My 2021 Short Film List
by drewby118 | created - 08 Mar 2021 | updated - 26 Jan 2022 | PublicShort films seen for the first time in 2021
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1. Funeral Detail (2013)
18 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Weeks before he is scheduled to leave the Army and his unit is set to deploy, a soldier is placed on Funeral Detail forcing him to confront the very realities he hopes to avoid.
Director: Dustin Schwindt | Stars: Colin McDermott, John Rowland, Carter Blanc, Cal Nguyen
Votes: 7
2. Us Again (2021)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Drama
An elderly couple regain their youth in the rain.
Director: Zach Parrish
Votes: 7,361
3. Bedhead (1991)
8 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Two feuding siblings find their usual mischief augmented when psychic powers are suddenly thrown into the mix.
Director: Robert Rodriguez | Stars: Rebecca Rodriguez, David R. Rodriguez, Tina Rodriguez, Elizabeth Rodriguez
Votes: 2,751
4. Hotel Chevalier (2007)
R | 13 min | Short, Drama, Romance
A prologue of one heart-breaking history of love and the prologue of the travel told in The Darjeeling Limited (2007).
Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Natalie Portman, Waris Ahluwalia, Michel Castejon
Votes: 36,120
5. Small Deaths (1996)
11 min | Short, Drama
Captures three occurrences in a young girl's life that leave her with a heavy heart.
Director: Lynne Ramsay | Stars: Anne McLean, James Ramsay, Lynne Ramsay Jr., Genna Gillan
Votes: 990
6. The Eleven O'Clock (2016)
Not Rated | 13 min | Short, Comedy
The delusional patient of a psychiatrist believes he is actually the psychiatrist. As they each attempt to treat each other the session gets out of control.
Director: Derin Seale | Stars: Josh Lawson, Damon Herriman, Jessica Wren, Alyssa McClelland
Votes: 1,048
7. Fauve (2018)
17 min | Short, Drama
Set in a surface mine, two boys sink into a seemingly innocent power game with Mother Nature as the sole observer.
Director: Jérémy Comte | Stars: Félix Grenier, Alexandre Perreault, Louise Bombardier
Votes: 3,579
8. El secdleto de la tlompeta (1995)
17 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
On the run from the police in a desperate attempt to escape a pair of Civil Guardians, a peaceful gas-station worker embarks on a frenzied road adventure.
Director: Javier Fesser | Stars: Ramón Langa, Pablo Pinedo, Pietro Olivera, César Vea
Votes: 927
9. I'm Here (2010)
31 min | Short, Drama, Romance
A young man faces the abrupt loss of his friend.
Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Lyle Kanouse, Nancy Munoz, Sienna Guillory
Votes: 7,935
10. Kung Fury (2015)
TV-14 | 31 min | Short, Action, Comedy
In 1985, Kung Fury, the toughest martial artist cop in Miami, goes back in time to kill the worst criminal of all time - Kung Führer, a.k.a. Adolf Hitler.
Director: David Sandberg | Stars: David Sandberg, Jorma Taccone, Steven Chew, Leopold Nilsson
Votes: 62,446
11. The Big Shave (1967)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Drama, Horror
In the process of shaving, a young man cuts himself. A lot.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Star: Peter Bernuth
Votes: 8,717
12. Doodlebug (1997)
Not Rated | 3 min | Short, Fantasy, Mystery
In his squalid apartment, a man tries to squash with his shoe an insect of some kind that is moving around the room.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Star: Jeremy Theobald
Votes: 19,041
13. Wanbyeoghan domiyoli (2005)
9 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
Isolated in his kitchen, a young cook is trying to make the perfect red snapper dish.
Director: Na Hong-jin
Votes: 136
14. The Human Voice (2018)
19 min | Short, Drama
Adapted from the play by Jean Cocteau, and starring Rosamund Pike, The Human Voice is an unflinching portrait of a woman's heartbreak over the course of a final telephone conversation between lovers.
Director: Patrick Kennedy | Star: Rosamund Pike
Votes: 113
15. The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
TV-PG | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Maggie Simpson goes to a Star Wars themed day care. She goes on a quest to get her pacifier back whilst fighting against her nemesis, Gerald.
Director: David Silverman
Votes: 2,429
16. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, (2021)
8 min | Short, Comedy
Ray is an exceptionally happy man who greets his day with loads of eagerness and enthusiasm. His delightful demeanor allows him to spread joy and a bit of magic to whoever crosses his path,... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Bramble | Stars: Pete Smith, Andrew Bramble, Molly Kinder, Dustin Schwindt
Votes: 9
17. Goofy in How to Stay at Home (2021)
TV-G | Animation, Short, Comedy
Goofy shows us how to get through this pandemic as only he can.
