Narrative Shorts Competition

A celebration of the art of short-form storytelling, the Narrative Shorts Competition brings together exceptional short films that showcase a wide range of themes, genres, and techniques. These films highlight the power of concise storytelling, with each offering a unique and memorable experience. The Jury Award recognizes the best narrative short, honoring outstanding creativity, storytelling, and technical achievement.

 

¡Que Colombianada!
Directed by Samuel Vargas
United States

A Colombian family is forced to celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time after their eldest son invites the man he likes to a holiday celebration at their house, causing tension among the family members.

 

La compañía (The Companions)
Directed by José María Flores
Spain

A young couple walks down the street, they have left the children at home and are going out to dinner. A crowd gathers around something.

 

Tu tijera en mi oreja (Your Scissors Near My Ears)
Directed by Carlos Ruano
Spain

Desperate for a last minute haircut the night before his wedding, a fancy client enters a cheap barbershop. But he´ll get more than he bargained for when the barber recognizes him as a very important person from his past.

 

La Gran Hazaña (The Great Feat)
Directed by Luber Yesid Zúñiga Ordóñez
Colombia

10 year-old Pablo needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, who ends up kidnapped by the town shopkeeper, after the boy broke the bucket of eggs he was carrying to pay off a debt his family owes.


In-Person

Austin PBS

May 17

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