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9 films · 1h 37m
Quiet Carriage
by Ben S. Hyland
5m
A commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regrets
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Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
by Marcus Markou
11m
A powerful short film about two men who meet five different times
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Man-tis!
by Christopher Stewardson
10m
A man wakes up as a mantis on the day of his job interview
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Embers
by Tom Ganley
19m
A woman waits for her date to arrive, and he is not as expected
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Appetite
by Katrin Larissa Kasper
14m
A predatory dater always runs off when the bill comes
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Only The Lonely
by Clare Holman
17m
When an old lady loses her beloved husband, life becomes intolerable
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Viskar I Vinden
by James Newman
7m
A forensic investigator tries to communicate with a farting corpse
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Lovers
by Alexandre Brisa
3m
The most famous scene of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' in 7 languages
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Darkside
by Spencer Zimmerman
11m
An astronaut in search of a lost crew on an interstellar mission
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A starter kit for short film
We picked these 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. Films that show the full range of what the format can do.
How long will it take?
About an hour and a half for the whole collection. 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 many 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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