PBS Short Film Festival

PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from independent filmmakers.

Episodes

  • Beep

    A man spends his final days fixing machines until he finds a robot who wants to fix him.
  • All Inclusive

    A pointed commentary on luxury, excess, and what some people consider fun.
  • Happy Hounds

    Linda Domer facilitates Happy Hounds prison dog program at a correctional institution.
  • Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb touches on the dangers and possible outcomes of texting while driving.
  • Sweetheart Dancers

    Two-Spirit couple rewrite the rules of Native American culture.
  • Birth of Afrobeat

    Birth of Afrobeat tells how Nigerian drummers created the Afrobeat genre.
  • Quilt Fever

    Quilt week in Paducah, Kentucky draws all walks of life.
  • You Know the Drill

    Active shooter drills help prepare some students. But do they do more harm than good?

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.