PBS Short Film Festival

PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Episodes

  • 2014 Festival | Diamond John

    John Wesley Huddleston tries to support his wife and five daughters by digging for gold.
  • 2013 Festival | Asylum - Skye

    Watch and vote for Asylum - Skye, a film about a woman's battle against homophobia in Zimb
  • 2013 Festival | Asylum - Bisi

    Watch and vote for Asylum - Bisi, a short film about homosexuality in Nigeria.
  • 2013 Festival | Breathe Life

    Watch and vote for Breathe Life, a short film about a family who combats cystic fibrosis.
  • 2013 Festival | Brionna Williams

    Watch and vote for Brionna Williams, a film about student’s journey to combat asthma.
  • 2013 Festival | Can't Hold Me Back

    Watch and vote for Can't Hold Me Back, a film about a first generation high school grad.
  • 2013 Festival | Capsule

    Watch and vote for Capsule, a film about two astronauts whose lives are put at risk.
  • 2013 Festival | Ars Magna

    Watch and vote for Ars Magna, a short film about the obsessive world of anagrams.

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.