Stars: Bill Farmer, Corey Burton
Votes: 542
18. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Action
Loki joins forces with Bart Simpson to fight against his toughest opponents in Springfield after he is banished from Asgard yet again.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 4,233
19. Enough (III) (2018)
3 min | Animation, Short
Moments of lost self-control.
Director: Anna Mantzaris | Star: Leanne Brookes
Votes: 195
20.
SparkShorts (2018–2024)
Episode:
Twenty Something
(2021)
PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Adulting can be hard. Some days you're nailing it, while other days, you're just a stack of kids hiding in a trench coat hoping no one notices.
Director: Aphton Corbin | Stars: Kaylin Price, Ariana Brown, Aliyah Taylor, Janelle Lasalle
Votes: 1,371
21. Snake Bite (2016)
9 min | Short, Adventure, Thriller
Four adventurous kids. One deadly snake. Ten quick minutes. Snake Bite.
Director: Tim Hyten | Stars: Andrew Fox, Gabe White, Holden Goyette, Luke Darga
Votes: 305
22. Jinxy Jenkins, Lucky Lou (2014)
4 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When the chaotically misfortunate Jenkins and the monotonously lucky Lou run into each other one morning, they find a thrilling and fulfilling change of pace as they hurtle down the hills of San Francisco in an ice cream cart.
Directors: Michael Bidinger, Michelle Kwon | Stars: Ed Skudder, Lynn Wang
Votes: 525
23.
SparkShorts (2018–2024)
Episode:
Nona
(I) (2021)
TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A grandmother's plan for a special day alone is upended by an unexpected visit from her granddaughter.
Director: Louis Gonzales | Stars: Wilma Bonet, Devon Libran
Votes: 1,153
24. Thunder Road (2016)
13 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Jimmy Arnaud eulogizes his mother.
Director: Jim Cummings | Stars: Jim Cummings, Kitty Barshay, Francesca I. Biasiolo, Melissa Papel
Votes: 1,888
25. Runaway Brain (1995)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Action
In an attempt to convince Minnie that he hasn't forgotten to buy her an anniversary present, Mickey Mouse ends up promising to take her to Hawaii. Funds being short, he applies for a job as... See full summary »
Director: Chris Bailey | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Cummings
Votes: 1,309
26. Learning with Pibby: Apocalypse (2022)
TV-MA | 2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A preschool cartoon character finds herself misplaced in other television worlds, which are being corrupted by a dark force.
Directors: Dodge Greenley, Joey So | Stars: Nikki Castillo, Jack Stanton, Alex Newell, Marcus Toji
Votes: 519
27. The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
TV-PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Follows The Simpsons" as they host a Disney+ Day party with friends from across the service, everyone is on the list - except Homer.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria
Votes: 1,657
28. The Little Matchgirl (2006)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Drama
A poor young girl has a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames.
Director: Roger Allers
Votes: 5,223
29. Destino (2003)
PG | 7 min | Animation, Short
Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney's Destino features the tragic love story of Chronos, the personification of time, and a mortal woman as they seek each other out across surreal landscapes.
Director: Dominique Monfery | Stars: Dora Luz, Jennifer Esposito
Votes: 5,995
30. Ciao Alberto (2021)
TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
An animated short film that features characters from "Luca".
Director: McKenna Harris | Stars: Jack Dylan Grazer, Marco Barricelli, Jacob Tremblay, Gino La Monica
Votes: 8,434
31. Tick Tock Tale (2015)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Amidst an old London clock shop, a small, quirky mantle clock comes to the aide of the store's more expensive clocks when a thief breaks in and threatens to steal them away.
Director: Dean Wellins | Star: Dean Wellins
Votes: 2,007
32. Olaf Presents (2021)
TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Frozen's snowman, Olaf, tells classic Disney tales.
Stars: Josh Gad, Paul Briggs
Votes: 3,725
33. Ferdinand the Bull (1938)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Ferdinand is a quiet, gentle bull who only wants to stop and smell the flowers. After he is stung by a bee, the townspeople believe he is ferocious and take him to the bullfight.
Director: Dick Rickard | Stars: Don Wilson, Walt Disney, Milt Kahl
Votes: 3,632
34. The Old Mill (1937)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
As a thunderstorm approaches, birds, mice and other creatures try to stay safe and dry in an old mill.
