PBS Short Film Festival

PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Episodes

  • 2016 Festival | Peppermint

    Samantha must convince her father to bring her favorite pet as they leave their farm.
  • 2016 Festival | The Superlative Light

    Photographer Robert Shults went from being a homeless dreamer to a home-owning artist.
  • 2016 Festival | Jose and Mr. Ramos

    Meet 3rd grader Jose Ansaldo and his teacher Oscar Ramos—both sons of migrant farm workers
  • 2016 Festival | Life & Death of Tommy Chaos & Stacey Danger

    Dinosaurs have invaded Earth, but neither Tommy nor Stacey care anymore.
  • 2016 Festival | Capoeira

    Capoeira is the challenge Memo never imagined. Letting go is a gift he never expected.
  • 2016 Festival | Que Lejos Estoy (How Far I Am)

    Que Lejos Estoy is a short documentary about the assimilation of the filmmaker's family.
  • 2016 Festival | Home is a Hotel

    A glimpse into family life living in an 80 sq ft SRO in San Francisco's Chinatown.
  • 2016 Festival | Bottle

    Two characters engage in a charming transoceanic conversation via objects in a bottle.

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.