Hidden Gems
Eight films that slipped under the radar and deserve a second life. No stars, no hype, just craft.
Eight films that slipped under the radar and deserve a second life. No stars, no hype, just craft.
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Things I’ve Made My Roommate Do
I've parked my car in the friend zone...again
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Mylissa Fitzsimmons - 2
Within These Walls
Two musicians delve into their feelings for each other
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Jim Onyemenam - 3
The World Beyond Me
Trapped in Mumbai’s red-light district, a woman dreams of freedom
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ashwin Agrawal - 4
Little Games
A little girl reveals her sinister plan to a stranger
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Stéfane Houssier - 5
Wired
A woman is gaslit by her AI wellbeing smart hub
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Will Jewell - 6
The Nightingale
A singer battles through PTSD after a sexual assault
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Robbi Stevens - 7
Bliss
A mysterious video appears, carrying a life altering message
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Dwight Mathis II - 8
Touch
A psychic is called to a homicide scene
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Justin Burquist
8 films · 2h 43m
- 1Things I’ve Made My Roommate DoI've parked my car in the friend zone...againcomedy · quirky · romanticFind out more about the film ›
- 2Within These WallsTwo musicians delve into their feelings for each otherdrama · intimate · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
- 3The World Beyond MeTrapped in Mumbai’s red-light district, a woman dreams of freedomdrama · dark · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 4Little GamesA little girl reveals her sinister plan to a strangerdrama · atmospheric · darkFind out more about the film ›
- 5WiredA woman is gaslit by her AI wellbeing smart hubdark comedy · dark · futuristicFind out more about the film ›
- 6The NightingaleA singer battles through PTSD after a sexual assaultdrama · dark · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 7BlissA mysterious video appears, carrying a life altering messagedrama · mysterious · suspensefulFind out more about the film ›
- 8TouchA psychic is called to a homicide scenecrime · atmospheric · mysteriousFind out more about the film ›
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.
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 eight from deep in the catalogue that deserve far more eyes than they have had.
How long is the collection?
Eight films, just over 100 minutes in total, about the length of one feature film, for eight complete stories.
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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