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.
  • 2012 Festival | Flawed: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | Flawed

    S2012 Ep14 |
    A woman is uneasy about beginning a relationship with a plastic surgeon.
  • 2012 Festival | Keao: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | Keao

    S2012 Ep13 |
    A young woman's journey of self-actualization through ancient cultural practices.
  • 2012 Festival | Women and Girls Lead: Meet Beverly: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | Women and Girls Lead: Meet Beverly

    S2012 Ep12 |
    Beverly Kearny molds young women into confident, fearless winners.
  • 2012 Festival | Clara como el Agua: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | Clara como el Agua

    S2012 Ep10 |
    She's white. She's also black. Mostly, she's rejected.
  • 2012 Festival | This Gay and Age: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | This Gay and Age

    S2012 Ep7 |
    A young filmmaker examines how media influence gay teens' expectations.
  • 2012 Festival | My Name Is Seven: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | My Name Is Seven

    S2012 Ep6 |
    Seven secretly loves Michi... and break dancing.
  • 2012 Festival | Once Upon a Rooftop: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    2012 Festival | Once Upon a Rooftop

    S2012 Ep4 |
    A visual portrait of those who live on the rooftops of mid-rises in Hong Kong
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    2012 Festival | Seltzer Works

    S2012 Ep3 |
    Third-generation seltzer-filler Kenny Gomberg is the last bottler in Brooklyn.

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.