Movies Released in 2026

In this haunting three-minute fantasy short directed by Laura Reis, a young woman portrayed by Julia Martins finds herself trapped in a surreal world where her wings have been cruelly severed, leaving her grounded and vulnerable. The film explores her desperate strugg...

In this tense and claustrophobic drama directed by Justice Singleton, a chance encounter spirals into a nightmare of paranoia and prejudice. The film follows a successful Black architect, played by Elise Neal, who returns to her gentrifying childhood neighborhood to c...

In this absurdly brief but surprisingly heartfelt micro-comedy from writer-director-producer Miki Sheoaka Flett, a beleaguered soul faces the ultimate domestic ultimatum. The film follows an unnamed protagonist who discovers that their mundane chore of washing dishes has...

In the brief but evocative short film Tortoise, director Mawrgan Shaw presents a poignant meditation on resilience and the passage of time. The narrative follows a solitary tortoise, a creature emblematic of patience and endurance, as it navigates a world that moves a...

In this captivating documentary, director Dori Berinstein pulls back the velvet curtain on the high-stakes, fiercely competitive world of high fashion, following a visionary designer as they prepare for their most important show yet. The film introduces Max, a brilliant b...

In this taut and darkly comedic 13-minute thriller, a young man named Tom finds his world turned upside down when a sudden and inexplicable loss of physical vitality threatens to derail his most important day. Starring Lachlan Hamill as the increasingly desperate protagon...

From the streets of New York City to the global stage, Alicia Keys opens up her life and career in this intimate documentary directed by One9. The film traces her journey from a childhood in the vibrant, gritty neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, where music became her...

From director Gabriel Francisco, this chilling horror short plunges viewers into a nightmarish encounter that defies explanation. The film follows a group of friends, portrayed by Landon Williams, Jonathan Payne, and Max Nordman, whose casual gathering takes a...

In just three minutes, director Oliver Georgiou crafts a hypnotic visual experience that captures the raw energy of the Australian garage punk band Eddy Current Suppression Ring. This short film abandons traditional narrative to instead immerse viewers in the band’s gri...

In this compact and darkly comedic short film from writer-director Zac Loy, a man finds himself trapped in a surreal and frustrating cycle of mundane mishaps that escalate into a bizarre medical emergency. The story follows an unnamed protagonist whose simple attempt to n...

In this chilling two-minute short film directed by Matt Bissett-Johnson, a simple domestic moment spirals into a disquieting exploration of hidden truths. The story follows a woman who, while tidying up her home, discovers a mysterious object beneath a piece of furniture�...

In a world where reality fractures at the edges of perception, this brief but intense psychological thriller from directors Niko Kumberger and Nhu "Ted" Nguyen plunges viewers into a disorienting three-minute experience. Written by Jye Ursa Graphite Hammill, the f...

In this charming short film directed by Pearl Low, a lonely mechanic named Rose discovers an unexpected connection to a vintage car that holds memories of her late grandmother. As Rose struggles to keep her family’s struggling auto shop afloat, she stumbles upon a dusty...

Directed by Be Steadwell, this intimate and emotionally resonant drama explores the complexities of love, identity, and self-discovery. The story follows a young Black woman navigating the pressures of her traditional family and a stalled career when she unexpectedly fall...

From the mind of writer-director Cooper Traluch comes a surreal and experimental journey that defies conventional narrative. This short film, the second installment in an ongoing series, plunges viewers into a fragmented underground world where reality warps and shifts wi...

In this brief but emotionally resonant short film directed by Kora Lee, the simple act of searching for a lost item becomes a profound meditation on connection and belonging. Set against the backdrop of a quiet urban landscape, the story follows a solitary individual who...

In the gripping mystery The Union, a tight-knit group of friends reunites for a weekend getaway at a remote countryside estate, only to find themselves ensnared in a web of secrets and suspicion. Directed by Joe O’Keeffe, the film centers on the enigmatic disappeara...

In the brisk, twelve-minute comedy My Dear Watson, director Jacob McKee presents a delightfully absurd twist on the classic detective duo. The film follows a modern-day aspiring sleuth, played with earnest enthusiasm by Austin Reece Taylor, who believes he has fou...

In the brief but evocative short film "Watermelon in Wintertime," director Kana Azhari crafts a poignant meditation on memory, longing, and the impossible desire to hold onto fleeting moments. The narrative centers on a solitary individual who, during the cold, barren mon...

In this poignant short film directed by Sofya Gollan, a fleeting encounter becomes a profound meditation on beauty, connection, and the passage of time. The story follows a solitary woman, played with quiet intensity by Anna Seymour, as she navigates a single, transfo...