Teen Made Shorts
Short films made by the next generation of filmmakers. Please note that these films are NOT family friendly.
Death Finds Life
Directed by Zoë Marie Brown
4:19 • United States
As Death transports the recently departed, he relives their hobbies and resolves to discover his own passion in life.
Acting Out
Directed by Mellony Ledo
5:30 • Australia, United States
Conrad and Bianca are two actors rehearsing a raw and intense breakup scene over a Zoom call. But fiction and reality begin to blur when acting becomes too real.
Crossroads
Directed by Worthy Culverhouse
12:18 • United States
Follow a group of teenagers as they each must make critical decisions in their daily lives.
December Fifth
Directed by Sydney Oechsle
7:08 • United Kingdom
Jenna's little sister, Agnes, faces the consequences of her actions after bullying her big sister and her friend on December 5th.
Dissension
Directed by Amelia Carpenter, Mason Holmes
5:52 • United States
Four high school friends have a conversation as they face graduation. Made as a product of Sidewalk Youth Board 2024-25.
Seventh Heaven
Directed by Syrus Gupta, Davis Knocke
9:02 • United States
A boy transcends into a dreamlike state of ecstasy, only to discover the fragility of his control as the lines of dream and reality start to blur.
TINKLE
Directed by Davis Knocke
4:04 • United States
Two loving brothers, Derian and Charlie, are snuggling up like every other night. When Derian has a nightmare, he guides Charlie through the horrors of his imagination.
RUN
Directed by Evie Wilbourn
3:50 • United States
A dancer works to perfect her form, but where does it stop?
Second Chance
Directed by India Anne Mitchell
8:39 • United States
When a young filmmaker witnesses a disturbing school incident, she decides to investigate the Juvenile Hall and Court system to better understand those in and controlling the system. Please note that some AI generated imagery is used in this film.
Pulpitum
Directed by Caleb Reese Paul
14:51 • United States
Determined to find her missing sister, Claire investigates her small town’s mysterious church rituals and battles fragmented visions, cryptic encounters, ever-present surveillance, and a dangerously unorthodox society.