for exploring another independent filmmaker's festival-travelled work.

18 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Try a Telugu romantic comedy from Sadashiv and his team. A short pick when you're in the mood for relationship humor.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Step onto a desert rooftop where holding on to childhood becomes a battle with the wind. A pick for wordless stop-motion storytelling.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Kutti Stories Malayalam rom-com about a young couple trying out living together. Twenty-one light minutes.

22 min · English · Animation · Science fiction

Two girls find a way to keep moving through a broken world. A pick for an animated train journey through post-apocalyptic days.

15 min · Telugu · Horror

Madhu Sugreevu's Telugu horror with Pravallika Damerla alone on screen, locked in with something she can't see. Fourteen claustrophobic minutes.

21 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Fantasy

In the mood for Malayalam comedy with a fantasy twist? Try Lokaavasanam and its ensemble led by Akhil Kavalayoor and Aristo Suresh.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Vimal Kumar's Malayalam rom-com for J&V Pictures: a long-distance couple finally get a whole day together. Thirty sweet minutes.

15 min · Kannada · English · Drama

Written, directed and co-produced by Chanakya Vyas; selected for the New York Indian Film Festival 2024 and, per the upload, first prize in the Karnataka competition of the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2023.

20 min · English · Drama

Brenton Gieser's English sci-fi drama for DUST: in a near future without work, a despairing artist is a finalist for permanent digital bliss with all pain removed. Twenty minutes on what we lose when we stop feeling.

10 min · Telugu

A persistent romantic finds that his love has unexpected consequences for the women he pursues.

25 min · Marathi · Romance · Comedy

Varun Narvekar's Marathi romantic comedy with Virajas Kulkarni and Priyadarshini Indalkar, written by Saniya Vaidya: some things happen by chance, and sometimes so does love.

39 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

When a superstitious belief threatens Arjun's love for Aakruthi, the couple make a life-changing decision involving Kavya, a woman with cancer, in a bid to break the 'curse'. A drama about deception, social expectations and second chances.

31 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Arjun falls for Yathra, but she is about to fly overseas; with only twelve hours left, he sets out to prove his love before she leaves.

19 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

One set of promises is being made to two different people. Try this Malayalam drama for the consequences of trust built on a lie.

13 min · Japanese · Animation · Fantasy

Nina Aiiro's first original anime short, with music by Ayase: a girl named Luca asks Nene one unsettling question, what do you want? Twelve dreamlike minutes in Japanese.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

What if daylight controlled your every move? Watch for a wordless stop-motion tale of a worker with a brighter idea.

32 min · Khasi · Drama

Discover a Khasi short from Rich K Production and director Tony K Shandi. A pick for exploring independent filmmaking in Khasi.

12 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Try a Kannada mystery-thriller written and directed by Rakesh BJ. A pick for discovering independent short films presented by Rishab Shetty Films.

15 min · Tamil · Drama

Discover a Tamil short from Srinath Kannan S, with English subtitles. A pick for exploring independent short-form cinema.

28 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

YN Lohit's Telugu romantic comedy for Chitralahari Entertainments, starring Sidhu Diwakar and Ashritha Rao, with music by Adheera.

18 min · No dialogue · Animation · Thriller · Fantasy

A night train becomes a world of its own. Choose Madame Tutli-Putli for stop-motion animation that turns an ordinary journey into an eerie encounter with memory and fear.

20 min · Tamil · Fantasy · Comedy

What if headphones could challenge everything you suspect about the people around you? Try this for a fantasy twist on trust and misunderstanding.

14 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Discover an early short from Nithish Sahadev and his team. A Malayalam pick that fits into a little over thirteen minutes.

18 min · Marathi · Drama

See a village's hardship through a schoolboy's eyes. Watch for a Marathi short that brings a large crisis down to everyday life.

8 min · English · Comedy

Try a seven-minute comedy about making a change. A compact pick when you are in the mood for something playful.

34 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Discover a Tamil romance from Gowtham Manivannan and Directors Cut Productions. A pick for viewers in the mood for an independent relationship short.

7 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A homemade tonic opens up more than a sales conversation. Try this Hindi short for a look at motherhood, love and difficult choices.

20 min · Tamil · Drama

A father's difficult work follows his son beyond the journey to school. Watch for a Tamil short about dignity, inequality and the bond between parent and child.

17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Three relationships, and three different ways to look at love. Try this Telugu short for a young man's reflections on what each connection leaves behind.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try this Malayalam short for a story framed around intoxication and uncertain perceptions. A pick for viewers drawn to psychologically uneasy situations.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy

For a little comedy in the everyday life of a couple. Try this if you enjoy the misunderstandings and affection that share a home.

35 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Wanting forgiveness and being able to give it are different things. Try Marakkave Ninaikiren for Kanagu and Sumi's Tamil relationship drama.

18 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

Try Marriage Loan for a Tamil romantic comedy starring Sam John and Shravnitha, with wedding pressures and family expectations in the mix.

7 min · English · Comedy

She likes him; he likes his bike. Try this for a short comedy about a childhood crush with some competition.

17 min · English · Drama

An English drama about a teenager who wakes up to find everyone has vanished. Martha wanders the empty world, replaying her mother's last answering-machine message, until she meets one other person.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

Discover a Malayalam short by Sanju Anirudhan featuring Surabhi Lakshmi. A pick for viewers exploring independent character-driven drama.

15 min · Tamil · Drama · Comedy

A Tamil Mother's Day comedy with Yogalakshmi of Tourist Family as shy Shreya, whose mother secretly sets out to match her with the colleague she likes.

29 min · Gujarati · Drama

Alpesh Sheldiya's Gujarati village drama for Star Film, in which a headstrong mother is finally taught a lesson. Twenty-eight minutes of homegrown family storytelling.

34 min · Tamil · Thriller

Two people disappear and an investigation leads towards a dangerous experiment. Try Mathiyin Pulan for a Tamil crime thriller built around finding out what happened to them.

21 min · Assamese · Drama

When young Jun needs cancer treatment in a Guwahati hospital, her village family struggles to raise the money while her parents hide their own fear to protect her.

14 min · Tamil · Romance

In the mood for a brief Tamil romance? Try Matrimony, written and directed by Menaka and presented by Behindwoods.

6 min · Kannada · Drama · Romance

What remains when two exes meet after years apart? Mattomme Sigabeda offers a brief Kannada conversation about old feelings and the lives built around them.

13 min · Hindi · Horror

A familiar name at the door does not guarantee comfort. Try Mausi for a Hindi horror short built around loneliness and an unwelcome arrival.

15 min · Tamil · Horror · Thriller

Vidhya, an IT professional, has been harassed for years by Varun, who has followed her from school to college to her workplace. When she learns her close friend Ramya plans to marry him, her frustration boils over and she seeks out a black-magic group to have him killed. A meeting with a mysterious man named Alex and their talk about her plan and occult belief leads to an unsettling climax.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A small childhood mishap can feel very different to a parent. Try Mazhachillukal for a story about a father, his son and the affection between them.

29 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Love can bring two people together without making everything easy. Try this Tamil short for a relationship caught between affection and anguish.

26 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Three encounters bring a reporter, friends and strangers into the same frame. Try this if you enjoy stories that make unexpected connections.

13 min · Malayalam

An award-winning Malayalam short produced and directed by Nithuna Nevil Dinesh, scripted by Jayan Vannery.

8 min · Hindi · Drama

A mother faces the cost of silence when her daughter's future is at stake. Watch for a short about breaking a cycle of domestic abuse.

21 min · Telugu · Drama · Romance

Some people become inseparable from the days we remember. Try Memories for a Telugu story of college life, affection and looking back.

25 min · Kannada · Drama

A frightening first experience becomes a story about the difference kindness and understanding can make. Watch Menarche for its focus on two children and the people willing to help them.

9 min · Russian · Animation · Comedy · Drama

Masha expects a party with her parents and gets a room full of grandmas instead. Try this for an animated New Year with unexpected company.

7 min · English · Comedy

Boman Modine's English family comedy: an elderly father announces a divorce on Christmas Eve, and his far-flung children rush home to stop it. Seven minutes with a festive twist.

6 min · Malayalam

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A discarded ring becomes a very big prize for some very small creatures. Watch for a wordless animated adventure beneath the city.

4 min · Japanese · Animation · Science fiction · Comedy

Buckle up for a fast trip beyond Earth, as Makina and Chiharu turn a weekend drive into animated interplanetary chaos.

4 min · English · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

A rude encounter becomes an unexpected lesson in empathy. Try Mime Your Manners for a quick animated reversal of roles.

25 min · Tamil · Thriller

Five questions, and no room for a wrong answer. Try this Tamil thriller for a birthday turned into a desperate test.

14 min · English · Animation · Romance · Drama

Miss Todd has the imagination to fly—but the world has other expectations. Watch for a stop-motion musical about determination and making room for a woman's ambition.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

An elderly couple and a friend plan an escape from their care home to wish their granddaughter a happy birthday in person.

15 min · Hindi · Drama · Action

A Hindi drama set on the India-Pakistan border in 1999, just before Kargil: the son of a former Pakistani soldier learns that understanding, not war, brings peace.

