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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    The Moon and the Night

    S2019 Ep17 |
    A teenage girl must confront her father after he enters her beloved pet in a dog fight.
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    Love Wins

    S2019 Ep16 |
    A heartwarming love story which celebrates a relationship that was once forbidden.
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    The Jump

    S2019 Ep15 |
    With no decision on a college major, Luna explores opportunities by just moving forward.
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    Joan

    S2019 Ep14 |
    Despite a life-altering diagnosis, Joan reflects in pride of her beautiful 60 years.
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    Into My Life

    S2019 Ep13 |
    Cassandra edits and examines the Super-8 films her mother shot of 1960's-80's Brooklyn.
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    The Hidden Vote | Are Gay Rights Gun Rights?

    S2019 Ep12 |
    A queer couple lives in harmony, despite their conflicting political opinions.
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    Heroine of Hope

    S2019 Ep11 |
    Known as “Momma", Scarlett helps women stuck in the systems of addiction and prostitution.
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    The Country Priest

    S2019 Ep10 |
    The impending border wall threatens a chapel and a local priest in Mission, Texas.

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.