You’ll love these!
Just starting out with Klipist? Or never really watched short films before? Enjoy our curated playlist to discover our short films. Sit back and enjoy a hand-picked collection with the same runtime as a movie. If you don't love short films after this, then... hasta la vista baby!
You’ll love these!
New to short film? Start here. Nine films that show what the format can do.
Just starting out with Klipist? Or never really watched short films before? Enjoy our curated playlist to discover our short films. Sit back and enjoy a hand-picked collection with the same runtime as a movie. If you don't love short films after this, then... hasta la vista baby!
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Quiet Carriage
A commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regrets
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ben S. Hyland - 2
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
A powerful short film about two men who meet five different times
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marcus Markou - 3
Man-tis!
A man wakes up as a mantis on the day of his job interview
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Christopher Stewardson - 4
Embers
A woman waits for her date to arrive, and he is not as expected
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Tom Ganley - 5
Appetite
A predatory dater always runs off when the bill comes
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Katrin Larissa Kasper - 6
Only The Lonely
When an old lady loses her beloved husband, life becomes intolerable
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Clare Holman - 7
Viskar I Vinden
A forensic investigator tries to communicate with a farting corpse
Find out more about the film ›Dir. James Newman - 8
Lovers
The most famous scene of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' in 7 languages
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Alexandre Brisa - 9
Darkside
An astronaut in search of a lost crew on an interstellar mission
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Spencer Zimmerman
9 films · 1h 33m
- 1Quiet CarriageA commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regretscomedy · hilarious · satiricalFind out more about the film ›
- 2Two Strangers Who Meet Five TimesA powerful short film about two men who meet five different timesdrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 3Man-tis!A man wakes up as a mantis on the day of his job interviewcomedy · comic · feel-goodFind out more about the film ›
- 4EmbersA woman waits for her date to arrive, and he is not as expecteddrama · cerebral · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 5AppetiteA predatory dater always runs off when the bill comescomedy · entertaining · quirkyFind out more about the film ›
- 6Only The LonelyWhen an old lady loses her beloved husband, life becomes intolerabledrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 7Viskar I VindenA forensic investigator tries to communicate with a farting corpsecomedy · comic · entertainingFind out more about the film ›
- 8LoversThe most famous scene of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' in 7 languagesdrama · atmospheric · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 9DarksideAn astronaut in search of a lost crew on an interstellar missionadventure · cinematic · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
A starter kit for short film
We picked these nine films as a first taste of what short film does best: a complete story, a real emotional arc, and not a wasted minute. If you finish this collection and want more, the rest of Klipist is waiting.
Frequently asked
Who is this collection for?
Anyone new to Klipist, or to short films in general. Nine films that show the full range of what the format can do.
How long will it take?
About an hour and a half for all nine. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.
What comes after this collection?
Wherever it takes you: every film links to its genres and moods, and the films page has fifty more rows to explore.
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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