30 min · Hindi · Drama

Try a musical adaptation of a Gujarati literary story, presented in Hindi. A pick for viewers who enjoy storytelling woven together with song.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy · Romance

Ashok Kumar K's Kannada comedy with Gowrav Shetty and Pallavi Parva about the everyday squabbles of a modern married couple.

24 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try a Tamil short from Dhinah Chandra Mohan and the Kadhai Kelu collection. A compact way to discover this filmmaker's work.

9 min · Japanese · Animation · Drama

Visit a food-filled island with Mogu and Perol. A short stop-motion pick about two friends sharing an appetite for life.

18 min · Kannada · Romance · Drama

Discover a Kannada short directed by Abhilash Kalathi, featuring Karthik Mahesh and Brinda Acharya. A pick for exploring independent stories about choices and consequences.

11 min · Bengali · Romance

Try a Bengali romantic short from Vicky Zahed, with Jovan and Anamika. A compact pick for discovering the filmmaker's earlier work.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Pranav goes to stay a few days with Mohan, the father of his mentor Rajeev, and unexpectedly runs into his ex-girlfriend Nithya four years after they parted. Old feelings and new tensions play out between the three of them in the house.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

When the outside world goes quiet, difficult questions can get louder. Try this for a Tamil story about solitude and looking for answers.

32 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Two men are caught in a murder case with a third person at its center. A pick for a Malayalam mystery you can settle into.

9 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Mother's Day” to see the world from another angle. Children in California take an annual bus trip to visit their mothers in prison.

11 min · Japanese · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

Koji Yamamura's Oscar-nominated animation retells the rakugo tale of a miser who grows a cherry tree on his head. Its makers note it ranked in Annecy's list of 100 films for a century of animation.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try MudApples for a Malayalam short from director Akshay Keecheri, with cinematography by Nikhil Surendran and background score by Kishan Mohan and Nikhil Thomas.

15 min · Tamil · Romance

In the mood for a Tamil romance short? Try Mudhala Mudiva from writer-director Jeevan Sakthi, featuring Imayavan, Swetha Venugopal and Niranjana Neithiar.

22 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

See an early short from Atlee with cinematography by George C Williams. Mugaputhagam offers a Tamil short-film break under its Facebook-themed title.

19 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Explore a Telugu short from Sasi Kumar Muthuluri. A pick for discovering another small-scale independent production.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

Coming home does not make a fresh start simple. Watch for a short about guilt, change and trying to put things right.

13 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try a Malayalam satire about contemporary communal politics. A short pick for viewers in the mood for social questions with a satirical edge.

20 min · English · Somali · Drama

How do you grieve someone you barely knew? Watch for a teenage story about family expectations, identity and unexpected connection.

27 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

MRK's Tamil romantic comedy for Nagaichuvaigal, starring Vetrivel S and Sharva Aura. Twenty-seven light minutes.

19 min · Odia · Drama

Manmay Dey's Odia family drama, based on a true story, with an original score and songs. A rare Odia short in the cafe, eighteen minutes long.

19 min · Malayalam · Drama

A single connection can change how life feels. Try My Beloved for a Malayalam short centred on unconditional love and a shift in perspective.

7 min · English · Animation · Drama

Try Yulia Aronova's short animation in its English version. A compact pick for discovering an independent animator's work.

20 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

An awkward hello can be the start of an unexpected connection. Try My New Neighbour for a Hindi short that moves from a quiet crush toward loneliness, grief and companionship.

7 min · Malayalam · Romance

A Malayalam Valentine's short directed by Akhil S Kiran from a story by Mahesh Gopal, scored with Stephen Devassy's Romanza.

18 min · Telugu · Drama

Try Naa Aadapilla for a Telugu short from writer-director Chandra Shekhar Aligi, featuring Tanikella Bharani, Sunitha Manohar and an ensemble cast.

23 min · Kannada · Romance

An emotional Kannada short about a love that knows no boundaries.

34 min · Tamil · Drama

Explore a Tamil story centred on Kathir and the world of agriculture. A pick for viewers interested in independent rural and social storytelling.

12 min · Tamil · Drama

Try Naanum Oru Thaai, a Tamil short presented by Red Pix that puts motherhood at the centre of its story.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try a brief Tamil college comedy from Nalan Kumarasamy. A pick for revisiting the humor of student days.

35 min · Tamil · Documentary · Drama

Take a short break with “Nagarodi” to see the world from another angle. People neglected by the government and authorities - a Neelam documentary.

17 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Old photographs become a bridge between a grandson and his grandfather. Napo tells its animated story without dialogue, finding connection in drawings and shared memories.

40 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

How much honesty can a relationship bear? Try this Tamil drama for a pre-wedding conversation that puts trust to the test.

8 min · Malayalam · Drama

A short fiction about a passive society that comes to regret failing to act while there was still time, framed through blue as the colour of calm.

18 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

Old friends set out together, but an old warning follows them into the mountains. Choose Neelan for a Malayalam supernatural mystery about memories that refuse to stay buried.

27 min · Malayalam · Documentary

Take a short break with “Neeliyar Kottam” to see the world from another angle. A small sacred grove protected for generations in the middle of a busy town.

28 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Choose Neha for a Tamil love story centred on a transgender woman, with Negha leading an ensemble cast under R Praveen Chandran's direction.

15 min · Malayalam · Thriller

For a brief Malayalam psychological thriller, try Yadhu and Dhanesh's Neighbour.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A single flower turns neighbours into enemies. Watch Norman McLaren's wordless parable for an inventive, unsettling look at how conflict grows.

10 min · Tamil · Comedy · Thriller

Try a brief Tamil short from Nalan Kumarasamy's early work. A pick for discovering a filmmaker before the features.

33 min · Malayalam · Thriller

For a Malayalam crime-thriller short, try Night Murders from writer-director Mahesh C K, with cinematography by Sudip E S.

15 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

An awkward reunion gets even more awkward in the doctor's office. Try Nimbu Mirchi for a Hindi short where old school memories and a present-day crush collide.

15 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Sometimes a memory can feel as close as a person. Try this Tamil short for a story of love and the traces it leaves behind.

16 min · Tamil · Romance

Love and the rules around it do not always point the same way. Try this for a Tamil romance about a couple facing relationship strain.

14 min · Tamil · Drama

What happens when appearance is allowed to stand in the way of ability? Try this Tamil short for a story confronting colour prejudice.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

A light comic short that pokes fun at police officers, showing cops in a humorous light and setting their behaviour side by side with that of the ordinary public they deal with.

10 min · English · Drama

What might Ibsen's Nora face in the modern world? Watch Hattie Morahan in a short response about a woman choosing her own path.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

Make time for a Malayalam short from Rithin Saj and ViiBee. A pick for exploring an independent filmmaking team's work.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Some love stories linger in what was never said. Try Not Book for John and Ananya's Malayalam college romance, with its mix of affection and heartbreak.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

Two women meet across a class divide at a moment of crisis. Try Not Friends Not Strangers for a lockdown drama about the tension between needing help and trusting a stranger.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A wordless Australian animation about road rage on the Nullarbor Plain, the longest straight road in the world: a brash young driver picks a fight with a surprisingly intrepid old-timer.

32 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A disaster cuts a couple off from the world they built underwater. Try this for a science-fiction survival story with an ocean setting.

9 min · English · Comedy · Romance

A first date in a hip coffee shop goes off the rails when Steve, an actor, insists on following a literal script. An eight-minute English comedy about control and connection.

15 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Your childhood best friend asks you to marry her—what do you say? Try this for the surprise of seeing a familiar relationship in a new way.

29 min · Malayalam · Thriller

A journey turns into a nightmare where the hunter may become the hunted. Try Okaso for a travel-thriller premise with an unsettling sense of fate.

30 min · Bengali · Drama

Laltu arrives in the city hoping for an education. Watch Okkhor for a Bengali drama about the distance between that hope and the pressures children are made to bear.

3 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Two octopuses will not give up on staying together. Try this for a very short, very determined animated escape.

26 min · Bengali · Horror · Thriller

A roadside act of kindness turns into a disturbing ride. Try this for a Bengali supernatural thriller with a nighttime setting.

8 min · Hindi · Animation

Can a small coin find a purpose in a world that values bigger things? Try Ketan Pal's animated short for a playful question about worth.

13 min · English · Drama

See a family argument from the child caught in its middle. Watch for a story about the tensions children notice before adults explain them.

8 min · English · Documentary

What can washed-up plastic become? Spend eight minutes with two artists who turn a beach's discarded objects into a different way of seeing waste.

6 min · English · Drama

A second can change who we meet and where we go. Try this for a short about timing and the possibilities of a small moment.

25 min · No dialogue · Comedy

Buster Keaton's 1920 silent classic, co-directed with Eddie Cline: newlyweds build a flat-pack house after a jealous rival swaps the crate numbers. Twenty-five minutes of slapstick that still works a century on.

12 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

A cafe has closed, but a conversation is just beginning. Watch for a Tamil short about listening when someone is in distress.

10 min · Marathi · Drama

Packing a house also means unpacking its memories. Watch this Marathi short for a family's nostalgic goodbye to a familiar home.

13 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

Bigil Benoy's Malayalam thriller about a mute young woman and the quiet way she takes her revenge.

20 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

A crime anthology set over a single day in the lives of four policemen, two petty thieves and an innocent student, asking whether one would choose to live with guilt or die in peace.

