Shout Shorts: Finding Family

Short films about the people in our lives and those we choose to call family.

Resaca

Directed by Joe Borg

10:44 • United Kingdom

When two people unexpectedly connect through shared grief, they discover comfort and caring knows no boundaries.


Plaid Skirts

Directed by Kat Durel

8:00 • United States

When a teenage boy, his younger sister, and their aunt go school uniform shopping, all three must navigate revelations about themselves.


F*ck That Guy

Directed by Hanna Gray Organschi

17:33 • United States

1992 Connecticut. Desperate to keep the attention of her intoxicating older best friend, Frankie sets out to prove that sex is no big deal.


Arman

Directed by Farzad Kiyafar

8:00 • United States

Moments before walking down the aisle on the day of his wedding, Arman, a gay closeted immigrant, lies to his family on the phone about his marriage in the U.S.


Such a Pretty Girl

Directed by Deborah Puette

6:17 • United States

When her twelve-year-old uncovers a long-forgotten relic from her past, Meg must decide in a matter of moments whom she'll protect: her parent or her child.


Order for Ben

Directed by Kristina Arjona and Adam Plant

12:16 • United States

Ben, a trans man leading a full and happy life, agrees to meet his father for coffee after 7 years of estrangement.


Dandelion

Directed by Fiona Obertinca

19:59 • United States

In 1970s Los Angeles, Margaret gets thrown out of yet another foster placement and finds herself in the company of a mysterious social worker.