Awesome Short Films

The story of Captain Alexei Ovechkin, submarine commander and hapless vervulf werewolf. A funny and offbeat short film by Sirocco Research Labs, as irresistibly endearing as Wes Anderson’s films.

The Bureau of Common Goods’ fascinating film series Made by Hand features NYC artisans crafting local and sustainable items. This latest piece showcases an urban rooftop beekeeping farmer.

A clever take on Bertrand Russell’s famous analogy made by Bezalel student Vania Heymann. Hopefully it doesn’t come full circle and leave IKEA wondering about a sudden uptick in sales.

Tomás Vergara, a self-taught 3d artist, left his full time job to produce The Chase, an entertaining, animated tale of a hitman job gone wrong; it took $700 and 6 months to make. (Thanks Navid!)

Lord Broadforce seems to be a cruel soldier, but when it comes to aliens, he’s quite the expert. A short film from the Media Design School, based on WETA Workshop’s Dr Grordbort universe.

Cole Schreiber’s short film about a zombie who is still very much human. It could have been shorter to avoid plot holes – are New Yorkers used to seeing zombies? – but the final scene is priceless.

(NSFW: Language) Brandon Routh and Bret Harrison play security guards in what seems to be a monster factory. A fun, but long-winded reminder that grunts have lives and stories to tell too.

Looking out the window and seeing grey skies and wintery temps? Even if you aren’t, you can still appreciate this short film of two guys paragliding in a variety of sunny places. (Thanks Michael!)

Because we love film too, we’re excited to hear that submissions are still being taken through Feb. 20 for Vimeo’s Festival + Awards event in June. James Franco and other cool talent will be judging.

Director Guillaume Blanchet’s ode to biking and to bikers, especially his dad. A highly enjoyable visual metaphor about passion and dedication. But don’t try this at home. Or on the road.

A fan film about the first soldier to wear the MJOLNIR armor. Between this and Helljumper, Halo fans will be spoiled this year. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for more of the Voltron fan film.

A short film by Digital Miso about a man who has synesthesia, a neurological condition wherein a stimuli activates multiple senses. In this man’s case, sounds cause him to see colored blocks.

(NSFW: Language) Max Landis’ short film about DC Comics’ various attempts to make Superman more interesting. Look for cameos from Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Ron Howard, and Simon Pegg.

Youtuber MojiitosEargasm used source material from Ikon Film’s more informative short film and a perfect track from einsauszwei to put together this uplifting little tale of love transcending all.

One day Chris Crutchfield was immersed in the sounds of gadgets and programs vying for his attention. This is his “brain’s interpretation of that event.” Our version wouldn’t be so ideal.

A movie about two lovers who will be torn apart by the same glamorous life that brought them together in the first place. Oh wait. Different silent film. This one’s much, much more, uhm, eccentric.