30 min · Tamil · Comedy

Four Bangalore software engineers get drawn into a multi-level marketing scheme in this comic, cautionary Tamil short that won Best Film at the Avtar International Film Festival 2012.

17 min · Hindi · Comedy

A window seat becomes a surprisingly important prize. Watch Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring a small workplace wish into focus in this Hindi comedy set around a film shoot.

10 min · Marathi · Drama

A property decision reopens a conversation about a shared life. Watch for a Marathi short about the choices that remain after a couple grow apart.

23 min · Bengali · Horror

A new home should mean a fresh start. Try this Bengali horror short for a house that seems to have other plans.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Malayalam romantic comedy written by Gokul about a hopelessly bad lover and his misadventures. Twenty-three goofy minutes.

9 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam short inspired by a true incident, directed by KT Isac for 8 PM Productions.

10 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A short Malayalam comedy that revolves around a boy and a girl who are strangers to each other.

18 min · Malayalam

28 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

A teenager falls for the girl of his dreams as school life gives way to engineering college and the uncertainties of growing up.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama

A thirsty man with little water left must decide whether to share it with another person in need.

24 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Five-year-old Akku sets out in search of answers in a small adventure full of questions.

23 min · Tamil · Thriller

Three friends take mysterious Chronicler Pills and get pulled into a story world that plays out like a living virtual life. Try this suspense thriller directed by US. Suriya.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

For a Malayalam drama from writer-director Shreyani Joseph, set aside half an hour for Oru Munnariyippu.

8 min · Tamil

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A heartwarming Malayalam romance about love, dreams and the everyday realities that test them.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance

Ajmal Shaji's soulful Malayalam romance about two people and the journey of their feelings. Nineteen tender minutes.

28 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

A Tamil romance drama about first love, and how it stays close to the heart long after.

7 min · Malayalam

Vinesh Viswanath's first Malayalam short, with Divakrishna VJ and Amith Ashok.

11 min · Tamil · Comedy

A smooth-talking mentor has advice to spare—and flaws of his own. Try Otta Jatti for a Tamil comedy about trusting appearances and discovering that nobody is perfectly stitched together.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance

Gokul's nostalgic Malayalam romance with Shalom Khader and Shahina Shajahan, about a first meeting that feels like magic. Fifteen gentle minutes that MMC viewers have watched to the end.

11 min · Malayalam · Horror · Fantasy

Rooted in the Kerala folk belief of Varathu Pokku, this Malayalam horror sends a cocky auto driver down a road said to belong to the goddess. Ten minutes; those who see her aren't meant to tell.

10 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

A man seeks a psychologist's help to find peace of mind; the doctor, played by director Jeethu Joseph, pinpoints the real problem and prescribes a rare remedy.

17 min · Malayalam · Horror

Try Akhil Shaji's first Malayalam horror short. A pick for discovering the filmmaker's early work in the genre.

22 min · English · Drama

For anyone who remembers finding friends through music, Casey's camcorder offers a way back. Try this coming-of-age short about the people and moments we struggle to hold on to.

11 min · English · Animation · Drama

Steven Hunter's Pixar SparkShort: a young man who hasn't come out to his parents swaps bodies with his dog. Eleven minutes of love, family and a very energetic pup.

18 min · Malayalam · Horror

Step into a Malayalam horror short where fear comes from within. A pick for viewers in the mood for psychological unease.

6 min · Kannada · Drama · Comedy

Try this five-minute Kannada short directed by Rahul Dev, with English subtitles declared by its makers.

26 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Explore a Malayalam short written and directed by Rithin Rajesh. A pick for discovering the team's storytelling beyond Avenir's other films.

30 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Action

Police officers learn that a murder will take place that night between 8 and 9 pm, and race to prevent it. As the deadline approaches and they struggle to stop the killer, tension and suspicion build among the officers themselves in this Malayalam crime thriller.

19 min · Tamil · Romance

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Ashka Chowdhary's Hindi film-school romance: two strangers meet on their shared apartment terrace and bond over secrets and dreams. Twenty-seven gentle minutes.

25 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

What would an ordinary village farmer do with superpowers? Try this for a Malayalam fantasy rooted in a small community.

25 min · Malayalam · Drama

A lullaby should be comforting—but not when its source cannot be found. Try this Malayalam mystery for an unsettling question inside an ordinary home.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

Simon knows about ducks quite well. They make noise, fly, swim, some even roll.

12 min · Tamil

Villagers scramble to repair their television in time to watch the 1983 Cricket World Cup final.

21 min · Marathi · Drama

Try Panchvis for a Marathi short from writer-director Ravindra Virkar and Creative Window, with an ensemble cast and a focus on childhood.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

An ordinary meal reveals what a family takes for granted. Try this Hindi short for a story about hunger, care and the cost of putting others first.

17 min · Tamil · Horror · Thriller

Looking for a Tamil horror short? Try Panic Home, directed by Velayutham, with English subtitles declared by its makers.

16 min · Kannada · Thriller · Drama

Enter a coastal Karnataka story shaped by ritual and suspense. Try this Kannada short for a thriller rooted in local cultural traditions.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

A shared meal becomes a shared secret. Try Panku for three friends whose craving leaves them racing to stay ahead of a forest-officer raid.

15 min · Malayalam · Thriller

When does wanting more become a hunger that cannot be filled? Try this for a Malayalam thriller about greed.

11 min · Malayalam · Animation · Drama

Follow a child's search for his mother through an animated Malayalam story. Pappuvinte Paalappu offers a short journey centred on a very personal longing.

28 min · Malayalam · Drama

Explore a Malayalam original from Vibin Jose and Budget Lab. A pick for viewers interested in independent storytelling shaped around a parable.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

For a story set beyond the usual sports field, follow Alan's ambition to make it in esports. Parallel World brings a Malayalam drama into the world of competitive gaming.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

A frustrating conversation can arrive at the moment you most need a new perspective. Try Parichay for a Hindi story about business setbacks and an unexpected encounter.

13 min · Hindi · Drama · Thriller

An unexplained event can turn an ordinary night into a frightening one. Try Paroksh for a Hindi story about fear, forgetfulness and the meanings people give to what they cannot see.

24 min · Malayalam · Drama

Midhin Madhu's Malayalam drama with Devaki Rajendran: the story of one woman, which its makers say is the story of women since society began.

19 min · Malayalam · Romance

A Malayalam romantic short film about the multiple lives that people tend to live nowadays on social media.

38 min · Malayalam · Drama

A winged stranger lands in the wrong backyard. Watch this Malayalam short for a collision of faith, scepticism and the urge to believe in miracles.

30 min · Marathi · Drama

A child's small wish meets a village's old restrictions. Watch for a mother–daughter story about education and the possibility of change.

21 min · Hindi · Comedy

A familiar takeaway comes with an unfamiliar surprise. Watch for a Hindi marriage story where a husband's clever plans meet what he doesn't know.

30 min · Tamil · Drama

A journey home becomes a test of dignity and endurance. Try Pechi for a Tamil story about grief, caste barriers and a shepherd's determination to keep going.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

A small bird and a paper plane discover a world beyond the nest. Choose this dialogue-free animation for an imaginative friendship adventure.

13 min · Punjabi · Drama

Directed and produced by Sudh Singh; the description says it took second place at the Punjab University Cine Vision Festival 2017.

24 min · Punjabi · Romance

A small-town Punjabi romance about first love at a young age, made by Jass Benipal and his team. Twenty-four minutes of earnest, homegrown storytelling.

27 min · Punjabi · Drama

Try a Punjabi family drama from Vicky Baba. A pick for viewers in the mood for an emotional short story.

17 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

Rishi M's Telugu comedy for Wah Originals, starring Gautham Kumar and Devi Sree, about a man who is married but still living like a bachelor.

21 min · Telugu

A Telugu romance directed by Dheeraj Raju for MR Productions, starring Naresh Varma and Prerana Reddy, with original songs.

26 min · English · Comedy · Science fiction

Michael Heaton's retro sci-fi comedy: in an alternate 1950s where people grow from seeds, a lonely woman plants herself a husband. Twenty-six minutes on what perfect really means.

15 min · No dialogue · Romance

Rathish Raju's wordless musical romance for Illusion Media, starring Joe and Shriya. Fifteen minutes of a different kind of love story.

13 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Perfectly Normal for Me (How Autism Feels)” to see the world from another angle. Jordan Kamnitzer tries to show what living with Asperger's is like from the inside.

21 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Romance

One unfamiliar message changes the balance between two friends. Try this Malayalam short for a little mystery inside an everyday friendship.

29 min · Tamil · Drama

A daughter's return forces her family to face uncomfortable truths. Watch this Tamil social drama for a story about prejudice, abuse and the need to change.

4 min · Tamil · Drama

A schoolboy begins imagining a life different from his father's. Watch for a compact story about the futures children see around them.

21 min · Tamil · Drama

How do you speak to someone you are about to lose? Try this Tamil drama for a final meal carrying far more than hunger.

12 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

For a haunted-house premise played for both frights and laughs, try Girly's Tamil horror-comedy Pey Veedu.

