Austin's Independent Short Film Festival - Austin Shortsfest

Each of these films captures a moment when life shifts. Through loss, love, survival, or discovery, these stories follow characters who rise to meet change and find meaning in it. From a post-apocalyptic romance to a portrait of an artist obsessed with death, each film offers a different path through transformation.

This block leans into the weird, the creepy, and the unexpectedly funny. Whether it's a haunted hangout, a twisted love story, or a shady park ranger, or a missing water bottle,  this collection blends horror, dark comedy, and drama to keep you guessing and entertained.

From clueless villains to botched productions, fake deaths, and awkward assassination attempts, this lineup is full of well-intentioned chaos. These comedies include time capsules, an out of hand Facebook Marketplace meetup, and a few very bad ideas that somehow get worse.