Friday, November 20 at 8:15 PM, Tropic Cinema + Q&A
Buy Single Tickets8 films · 88 min
It's time to laugh and laugh some more! Critics' picks, festival favorites, and comedy in all its finest and funniest flavors highlight this year's lineup.
2026 Sundance Film Festival
Two grocery store employees have a helium-fueled encounter with a late-night customer.
Directed by Anna Baumgarten · 7 min
SXSW 2026 Audience Award Winner
In a crumbling Indian town, three retired men protest machines replacing human jobs by pretending to be household appliances.
Directed by Pranav Bhasin · 11 min
India · Mumbai
Official Selection, Toronto International, Clermont Ferrand Film Festival
The story of a hookup gone too far up.
Directed by Blake Rice · 14 min
On the ten-year anniversary of her dad's death, Frankie reflects on the absurdity of content creation. She would rather end her life than make a short film about death. But is she serious? A twisted look at why we make art through the lens of grief. Written by and starring Chelsea London Lloyd.
Directed by Brooke Dooley · 14 min
Dace attempts the unthinkable: to go for a short walk without his phone.
Directed by Nigel Tierney & Federico Heller · 5 min
Ireland / Argentina
Fantastic Fest, Salute Your Shorts, HollyShorts
A divorcée goes on her first date in years and immediately tries to force a love connection over chicken wings.
Directed by Marissa Goldman · 10 min
An innocent dating app match turns into a cutthroat competition to win a man's heart, exploring modern gay dating culture. Co-written by Jake Delaney and Carolyn Cicalese.
Directed by Jake Delaney · 15 min
Opening Night Film, Palm Springs ShortFest 2026
A Norwegian customs officer, a Finnish poacher/fisherman, and a mysterious Swedish traveler meet at the border intersection of their homelands, clashing over laws, language, and prejudice. Directed and produced by Johannes Vang.
Directed by Johannes Vang · 12 min