16 min · Hindi · Horror

An affordable room comes with a history no one wants to discuss. Try this Hindi horror short for a haunting rooted in grief and prejudice.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

Tilak wants to decide his own future. Watch this Hindi student film for a story about education, determination and the pressures of poverty.

11 min · Marathi · Drama · Comedy

Two women face a similar problem in very different working lives. Watch for a Marathi story about deadlines, resourcefulness and a familiar snack.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

A phone can keep a child busy—but what happens to the family around it? Try this Hindi short about parenting in a screen-filled world.

13 min · English · Drama

Can a box of biscuits bridge twenty years of hurt? Watch for the small things that carry the weight of a family relationship.

29 min · Hindi · Drama

A pair of shoes opens a child's imagination to another life. Watch for a Hindi story about small dreams and the inequalities around them.

16 min · English · Drama

An ordinary bedtime becomes the setting for an extraordinary story. Try David Lowery's Pioneer for a short centred on a father, a son and the power of telling a tale.

15 min · Telugu · Comedy · Drama

A Telugu family comedy directed by Sumanth Acharya, starring Pratheek and Payal Chengappa, about a husband whose penny-pinching drives his household up the wall.

19 min · Marathi · Drama

A school can feel close and still be out of reach. Watch for Nagraj Manjule's short about a child's determination to learn.

21 min · Tamil · Drama

Sivara's Tamil family drama with R S G Chelledurai, about a father who gives up his own life piece by piece to raise his child. Twenty minutes to call your parents after.

10 min · No dialogue · Science fiction · Animation

Two little rovers face a vast unknown together. Try this wordless science-fiction adventure for a story of exploration and friendship under pressure.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance

Two new teachers step into working life and a romantic musical story. Try this Malayalam short when you want a mix of relationships and music.

21 min · Bengali · Drama

Two children find friendship where adults see a social divide. Watch for a Bengali short about loneliness, kindness and access to education.

51 min · Tamil · Documentary · Drama

Take a short break with “Powering Pollution!” to see the world from another angle. Villages around the NLC Neyveli thermal plants and mines and the pollution they live with.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

A small child's kindness meets a reluctant new family. Watch this Hindi drama for a story about belonging and learning to make room for someone else.

21 min · Marathi · Comedy · Romance

Vividh Korgaonkar's Marathi comedy for Assal Marathi goes behind the scenes of a perfect-looking pre-wedding photo shoot, and all the chaos behind the poses.

23 min · Gujarati · Drama · Romance

Explore a Gujarati relationship drama from Ganda Ni Golmal. A pick for viewers interested in independently made family stories.

9 min · English · Action · Science fiction

Corridor Digital's Niko Pueringer and Sam Gorski direct this effects-heavy sci-fi action short starring Jimmy Wong and Mary Kate Wiles.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy

An office conversation turns into an eagerly awaited Onam visit. Watch this Malayalam comedy for the growing gap between imagination and expectation.

29 min · Punjabi · Comedy · Drama

Harmesh Guru's Punjabi village comedy with Jass Dhillon and Sukhwinder Pindi Ala: a son-in-law makes a demand so odd it ends up before the panchayat. Twenty-nine homegrown minutes.

8 min · Tamil

A psychology student turns his final project into an attempt to learn about and impress Aishu.

12 min · English · Comedy

Four misfits, one detention room: try this for the awkward alliances and shared frustrations of finding your place at school.

14 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A search for riches becomes a test of a daughter's resourcefulness. Try the original Prospect short for a tense science-fiction journey on a hostile planet.

13 min · English · Drama · Comedy

A routine school meeting brings a family's worries to the surface. Try this for a story about patience, humor and the small moments that connect parents and children.

12 min · Tamil · Drama

Discover an early short from filmmaker Nithilan, made for the Naalaya Iyakkunar Season 3 contest. A pick for exploring a filmmaker's earlier work.

10 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

A father uses a spoon and fork to tell his daughter a love story with a personal connection.

16 min · Kannada · Drama

Pushpa keeps fighting for her son in a world quick to judge her. Watch for a Kannada short about dignity, hardship and a mother's resolve.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation

Join two forest spirits on a small adventure with a very big egg. Quack! tells its duckling-rescue story without dialogue, through companionship and an inviting woodland world.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

What would happen if you buried your phone and walked away from the online noise? Quiet Life turns that impulse into a semi-silent comedy about disconnecting—and finding connection again.

6 min · English · Animation

A captured alien fights for survival in a solar system where no one can be trusted.

28 min · Tamil · Horror · Thriller

Try a Tamil horror-thriller from Pozhilan and Black Ticket Company. A pick for viewers in the mood to discover an independent suspense short.

29 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Explore a Malayalam psychological thriller with a mythological angle. A pick for viewers drawn to independent films that mix familiar traditions with suspense.

21 min · No dialogue · Animation

Some people keep a place for us long after we leave. Watch for a story about longing, care and the bonds that distance cannot easily undo.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation

Step into a town left behind by its people but not by the rain. Choose Rain Town for a brief, dialogue-free animated visit to a place that feels suspended in memory.

22 min · Punjabi · Drama

A promise to a sister is easy to make—but what does honoring it ask of you? Watch for a Punjabi family story about the strength of a vow.

24 min · Malayalam · Horror

A property sale runs into an old vampire legend. Try this Malayalam horror short for the uneasy meeting of skepticism and folklore.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

Aanchal has heard enough about her complexion. Watch for a story about challenging the standards people impose—and making room for your own worth.

10 min · English · Comedy · Drama

Ben Brand's adaptation of Andy Weir's story The Egg: a man killed in a traffic accident finds himself talking to God, who has an answer to the biggest question of all.

16 min · Malayalam · Action · Thriller

A familiar story returns - darker, sharper and more dangerous. A mystery action thriller.

15 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Can two people find their way back after growing apart? Try this Marathi short for a conversation about reconnecting with an old love.

23 min · English · Drama

An urgent journey reveals how far a mother must travel for help. Watch for a story about care, difficult choices and the barriers people face.

26 min · Kannada · Drama

A son tries to turn regret into a better relationship with his family. Watch if stories about making amends matter to you.

6 min · Punjabi · Drama

Take five minutes to discover this Punjabi short from Tea Time Films. A pick for viewers looking for a compact story with something to reflect on.

31 min · Marathi · Drama

An everyday need becomes a fight for dignity. Watch Rekha for a Marathi story about a woman's determination to care for herself and find support beyond her household.

9 min · Tamil · Drama · Thriller

Set aside nine minutes for a Tamil short from Fully Scripted and Night Owl. A pick when you feel like discovering a new storytelling team.

17 min · Tamil · Comedy

Discover a Tamil comedy short from Goutham Raj CSV and Dream Run Entertainment. A pick for viewers in the mood to explore independent comic storytelling.

8 min · English · Comedy

A businessman swaps routine for a series of unusual costumes. Try Revive for a short built around taking the first step towards change.

24 min · Tamil · Drama

Two strangers share a wish to see a film. Try this Tamil short for a journey about cinema, dignity and who gets welcomed through the door.

32 min · Hindi · Drama

A grandfather's place in his family becomes uncertain after a major sacrifice. Watch for a Hindi drama about care, neglect and the bonds between generations.

35 min · English · Drama

Two brothers agree on very little—except that they need to get home. Watch for a road story about the distance between people sharing the same car.

21 min · Tamil · Thriller · Action

SHAAN's Tamil crime thriller, based on a real incident, was made to warn audiences about robberies happening close to home. Twenty minutes, with English subtitles.

6 min · English · Science fiction · Animation

A robot workforce becomes a way to look at exclusion in a city. Watch for an animated short that echoes Brixton's history through a futuristic world.

18 min · Hindi · Thriller · Drama

A shared meal carries a family history that is hard to speak about. Watch for a short about the lasting traces of a traumatic event.

21 min · Bengali · Drama

Try a Bengali short from Abhijit Banerjee and his ensemble. A pick for exploring independent Bengali storytelling.

10 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

A room number can be enough to set the nerves on edge. Try this Malayalam short when you are in the mood for a brief horror story.

35 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Try a Tamil love-story short led by Ram Nishanth. A pick for viewers looking to discover another independent romance.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama

Rithun Chacko Itty's award-winning Malayalam short with Sethu S Kumar and Emine Salman, about a little girl named Ammu and her school rough book. English subtitles.

15 min · Malayalam

41 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Jayakrishna and Anil Sign's Malayalam comedy runs a full 41 minutes, so settle in for a longer ride.

21 min · Tamil · Thriller

Three viewpoints, one incident. Try Rudran for a Tamil crime story that invites you to look at the same events from different sides.

10 min · English · Animation · Comedy

A carefree train ride becomes a darkly comic scramble. Watch for an animated short about class, self-interest and a journey going wrong.

16 min · Malayalam · Drama

For a brief Malayalam short from writer-director Abhinav and Redemption Motion Pictures, try Runner Up.

21 min · Hindi · Drama

Rupa begins to see herself beyond the story of being unwanted. Watch for a short about care, belonging and discovering your worth.

10 min · Tamil · Fantasy

Three magical powers give a family new possibilities—and new risks. Try this Tamil fantasy short about choices and their consequences.

10 min · Kannada · Drama · Romance

Sometimes the hardest conversation is with the person who already knows you best. Try this Kannada short about friendship and unspoken love.

