American Indie
Ten independent American shorts, coast to coast.
Ten independent American shorts, coast to coast.
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Sometimes It’s Happened
An inspiring doc about an old man telling some of his stories
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ethan Oldham - 2
Tiny, Texas
A high school basketball prodigy hits a wall of expectations
Find out more about the film ›Dir. David Lykes Keenan - 3
The Burning Blue
Lost in a desert, a couple's relationship is tested when they discover they're not alone
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ablay Nurmanbetov - 4
Darlings
An estranged son returns to see his dying grandmother
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ronny Rose - 5
Interstice
A teen genius travels back in time to uncover the mystery of his absent father
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Freddie Gardner - 6
Zafar
An immigrant tries to help his family while a pandemic is breaking out
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Aqsa Altaf - 7
Metal
A grandfather mourning the loss of his young grandson
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Mischa Webley - 8
Squeeze
A high school wrestling coach recruits an outsider, a student with Autism
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Mike Clarke - 9
Topical Cream
A fake-woke millennial falls in love with a talking bottle
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Aaron Latta-Morissette - 10
A Smaller Big Bang
Some relationships end how they begin... with a bang
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Jeff Perreca
10 films · 2h 43m
- 1Sometimes It’s HappenedAn inspiring doc about an old man telling some of his storiesbiography · entertaining · inspiringFind out more about the film ›
- 2Tiny, TexasA high school basketball prodigy hits a wall of expectationsdrama · cinematic · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 3The Burning BlueLost in a desert, a couple's relationship is tested when they discover they're not alonedrama · atmospheric · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 4DarlingsAn estranged son returns to see his dying grandmotherdrama · emotional · intimateFind out more about the film ›
- 5IntersticeA teen genius travels back in time to uncover the mystery of his absent fathercomedy · cinematic · mysteriousFind out more about the film ›
- 6ZafarAn immigrant tries to help his family while a pandemic is breaking outdrama · atmospheric · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 7MetalA grandfather mourning the loss of his young grandsondrama · emotional · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
- 8SqueezeA high school wrestling coach recruits an outsider, a student with Autismdrama · cinematic · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 9Topical CreamA fake-woke millennial falls in love with a talking bottlecomedy · hilarious · satiricalFind out more about the film ›
- 10A Smaller Big BangSome relationships end how they begin... with a bangaction · entertaining · hilariousFind out more about the film ›
The land of the short film
From Texas trailer parks to New York one-bedrooms, American independent filmmakers turn small budgets into big feelings. These ten films cover the whole map.
Frequently asked
What is American Indie?
Ten independent American short films, from Texas to New York. Small budgets, big feelings, and the full breadth of the US indie scene.
How long is the collection?
About two and three-quarter hours all in. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.
Are these student films?
No. They are independent productions by working filmmakers, many of whom have gone on to features and series.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
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