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Shorts Program

Succinct yet mighty films that demonstrate the virtuosity and craft of the short format.

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Collection of four film stills representing Shorts Program 1

Shorts 1: Dimensional (City and State)

Various  |   United States

These shorts reflect the makeup of Chicago in unique visual styles that together form a creative local landscape.

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Collection of four animated film stills representing Shorts Program 2

Shorts 2: Expansions (Animation)

Various  |   Portugal, Switzerland, United States

This group of animated shorts stirs the imagination and offers heroic stories of rituals.

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Collection of four scary film stills representing Shorts Program 3

Shorts 3: Things Aren’t What They Seem (After Dark)

Various  |   Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

This spine-tingling collection of shorts feels like a fever dream, taking viewers on a harrowing journey of crisis and mischief. Questioning everything becomes a means of survival.

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Collection of four film stills representing Shorts Program 4

Shorts 4: Traditions (Documentary)

Various  |   Canada, India, United Kingdom, United States

These powerful non-fiction shorts highlight ambitious missions, modern artistry, and regional heritage.

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Collection of four tense film stills representing Shorts Program 5

Shorts 5: Moments (Drama)

Various  |   Croatia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, United States

These five shorts spanning five countries are bursting with precarious circumstances and unexpected happenings.

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Collection of four comedic film stills representing Shorts Program 6

Shorts 6: Risible (Comedy)

Various  |   Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

These impressive comedic shorts pack a punch and make it hard to hold in your laughter.

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Collection of four film stills representing Shorts Program 7

Shorts 7: Sudden Waves (Black Perspectives)

Various  |   Ghana, United States

This suite of films revels in themes of memory, grief, and joy.

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Collection of four experimental film stills representing Shorts Program 8

Shorts 8: Whirlwinds (Experimental)

Various  |   Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, Iran, United States

Radical tools are at play in this daring collection of shorts that take viewers on an experience like no other.

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Collection of four animated film stills representing Shorts Program 9

Shorts 9: Outside the Lines (Family Friendly Animation)

Various  |   Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

This group of fun, energetic, emotional, and beautifully made animated works will capture the imaginations of audiences of all ages.