27 min · Telugu · Comedy

An elopement plan goes awry again. Try this Telugu comedy for small-town mischief and an unlikely double act.

12 min · Marathi · Comedy · Drama

Real-life sisters Mrunmayee and Gautami Deshpande play sisters in Sarang Sathaye's BhaDiPa Marathi comedy about a bond made of equal parts love and rivalry.

18 min · Kannada · Drama

Kiran Raj's Kannada family drama with Srinivas Prabhu and Ananya Amar, which its makers bill as a 2026 best-story award winner. Eighteen minutes about time and the people we give it to.

21 min · Telugu · Science fiction · Romance

An indie Telugu sci-fi romance from MarkataRashi: Samay is willing to travel through time to win over the person he loves. Twenty-one playful minutes.

8 min · Malayalam · Drama

Join a quiet conversation about a lost friend and what might come after life, in this short Malayalam reflection on the bonds we keep.

14 min · Malayalam · Science fiction · Thriller

Rijo Mariyam Jose's ambitious Malayalam time-loop sci-fi: what if you had to relive the same moment, again and again? Fourteen minutes with English subtitles.

8 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

A Telugu romantic comedy from MR Productions starring Raj Tarun and Chandini Chowdary, with music by Kesava Kiran.

12 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Amithraj's Kannada family comedy with Gowrav Shetty: a household puts up a 'no entry for relatives' sign, with predictable chaos. English subtitles.

16 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Thriller

Try a Malayalam mystery-thriller from Jithu Satheesan Mangalathu and his team. A pick for discovering independent suspense shorts.

33 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

Sharing everything is easy—until love enters the picture. Watch for a Tamil college story about friendship put to the test.

26 min · Telugu · Drama

Directed by O. Ravi Kumar; the description lists official selections at Aab International Film Festival 2017, Lake View International Film Festival 2017 and Best of India Short Film Festival 2018.

24 min · Malayalam

One crucial day in a young man's life, seen through the people closest to him: his family, the woman he loves and his best friends.

11 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Sansedai (Three Generations)” to see the world from another angle. Three generations of a Japanese-American family, through 1930s home movies and photobooks.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Fantasy

A homemade Malayalam Christmas comedy-fantasy from Seekko's channel about a very unusual Santa.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

Why does a woman enjoying her own life become everyone's business? Try this for a look at gossip, marriage expectations and living on your own terms.

12 min · Tamil

A filmmaker recounts his education to his son, leaving the truth of his account in question.

14 min · Malayalam · Tamil · Drama

Based on a real-life incident, this Malayalam-Tamil short centres on the experience of a corporate employee in Chennai.

11 min · Tamil · Drama

A small apology becomes a big question about power. Watch for a story that asks who gets to demand respect—and who is expected to stay silent.

22 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Sam John's Tamil rom-com for Finally: a fake job interview turns into an unexpected love story. Twenty-one cheerful minutes.

19 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try “Scoottayikko” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A missed train leaves Esra with time to fill—and a puzzle that wants to be solved. Try this for a wordless short about where we put our attention.

24 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Lockdown has left two people wanting very different things. Try this Tamil romantic comedy for the plan they hope will solve both problems.

32 min · Malayalam · Horror · Fantasy

Three groups are drawn into one house, each expecting something different. Try this for a longer Malayalam mystery with a supernatural edge.

29 min · Tamil · Comedy · Horror

Is it a haunting, a protest—or both? Try this Tamil satire for a household whose attempts at order keep making the chaos worse.

12 min · Bengali · Romance · Drama

Explore a Bengali romantic short written and directed by Rajat Saha. A pick for viewers looking for independent relationship drama.

29 min · Gujarati · Drama

Alpesh Sheldiya's Gujarati family drama for Star Film, written by Shital Malani, about the rewards of caring for an elder. Twenty-eight homegrown minutes.

26 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A no tension comedy flick

30 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Marriage pressure is familiar; an unplanned first meeting can still be a surprise. Try Shambharave Sthal for a Marathi story about expectations and getting to know someone on your own terms.

18 min · Malayalam

5 min · Japanese · Animation · Drama

Makoto Shinkai's self-made 1999 debut, years before Your Name: a cat watches over the young woman he lives with. Five black-and-white minutes about loneliness and small warmth.

7 min · Hindi · Romance

What do you choose when a city and a person both feel like home? Watch for a short that turns an impossible decision into a love poem.

17 min · Telugu · Romance

Try Shehnai for a brief Telugu romance from writer-director Jaya Kishore, featuring Abhinav Manikanta and Raviena Twinkle.

9 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Adinath Kothare and Dipti Devi play a couple who drift apart after marriage, until a house brings them back together. An eight-minute Marathi drama about second chances.

20 min · Tamil · Fantasy · Romance · Comedy

What happens when a couple literally trade places? Watch this Tamil fantasy rom-com for a workday spent seeing life from the other side.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A group of friends' comedy about college life, following Justine Napolean, a student who dreams of becoming an engineer.

4 min · No dialogue · Animation

In early twentieth-century London, a girl and her father face poverty, and a doll made from a shoe becomes a source of comfort.

7 min · Marathi · Horror

Lalit Prabhakar co-creates and stars in this seven-minute BhaDiPa Marathi horror about a pair of shoes that won't stay put.

22 min · Albanian · Serbian · Drama

A bicycle and a friendship become caught in a conflict far larger than two boys. Watch Shok for a wartime story centred on loyalty and the cost of growing up amid danger.

22 min · Punjabi · Drama

What makes a gift meaningful? Choose Shukrana for a Punjabi story about education, generosity and helping someone build a different future.

9 min · Japanese · Animation · Romance

A student animation from Kyoto Seika University: two high-schoolers decide to be late together and spend a spring morning under the cherry blossoms. Nine dreamy minutes, set to an original song.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

A connection between generations opens a door beyond loneliness. Try Shuruaat for a Hindi story about companionship and finding a reason to begin again.

25 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A small candle has a big fear to overcome. Try this wordless animation for an adventure about friendship and finding courage.

32 min · Tamil · Drama

For a Tamil short that approaches storytelling from an unusual angle, try Sriram KJS's Sila PENgalin Kadhai.

21 min · Tamil · Drama · Thriller

Based on Moti Nandi's Bengali short story 'News of a Murder'. English subtitles.

24 min · English · Science fiction

Hashem Al-Ghaili's English sci-fi: an advanced alien civilisation runs a simulated reality where countless beings, humans included, are prisoners without knowing it.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Science fiction

Painterly animation gives this compact space adventure a distinct visual identity and a story that crosses spoken-language barriers.

32 min · Gujarati · Drama

Try Sinhan Jevi Maa for a Gujarati dramatic short from Prathana Film, directed by Alpesh Seladiya with an ensemble cast.

11 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A Malayalam comedy made at a 2012 Neo Media School workshop directed by filmmaker Siddique.

13 min · English · Drama

Nancy comes in for a haircut and finds someone willing to listen. Watch for a dark short about the gap between keeping up appearances and finding a way forward.

32 min · Bodo · Romance · Drama

Love also asks for patience, understanding and respect. Watch for a Bodo relationship story about the feelings a couple struggles to express.

16 min · No dialogue · Romance

Faraz Arif Ansari's Sisak, billed as India's first silent LGBTQ love story: two men exchange glances on a Mumbai local train. Fifteen wordless minutes, starring Jitin Gulati and Dhruv Singhal.

9 min · English · Romance · Drama

Jay Diaz's English romance with Corina Calderon and Noah Baron: two estranged lovers meet again after years apart. Its makers report a best screenplay win at the Mexican American Film & TV Festival 2023.

18 min · Tamil · Drama

A story that asks us to look past prejudice and recognize a person. Watch if films about dignity and understanding matter to you.

15 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a Tamil short written and directed by Devamoorthy Velayutham. A pick for discovering this cast and crew's independent work.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

A sleeping princess draws a very unlikely rescue party. Choose Sleeping Betty for a dialogue-free, ink-drawn fairy-tale parody that mixes royal history with playful absurdity.

21 min · Tamil · Romance

Try a Tamil romance about trust and the moments that change a connection. A pick for when you feel like a relationship story.

15 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy

Shiv Panditt and Ipshita Chakraborty Singh play filmmaker spouses who pick up a lost boy who can't remember his address. Prashant Pandey's Hindi slice of life, warm and funny.

17 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Slomo” to see the world from another angle.

13 min · Kannada · Romance

Yashas L's Kannada romance about Vihaan, a young photographer torn between the woman he loves and the passion he lives for.

25 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's Malayalam comedy directed by Jeevan Stephan, with the full gang of Sabareesh Sajjin, Anu K Aniyan and Arjun Ratan. Twenty-five minutes of photo-shoot chaos, with English subtitles.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A packet of cookies turns a train-platform encounter into a test of assumptions. Watch for a wordless comedy about judging the stranger beside you.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation

When friendship seems out of reach, a polar bear tries a different approach. Watch for a hand-drawn story about loneliness and connection.

13 min · English · Drama

Justin Carlton's English drama about a singer-songwriter stuck in a creative block, until a chance meeting in a park brings the music back. Twelve warm minutes for anyone who has ever stalled.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation

An ordinary bus stop becomes the setting for an unexpected connection. Watch this wordless animation for a story about kindness during a difficult day.

