A selection of many of the absolute best of this year's shorts submissions, ranging from an experimental dance piece to a compelling prison drama.
In this program
The Coupon
Directed by
Laura Seay
U.S.
2021
18 minutes
English
When Wendy's birthday coupon ends up in the wrong hands, a demented and determined stranger will stop at nothing to cash it in.
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The Danger in Front
Directed by
Alexis Chartrand
Canada
2020
17 minutes
French
While observing life outside his shop, a barber thinks he sees someone who is after his life and his family.
The Letter Room
Directed by
Elvira Lind
U.S.
2020
30 minutes
English
When a kind-hearted prison officer (Oscar Isaac) is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate's personal affairs.
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Out of Time
Directed by
Delphine Montaigne
France
2021
9 minutes
French
Felix tries to connect with his grandmother before she fully fades away.
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Play It Again
Directed by
Daniel Abramovici
Canada
2021
9 minutes
English
Kitty struggles to open up before Erin departs for a new city and a new life.
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Shower Boys
Directed by
Christian Zetterberg
Sweden
2021
9 minutes
Swedish
After a heated training match with the team, Viggo and Noel go home to challenge each other's limits and masculinity.
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Strasbourg 1518
Directed by
Jonathan Glazer
U.K.
2020
10 minutes
No Dialogue
Inspired by a powerful involuntary mania that took hold of citizens in the city of Strasbourg a little more than 500 years ago, director Jonathan Glazer ("Under the Skin") collaborates with some of the greatest dancers working today.
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