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“God and Buddha Are Friends” is a short film by director Anthony Ma.

Cast: Janet Hsieh, Ethan Wang (Fresh off the Boat), etc.

• 2025 Borrego Springs Film Festival
  
• 2025 Hollywood ShortsFes
• 2025 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
• 2025 Sunscreen Film Festival
• 2025 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
• 2025 CAAMFest (San Francisco)
• 2025 Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival
• 2025 Asian American International Film Festival (New York)
  
• 2025 Tarzana International Film Festival - Best Faith-Based Film
• 2025 Studio City International Film Festival - Best Narrative Short, Best Short Screenplay, Best Actor in a Short - Jim Meskimen
• 2025 Catalina International Film Festival
• 2025 Boston Asian American Film Festival
• 2025 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival
• 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival
• 2025 Micheaux Film Festival (Los Angeles)
• 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival (New York)

A young vampire tries online dating but each date seems to end in disaster.

Deep in the woods, one man kills another.

But what led to that moment?

If you're interested in short films with dark subject matter, take a look.

Would love to hear what you think of the film and its ending.

The Appalachians have deep-rooted beliefs, whispered through generations. Locals pass down strict rules to their loved ones—taboos intended to keep the mountain’s ancient, hungry inhabitants at bay. They say the woods watch, they say the wind mimics, and they say that if you stray from the path or break a single vow, you invite something from the mountain. This is the story of one such invitation.

My first short film! Check it out and let me know your thoughts!

"The Last Ride" is a cinematic short film exploring the resilience of nature, the silent loyalty of machines, and the enduring spark of hope in a post-apocalyptic world.

In a frantic race against time, struggling actress Anne must juggle chaos- and a high-maintenance dog named Macy- as a series of mishaps threaten her chance at a career-changing audition.

When an eccentric park ranger crosses paths with a grieving hiker, he offers his help in finding the perfect spot to scatter the hiker’s father’s ashes. As they venture deeper into the remote wilderness, the ranger’s true intentions begin to blur.

Hey everyone,

We just officially released our Sci-Fi short film A(R)MOR on YouTube, and I’m looking for honest, constructive feedback from other filmmakers and writers.

Logline:

In a near future, a traumatized programmer develops virtual AI companions for isolated humans and builds his own ideal partner, Akribeia. But as the artificial nature of their bond becomes unbearable, he shatters the illusion to take a step back into the physical world.

Background & Technical Context:

The film is an indie chamber play inspired by the ancient myth of Pygmalion & Galatea, set in our fictional Anadore universe. We wanted to balance intimate character acting with modern tools, so we used Unreal Engine 5 for selected virtual production scenes on set, blended with physical locations, live-action camera work, and DaVinci Resolve color grading.

Where I’m looking for specific critique:

Don’t hold back on critique: I want to know what didn’t work just as much as what did

(Credits: Written & Directed by Jeremy Meyrer & Alana Becker | Cinematography: Laura Avemarie)

A 4-min psychological horror short.

Written and Directed by Alec Ziff
Produced by Alec Ziff, Sophie Maskin-Ziff
Starring Mariah Hamel

© 2026 A2Z Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

When Franz Krämer arrives for a routine appointment at a government office, he is told to wait just ten more minutes. But time seems to stand still. Trapped in an increasingly absurd bureaucratic nightmare, he slowly begins to lose his grip on reality.

Hi! I am a 17M high school student in the UAE. I made this short film for a competition about film and I want your honest feedback as unfiltered as it is (no sugarcoating) so that I walk away from this competition with actual improvement in filmmaking. Thank you!

When a man discovers a mysterious tape containing a desperate plea for help, he follows its voice to an abandoned fort, determined to uncover what happened.