27 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

For a musical take on a familiar love story, try Ilanchezean V's Tamil short Sollanum Thonuchu.

16 min · English · Comedy · Romance

A quiet New Year's Eve gets a visitor with very big problems. Try this time-travel comedy for friendship, awkward possibilities and the fate of the universe.

28 min · Japanese · Animation

Step into the mysterious world of Alba for an animated adventure following two young people whose paths cross beneath an immense, unsettling structure.

10 min · English · Comedy

Getting into heaven turns into a negotiation. Try this for an everyday argument in a decidedly unusual waiting room.

12 min · Telugu · Drama

Independent short directed by Ravi Achini, published on Chai Bisket's Clap Board channel.

12 min · English · Romance · Comedy

Finding a perfect date may be the wrong goal. Try this for a playful look at the quirks that can make two people right for each other.

14 min · English · Horror · Thriller

Lost in the woods is only the beginning. Choose Sticks for a short horror encounter with something beyond the couple's awareness.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

Three friends share a passion for films, until a difficult period in one of their lives changes their story.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Drama

An angry little cat finds an unexpected friend—and a new instrument. Try this for an animated story about learning to change.

19 min · Kannada · Romance

Madhu Kalale's Kannada romance with Aashith and Varsha Bhat: one summer morning Vijay runs into Trisha, the neighbour he has adored since childhood. Nineteen warm, nostalgic minutes.

12 min · Japanese · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

Toko Yatabe's Musashino Art University graduation animation: a boy who broke his father's leaf fossil meets a strange boy by the river. A small summer fantasy, with English subtitles.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

JRM Studio's Kannada family comedy with Arya Swaroop and Ashwitha, billed by its makers as clean fun for all ages. Nineteen minutes for a lazy weekend.

11 min · Tamil · Science fiction · Thriller

A Tamil sci-fi mystery from Finally: on her way to the airport, Monica walks into the deserted village of Surulpatti and finds herself trapped in a loop she can't escape.

43 min · Tamil · Drama

A tender Tamil drama about an elderly mother uprooted from her village to her son's Chennai flat. Its makers list seven awards, including the Don Bosco Film Festival. Forty-two minutes; bring tissues.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Helping isn't always straightforward. Try this wordless animation for an insect-sized comedy of teamwork and transformation.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A tiny spider has an enormous dream. Try this wordless animation for an adventure built on curiosity and determination.

4 min · No dialogue · Drama · Animation

Try a brief film that tells its story without actors or dialogue. A pick for seeing how much a few minutes of images can say.

18 min · English · Drama

Richard Prendergast's beautifully made English drama: a family road trip in a beloved car called Sylvia, with games, songs and ice cream, and a goodbye waiting at the end of the road.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

A difficult day meets a deafening night. Watch Manoj Bajpayee play a constable pushed to his breaking point.

20 min · Marathi · Drama

A postman and a message set a compact story in motion. Try Taar for a Marathi short featuring Nagraj Manjule, Pooja Dolas and Bhushan Manjule.

25 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Drama

When social-media traps put a price on girls' honour - a cautionary thriller.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Romance

A little lizard’s search for a new tail asks a familiar question: how much should we change to fit in? Try it for friendship and self-acceptance.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance

Neeraj Kuruvila's Malayalam romance for Pappi & Pappoi Entertainment, about connection, trust and true feelings. Sixteen sweet minutes.

18 min · Bengali · Romance · Drama

Sayan Chanda's Bengali romance for One Love Media: years later, Rehana invites Ishan to her wedding, and he has to decide whether to say take care for the last time.

14 min · English · Comedy · Drama

BAFTA nominee Amit Shah stars in Sam Baron's comedy about a man who finds out his girlfriend only dates Indian men. A Vimeo Staff Pick and Indian Film Festival of LA audience award winner, per its makers.

24 min · Hindi · Drama

Connection can arrive from an unlikely place when life feels shut off. Try Tamas for a Hindi short with Adhvik Mahajan and Rashami Desai.

40 min · Punjabi · Drama

Set aside forty minutes for this Punjabi short from Arsara Motion Pictures. A pick for exploring its cast and crew's independent storytelling.

34 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's thirty-four-minute Malayalam comedy, directed by Binoy John. Settle in with the gang.

26 min · Kannada · Drama

Sometimes a good cup of tea is the start of understanding someone. Watch for a Kannada short about connection across changing times.

15 min · Turkish · Drama

A search for a missing cat becomes something larger. Watch for a Turkish short about memory, solidarity and finding a voice.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

An award-winning short about being bullied - and being the bully.

13 min · Telugu · Drama

Directed and shot by Suresh Raj Bogamoni; the upload describes it as an award winner of the ANR Short Film Contest. Published by TeluguOne.

11 min · Mandarin · Animation · Comedy

Even a robot vacuum can need a change of direction. Try Tennis, Oranges for an unusual stop-motion story about loneliness, routine and finding a place with others.

15 min · Hindi · Thriller

How safe is a crime that depends on everything going perfectly? Try Tenth Race for a Hindi suspense short featuring Pankaj Tripathi and a plan that invites that question.

22 min · Tamil · Thriller

How secure can an ordinary home feel when the neighbourhood does not? Try Thaazhpaal for a Tamil thriller centred on a young couple's uneasy surroundings.

6 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Take a five-minute Malayalam short-film break with Kochu Preman and Anand Manmadhan in Thakkam, directed by Jojen Joseph.

30 min · Tamil · Thriller · Comedy

A robbery plan turns into a murder mystery. Try this Tamil thriller for a story of thieves, police and a death that changes the stakes.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

Ashwin Muniyandi's Tamil drama: a domestic worker asks for a small advance, and an ordinary day of chores exposes everyday humiliations. Fifteen grounded minutes.

22 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

Alone on the red planet, one commander starts questioning what happened to his crew. Try Thalamos for a compact science-fiction mystery about isolation and an uncertain mission.

44 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Discover a longer Malayalam thriller from Mahi Sivan and the Am Super Hero team. A pick for viewers in the mood for independent suspense.

16 min · Tamil · Drama

What do grown children owe the parents who cared for them? Try this Tamil social drama for a mother's experience of loneliness and neglect.

7 min · English · Comedy

Reuniting with a frozen husband is not as simple as planned. Try this short sci-fi comedy for an awkward look at life after resurrection.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

One apple connects two children living very different lives. Watch for a small encounter that brings a larger inequality into focus.

9 min · Malayalam

A zero-budget Malayalam student short shot on a mobile phone at MES College Marampally, directed by Anas P Nazar. It won best film and best direction in the Manorama Yuva online short film contest.

10 min · Hindi · Drama

Why does Mira wear a helmet everywhere? Try The Blue Helmet for a mother's unusual everyday ritual and the grief behind it.

15 min · English · Drama

A warm Passover visit turns serious when a granddaughter confronts her grandmother with a secret that touches on Anne Frank's history. A fourteen-minute English drama about memory and truth.

24 min · Malayalam · Thriller

An ordinary morning jog ends with a discovery best left alone. Try this Malayalam mystery for a strange object and a growing sense of unease.

20 min · English · Thriller · Horror · Science fiction

Two students create a short-cut to induce hallucinogenic visions of God, and find themselves hunted by a deadly religious sect.

4 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Sikkandar Shahul's four-minute Tamil sketch: a young cameraman's routine couple shoot turns personal when he recognises a face from his past.

20 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Candy Factory” to see the world from another angle. A singular artists' enclave in Brooklyn held together by collaboration.

25 min · English · Horror

After Reese brings home an antique chair, a series of horrific events follows, and he begins to wonder whether the chair holds a malevolent spirit or the darkness is inside his own mind.

4 min · No dialogue · Comedy · Animation

Try a brief silent experiment from Staircase Films. A pick for discovering a story told without dialogue.

10 min · English · Horror

What if something you made started following you? Try this for a short horror story about an artist and his clay creation.

5 min · Hindi · Animation

An original Indian 2D animation with anime-inspired visuals: a father, a son and the distance that quietly grows between them as the boy grows up. Four minutes that land hard.

14 min · English · Drama · Romance

Sometimes a dog makes the first introduction. Watch this English short for an unlikely meeting and the possibility of human connection.

8 min · Hindi · Drama

They came for dinner, but their relationship is what gets discussed. Watch for a short about wanting different things from the person beside you.

15 min · Hindi · Thriller

Purnendu Shekhar Kar's Hindi suspense thriller: old friends meet for dinner in a Mumbai house, and as old tensions surface, something about the night stops feeling right.

22 min · English · Comedy

Try an English-language satire about caste from Rajesh Rajamani. A short pick for viewers interested in social hierarchy through comedy.

11 min · Hindi · Thriller

An open door becomes an invitation to doubt. Try this Hindi mystery for a story built around the power of a convincing storyteller.

14 min · English · Horror · Thriller

Some doors are kept closed for a reason. Try this horror short for an isolated community's encounter with something it was meant to keep locked away.

22 min · Hindi · Thriller · Romance

Two strangers, one recurring dream. Try this Hindi suspense short for a mystery that blurs the boundary between sleep and waking life.

9 min · English · Animation

Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Try this stop-motion short for a darkly comic exploration of that fear.

