PBS Short Film Festival

PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Episodes

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    Kapaemahu

    S2021 Ep25 |
    The hidden history of four healing stones on Waikiki Beach, and the transgender spirits.
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    Syrian Photographer Osama Esid

    S2017 Ep16 |
    Photographer Osama Esid seeks connection from his American neighbors to Syrian refugees.
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    SunGhosts

    S2017 Ep15 |
    A mini documentary about SunGhosts, an up-and-coming indie-rock band from Miami.
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    Canyon Skating

    S2017 Ep14 |
    The Black Hills may lack good skiing, but they provide miles of streams to ice-skate.
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    A Thousand Midnights

    S2017 Ep13 |
    A Thousand Midnights is an experimental exploration of the legacy of the Great Migration.
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    Our Voices Are Rarely Heard

    S2017 Ep12 |
    A visceral snapshot of how inmates survive solitary confinement.
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    Maria

    S2017 Ep11 |
    When a crisis strikes, a Polynesian matriarch must find the strength to lead her family.
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    You Can Go

    S2017 Ep9 |
    A high school administrator talks down a troubled student.
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    Dad

    S2017 Ep8 |
    Maria and her father must discover a way to mend love while confronting loss.

About PBS Short Film Festival

Now entering its 10th year, the PBS Short Film Festival is a celebration of independent films and filmmaking. Join us in exploring an incredible selection of 25 captivating films about identity, society, culture, family, race, and humanity in this annual showcase of powerful and unexpected stories.