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Hidden Gems
Collection · 8 films · 2h 41m

Hidden Gems

Films that slipped under the radar and deserve a second life. No stars, no hype, just craft.
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Films in this collection

8 films · 2h 41m

  1. Things I’ve Made My Roommate Do

    Things I’ve Made My Roommate Do

    by Mylissa Fitzsimmons

    25m

    I've parked my car in the friend zone...again

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  2. Within These Walls

    Within These Walls

    by Jim Onyemenam

    21m

    Two musicians delve into their feelings for each other

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  3. The World Beyond Me

    The World Beyond Me

    by Ashwin Agrawal

    14m

    Trapped in Mumbai’s red-light district, a woman dreams of freedom

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  4. Little Games

    Little Games

    by Stéfane Houssier

    13m

    A little girl reveals her sinister plan to a stranger

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  5. Wired

    Wired

    by Will Jewell

    17m

    A woman is gaslit by her AI wellbeing smart hub

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  6. The Nightingale

    The Nightingale

    by Robbi Stevens

    36m

    A singer battles through PTSD after a sexual assault

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  7. Bliss

    Bliss

    by Dwight Mathis II

    27m

    A mysterious video appears, carrying a life altering message

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  8. Touch

    Touch

    by Justin Burquist

    8m

    A psychic is called to a homicide scene

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Curator’s note

Great short films that defy a category.

Some of our best shorts refuse to sit in a tidy theme. These are the ones our editors keep recommending anyway, across every genre, chosen for one reason: they are too good to miss. Start anywhere.

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Frequently asked

What makes a film a "hidden gem"?

These are films that arrived without festival buzz or famous names and quietly impressed everyone on our editorial team. We picked them from deep in the catalogue because they deserve far more eyes than they have had.

How long are the films?

They run from under ten minutes to just over half an hour, and each one is a complete story rather than an extract from something longer.

Is it really 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.

Will this collection change?

Yes. As new films join Klipist and old ones find their audience, we rotate this lineup. Check back.

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