7 min · English · Documentary

An early-cinema invention becomes a window into a complicated family history. Try Drew Christie's short for an unusual meeting of moving pictures, memory and mortality.

5 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A comic short that watches how differently, and how absurdly, people react when they try to make sense of a piece of modern art.

27 min · Telugu · Drama · Comedy

Give a young Telugu filmmaking team's story a little of your time. A pick for discovering independent voices.

10 min · Telugu · Comedy

Try “The Food Inspector” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy. Viva Harsha in a comedy about a food inspector's rounds.

12 min · English · Comedy · Romance

A London pub, a break-up that won't happen and a compulsory game of chess. This sharp English comedy turns every move on the board into a move in the relationship.

20 min · Telugu · Comedy · Drama

An interview takes a philosophical turn. Watch this Telugu short for a conversation about belief, people and the values we live by.

7 min · Tamil · Drama

Try a six-minute Tamil short from Prajeesh Diwakaran. A brief pick for discovering this team's storytelling.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Olga's dreams are much bigger than her kiosk. Watch this wordless animation for an unusual escape from an everyday routine.

18 min · English · Science fiction · Thriller

A man returns to the Midwestern farm of his childhood on a desperate mission to unearth the horrifying truth of what landed there in the summer of 1960. View trailer: https://vimeo.com/55338337

4 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy

For the goodbyes that are harder to say than we expect. Two roommates' last few minutes together make room for the friendship behind the words.

18 min · Nagamese · Drama · Romance

A heartfelt Nagamese romance from Nagaland, made by a small independent team with original songs by Gabriel Changlim and English subtitles. A rare chance to hear Nagamese on screen.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

A person's job should not decide whether they are trusted. Try this Hindi short for a story that questions everyday prejudice.

15 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Man Who Climbed Everest 21 Times” to see the world from another angle. A breathtaking look at the life of a Sherpa who has climbed Everest 21 times.

16 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Many Lives of a New York City Doorman” to see the world from another angle. Yves Deshommes - doorman, art dealer, violinist - and his many lives.

7 min · English · Animation · Comedy

A missing scarf opens the door to surprisingly big questions. Try this animated fable for a small forest adventure with an existential streak, narrated by George Takei.

7 min · Konkani · Drama

How often do we notice the people living beside us? Try this Konkani short for a story about loneliness and the kindness of a neighbour.

13 min · English · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A boy and an unusual creature find friendship in the dark. Watch for a fairy tale brought to life through distinctive pinscreen animation.

30 min · English · Drama · Thriller

The promise of belonging can come at a terrible cost. Try this British crime drama for a young person's struggle with loyalty, loss and exploitation.

26 min · Hindi · Drama

A visit to a father's old home becomes a chance to understand him anew. Watch for a quiet story about love that was not easy to recognize.

10 min · Hindi · Thriller

A rainy-night rickshaw ride is all this suspense story needs to begin. Try The Passenger for a compact Hindi thriller about an encounter that changes the journey for both people aboard.

35 min · Bengali · Romance · Comedy

Debango Paul's Bengali romantic comedy with Ami Sinha and Moumita Das: Sourodeep and Binodini take every bump on the road to becoming the perfect match.

10 min · English · Comedy

One raisin, an awkward encounter and a chance at company. Try this rural comedy for an offbeat look at loneliness and connection.

21 min · No dialogue · Drama

Tiku Talsania and Swara Bhasker share a cab in this wordless short from Royal Stag Barrel Select Shorts. They bicker like children the whole ride, until they strike the right note.

28 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Can the right person live up to the perfect idea? Watch this Hindi romance for an awkward meeting shaped by expectations, timing and a phone that lets them down.

10 min · Mandarin · Science fiction · Drama

What happens when a city runs short of both water and trust? Try The Sand Storm for a compact dystopian science-fiction story featuring Ai Weiwei.

8 min · English · Comedy

Bianca Giaever asked a six-year-old what her movie should be about, then filmed exactly what he said. Eight minutes of pure, delightful logic.

8 min · English · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A fall into the ocean opens a strange and magical world. Try this stop-motion fable for an imaginative journey through fear, comfort and hope.

23 min · English · Thriller

An Irish thriller from Martina McGlynn and Gar O'Brien: a surgeon is told her secret will be auctioned unless she buys it back first. Twenty-two tense minutes in a sinister underground trade.

18 min · English · Science fiction · Action

A battlefield is not the only place this war is being fought. Try this science-fiction short for its collision of vast machines and an inner, spiritual struggle.

19 min · Malayalam · Drama

What does it take to break a damaging silence? Try this Malayalam short for a story centred on speaking up and reclaiming a voice within a difficult relationship.

12 min · English · Horror

A strange noise will not leave one isolated man alone in his countryside home. Turn the lights down for this modern take on an Edgar Allan Poe classic.

29 min · Malayalam · Drama

Keeping time is not always the same as making time for people. Try this Malayalam short for a doctor learning a lesson outside his usual routine.

11 min · English · Drama

A school uniform represents a dream that should not be out of reach. Watch for a Malayalam short about a child's wish to learn.

5 min · English · Animation · Fantasy

A monster, a colony of birds and a very small rescuer fill this animated mini-opera. Choose The Tale of How for a brief journey into a richly strange fantasy world.

30 min · Sinhala · Tamil · Drama

A journey north becomes a lesson in listening. Watch The Tea Is Cold for encounters that reveal what remains after a war has officially ended.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Science fiction · Comedy

A bounty hunter has a simple assignment, but an encounter can change what seems obvious. Try Alpha-9 for a brief animated science-fiction story about facing the unfamiliar.

13 min · English · Fantasy · Comedy

Internet magician Zach King stars in Colin Levy's playful Western: a magic hat throws two friends into the Old West, and an outlaw called Mad-Hat Milton wants it back.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

A school crush asks for a favor—and Shlok wants to make it count. Try this for a short about the lengths we go to impress someone.

26 min · English · Drama

David, a grieving widower, finds unexpected comfort in a friendship with Lily, a food delivery worker, while his friend Chris keeps checking in, worried about him. A British character study about loneliness, ageing and finding hope.

37 min · Tamil · Thriller

Told in screenlife style, the film has a filmmaker recount the story of three friends who, after a murder takes place in one of their apartments, try to solve it together over a video call. As they piece together clues about who the killer is and why, long-buried secrets surface, and the friends find themselves racing against time to keep themselves safe.

33 min · Hindi · Drama

Coming home does not always mean returning to familiar ground. Try this Hindi short for a family reunion unsettled by old conflicts and an unforeseen turn.

13 min · English · Comedy

What if your harshest inner critic could follow you around? Try this dark comedy for an unusual look at self-doubt and the voice we learn to live with.

15 min · Japanese · Drama · Comedy

How much can charm hide? Try this Japanese short for a widow's personal account of a relationship that unsettles her expectations.

31 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Try a half-hour Malayalam crime thriller from Manu Kunnath. A pick for discovering this filmmaking team's suspense work.

19 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Make room for an eighteen-minute Malayalam comedy from Majeesh Ayilara and the Thidukam team.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

Love looks lovely from a distance, Karthik discovers, once he finds himself caught up with Priya in this Tamil romantic comedy.

20 min · Tamil · Drama · Fantasy

Try Thiruthai Avale for a Tamil emotional fantasy that places a transgender woman's experience at the centre of its story.

14 min · English · Drama

Timothy Spall stars in Magali Barbe's English drama as Nigel, a recluse living with memories of his family, until an unexpected visitor breaks his routine. Thirteen minutes, quietly devastating.

21 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A school crush comes to stay, and an introvert has something he wants to say. Watch this Tamil romance for the nerves behind a long-delayed confession.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try an early Tamil comedy from Nalan Kumarasamy. A short pick for exploring the filmmaker's work before his features.

28 min · Konkani · Drama

A respected boss looks very different to the people working for him. Watch for a Konkani short about dignity, exploitation and a chance to speak up.

8 min · English · Comedy

What if your future self could leave something behind? Try this Tropfest short for a young boy's take on time travel.

20 min · Tamil · Comedy · Science fiction

For a Tamil comedy built around a time-loop idea, try this independently credited short from the 1UP team.

14 min · Tamil · Science fiction · Comedy

Balakrishnan's Tamil sci-fi comedy for Finally, with Raj VJ and DevaDharshini. A playful fourteen-minute time-travel caper.

23 min · Malayalam · Science fiction · Thriller

Could déjà vu mean a moment has already looped? Try this Malayalam science-fiction short for a story built around that unsettling possibility.

9 min · English · Drama

A missed bus leaves room for an unexpected encounter. Watch for a short about time, memory and moments that stay with us.

22 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Seemaa Desai's Hindi comedy stars Rajesh Sharma as a bored government clerk who discovers a dating app, with Adah Sharma and Ashwini Kalsekar. Twenty-one sweet and spicy minutes.

19 min · Hindi · Drama

Discover a Hindi short written and directed by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana. A pick for exploring independently made drama in a compact format.

15 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A broken watch becomes a daughter's determined attempt to make things right. Choose Tokri for a stop-motion story about family, guilt and care in a busy city.

7 min · Marathi · Horror

A new home, a familiar object and something unsettling. Try this for a brief Marathi horror story.

20 min · English · Drama

School-election ambition gets the musical treatment. Try Top of My School for a rivalry where wanting to win threatens to take over everything else.

13 min · Malayalam · Thriller

Try a Malayalam thriller that asks you to reconsider what a touch can mean. A short pick for viewers drawn to suspense.

21 min · Hindi · Thriller

What happens when your memories stop feeling reliable? Try this Hindi psychological thriller for a story built around mistrust.

13 min · Malayalam · Drama · Thriller

Three people, and a relationship open to interpretation. Watch for a Malayalam psychological drama that leaves room for your own reading.

22 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

A Tamil romantic comedy, the second short from Bhuvan Kumar K and Arun Jss, starring Arun Jss and Smrithi Srivatsan.

29 min · Punjabi · Drama

Choose Tungal for a Punjabi short rooted in village life, where strained relationships and moments of compassion sit side by side.

9 min · English · Documentary

How much do you need to make a home—and a life? Join David Welsford aboard a small wooden boat for a documentary about choosing experience over possessions.

6 min · German · English · Animation · Comedy

Two neighbours seek companionship through online videos: one records a dating profile while the other films a cooking show. Their noisy efforts collide across a split screen.

19 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try The Lunch for a Malayalam short made through Farook ALP School, offering a different filmmaking perspective from the usual studio production.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Make time for a small Malayalam story about goodness. A pick for a quiet change of pace.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

A fallen bird's nest turns a child's question into something much bigger. Watch for a gentle starting point for thinking about the nature around us.

20 min · Dutch · Drama

Three synchronised swimmers present a united front while bullying others. Jealousy and shifting loyalties begin to expose fractures beneath their rehearsed smiles.

28 min · Tamil · Thriller

Looking for a longer Tamil thriller short? Try Unfold from writer-director Santhosh Krishna, with Rudran Praveen and Shathiga among its cast.

28 min · English · Documentary · Science fiction

Roman Kroitor and Colin Low's Oscar-nominated 1960 NFB documentary, a voyage through the universe that Stanley Kubrick drew on for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Dhina Raghavan's Tamil romantic drama, billed by its makers as award-winning, follows Poongodi, a lower-middle-class young woman, through love and the hurt that comes with it.

21 min · Tamil · Romance

23 min · Malayalam · Romance

A gentle Malayalam romance about family bonds, love that goes unspoken and a quiet attraction, told as a feel-good short.

20 min · Telugu · Horror

Try a Telugu horror short from Arif and his team. A pick for viewers in the mood for a short scare.

24 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

A couple's plans for the future turn into a puzzle. Try this if you enjoy untangling what people mean—and what they are trying to achieve.

41 min · Tamil · Documentary

Stay with a community that refused to let its struggle for justice disappear. A pick for viewers interested in documentary accounts of power, resistance and collective action.

26 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Vafa and Nila's relationship is told through love and memory. Choose this Malayalam romance for a story about the people who remain with us after loss.

23 min · Telugu · Drama

A daughter's next step puts a father's beliefs to the test. Try Vaikalyam for a Telugu family drama about work, ambition and the freedom to choose a future.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama

Explore a dialogue-free short made by Vishal PV and his team. A pick for discovering independent storytelling that does not rely on spoken conversation.

22 min · Telugu · Science fiction · Drama

A Telugu science-fiction drama: a paleontologist living with a chronic illness finds a fossil that may hold the universe's biggest secret. Twenty-two thoughtful minutes.

27 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

For a Tamil short with a larger-than-life streak, try Varadhan's mix of a defiant lead, opposition and romance.

29 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Explore a Malayalam short written by Ameer Suhail and directed by Amal Xavier Manackatharayil. A pick for discovering the work produced through Budget Lab's filmmaking programme.

14 min · Marathi · Drama

When does staying silent become a choice? Try this Marathi social drama for a question about responsibility and acting in time.

13 min · Malayalam · Horror · Thriller

Take a short trip into a Malayalam mystery rooted in Ambu Kuthi Mala. A pick for a dose of eerie suspense.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

For one mother, home remains vivid even as other memories fade. Try this Malayalam short for a family caught between care, hardship and longing.

13 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Enjoy another comical short from the famous Karikku team

10 min · Tamil · Drama

A child's story puts water scarcity into everyday perspective. Watch for a brief Tamil reminder of something too easy to take for granted.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Explore a Tamil short from Dinesh Kumar and his team. A pick for discovering another independent storyteller in a compact format.

9 min · Hindi · Thriller · Fantasy

An old cupboard offers an extraordinary shortcut—with consequences. Watch this Hindi mystery for a dark-fantasy take on curiosity and greed.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Thriller

Minul M Nair's Malayalam comedy piles mystery and twists onto a story that keeps going wrong. Twenty-six minutes of cheerful chaos.

10 min · French · Science fiction

Three dangerous situations, one voice trying to find the story. Watch for a French short that keeps shifting the ground beneath its narration.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Lorenzo Fresta's wordless CalArts animation, which its makers say won best animated short at the Rome Independent Film Festival 2020. Seven minutes of silly, inventive charm.

12 min · English · Documentary

Step inside a bookstore built against the odds. Watch for a portrait of Josh Spencer and the community finding a home among his shelves.

6 min · English · Animation · Comedy

An art student with poor eyesight follows his teacher's advice to draw exactly what he sees, and becomes an online sensation as an abstract artist. A six-minute animated satire of art criticism.

5 min · English · Tamil · Hindi · Animation · Comedy · Drama

What if a skin tone came with a number that shaped how people treated you? Try this short animated satire for a pointed look at colourism and everyday prejudice.

13 min · Hindi · Thriller

Sumanto Roy's Hindi thriller, an official Filmfare short film awards entry: a wrong number that isn't wrong at all draws Swati into a game of stranger danger. Twelve tight minutes.

22 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

A talkative free spirit and a quiet introvert meet over chai at an arranged-marriage meeting. This Hindi romantic comedy lets their differences turn into understanding over twenty-two easy minutes.

10 min · English · Animation · Drama

A stranger's death changes the way Ruby sees her city. Watch this animated short for a reflection on fragile lives and unexpected connections.

17 min · Malayalam · Japanese · Action · Thriller

An assassin's failed job draws his past into the streets of Kochi. Try Whispers of the Lost for an Indo-Japanese action-thriller premise built around a dangerous pursuit.

19 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Kunal Kapoor and Kritika Kamra in Sumit Aroraa's Hindi drama for Royal Stag Barrel Select: after an affair ends their relationship, a white shirt is all that's left to let go of.

9 min · Tamil · Drama

Pause with a short that asks a deceptively simple question: who am I? A Tamil pick for reflecting on identity and the way forward.

11 min · English · Horror · Thriller

Ryan Doris's English horror for Dark Fun: a single father hears his daughter come home late and starts to wonder whether the voice is really hers. Ten tense minutes.

21 min · English · Thriller

Reeling from the sudden death of her brother, Beth retreats to her family's cottage in New England hoping for peace and quiet. The retreat soon proves deceptive, and as grief closes in the cottage becomes a dangerous place in this tense psychological thriller.

18 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Try a Tamil drama written and directed by SV Vasanth, featuring Vasu Pradeep and Soundhariya. A pick for discovering their short-form work.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a child's gesture says what adults forget. Watch for a short about Aman and the lesson he wants others to notice.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Woody's dream is to play the piano, though his hands seem built against it. Choose this stop-motion short for a character's struggle to reach beyond an unsatisfying routine.

10 min · English · Drama

Michael Felker's sci-fi drama for DUST: a runaway teen finds an arcade machine that replays her deepest regret, again and again, until she finally sees it clearly.

21 min · English · Documentary · Drama

Take a short break with “Wounded Hills” to see the world from another angle. After two years of devastating monsoons, a look at the environmental crisis in Kerala's Western Ghats.

28 min · English · Drama · Science fiction

How do you write a villain that might be smarter than everyone in the room? Writing Doom brings that question to a writers' table for a short fiction about superintelligence.

17 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

16 min · Assamese · Drama

Priyanka Sohoria's Assamese drama about domestic violence in rural Assam, and about the hope and courage it takes to step into the light. Sixteen minutes that handle a hard subject with care.

21 min · Kannada · Thriller

Directed by Sandeep Sunkada from a story by Jogi; the description lists Best Actor and Special Jury awards at the Ambegaalu Short Film Festival, Shivamogga.

22 min · Tamil · Thriller · Drama

Try a Tamil short directed by Arun Kumar from TheThunderPic and Media7. A pick for discovering an independent team's early work.

16 min · Malayalam · Horror

Choose Yaksham for a brief Malayalam film featuring Hima Sankar and Arun C. Kumar, with a poetic dedication to women constrained by taboos.

38 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

A romance takes on the insecurities that colourism can leave behind. Try Yenai Yethetho Seigiraai for a Tamil short about being seen beyond skin tone.

30 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A breezy Tamil romantic comedy built on a familiar, everyday love story of the kind most people live through at some point.

11 min · Telugu · Horror · Thriller

The camera is meant to capture a story—not pull its owner into one. Try this Telugu horror short for a vlog that takes an unsettling turn.

20 min · Farsi · Comedy

In Tehran, Mina wants her family to move abroad. Saeed instead invents a device to cover men's eyes, challenging who should bear responsibility for restrictions on women's visibility.