Directors: Graham Heid, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Elvia Allman, Marie Arbuckle, Barbara Brewster, Gloria Brewster
Votes: 4,862
35. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise
Votes: 4,006
36. Lorenzo (2004)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A gluttonous self-centered cat, Lorenzo, gets punished for his selfishness when his beautiful giant tail develops a personality of its own.
Director: Mike Gabriel
Votes: 2,124
37. John Henry (2000)
G | 10 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Disney's retelling of the legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man.
Director: Mark Henn | Stars: Alfre Woodard, Geoffrey Jones, Tim Hodge, Dave Murray
Votes: 1,882
38. Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010 TV Short)
PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Wayne and Lanny now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact Mrs. Claus who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santas secret workshop.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Betty White, David Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 2,217
39. Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure (2011 Video)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A short film in Tiny, Magee's assistant, destroys the break room while attempting to make a pot of coffee.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Star: Sarah Chalke
Votes: 268
40. 22 vs. Earth (2021)
TV-G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Set before the events of Pixar's Soul (2020), 22 refuses to go to Earth, enlisting a gang of five other new souls in her attempt at rebellion.
Director: Kevin Nolting | Stars: Tina Fey, Richard Ayoade, Alice Braga, Micah Chen
Votes: 5,352
41. On Ice (1935)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Mickey and friends have various levels of enjoyment skating on a frozen river. As Mickey and Minnie glide romantically, Donald plays tricks on Pluto and ends up in trouble himself with a kite, from which Mickey must save him.
Director: Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner, Clarence Nash
Votes: 1,858
42. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Lanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Rob Riggle
Votes: 2,272
43. From Our Family to Yours (2020)
TV-G | 3 min | Animation, Short, Family
A granddaughter brings joy on Christmas by mending a beloved Mickey, evoking memories of the past.
Votes: 138
44. Tomorrow's Leaves (2021)
9 min | Animation, Short, Family
With the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, all can be achieved.
Director: Yoshiyuki Momose
Votes: 85
45. One by One (2004 Video)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short
In a place in Africa we follow a group of children preparing their kites for an adventure of their life.
Directors: Pixote Hunt, Dave Bossert | Star: Lebo M.
Votes: 170
46. The starry night (2017)
10 min | Animation, Short, Adventure | Completed
An old man and his dog 'Black' go on a journey to the island which was the old man's hometown in the starry night. Old man and Black meet a beautiful woman when they arrive at a silent beach.
Director: Jonghoon Lee
Votes: 5
47. Finding Dory: Marine Life Interviews (2016 Video)
TV-G | 2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Interviews with the animals at the Marine Life Institute about their experiences with Dory.
Director: Ross Stevenson | Stars: Ty Burrell, Ellen DeGeneres, Idris Elba, Ed O'Neill
Votes: 870
48. Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005 Video)
4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In a spoof of "Clutch Cargo", Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and their rabbit pal Mr. Skipperdoo search for a bridge stolen by the dastardly Lady Lightbug.
Director: Roger Gould | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Roger Jackson, Pete Docter
Votes: 974
49. Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021)
Animation, Short, Action
Set in the world of Sonic Colors, the story follows Sonic and Tails as they travel to Sweet Mountain with their new friend, a Jade Wisp, to free the captured Wisps from the evil Dr. Eggman and his henchrobots.
Stars: Roger Craig Smith, Kate Higgins, Kirk Thornton, Katie Chrzanowski
Votes: 108
50. A Love Story (V) (2016)
7 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Two creatures fall in love, weaving a colourful world together. but when darkness threatens to consume one of them, the other must fight to stay together, or risk being torn apart.
Director: Anushka Kishani Naanayakkara
Votes: 138
51. The Chicken from Outer Space (1996)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In this pilot for Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999), Courage, the cowardly dog of an oblivious elderly couple that lives on a remote farm, must defend them from a malicious space chicken bent on conquest and its mutagenic eggs.
Director: John Dilworth | Star: Howard Hoffman
Votes: 877
52. Myth: A Frozen Tale (2019)
8 min | Animation, Short
Step into a universe of mystery and magic with Myth: A Frozen Tale, a new VR short film set in the world of Frozen 2.
Director: Jeff Gipson | Stars: Nick A. Fisher, John Lavelle, Bonnie Popp, Vivienne Rutherford
Votes: 585
53. Sailor's Delight (2018)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A mermaid is going to try to seduce two sailors but everything is not going to happen as expected.
Directors: Louise Aubertin, Eloïse Girard, Marine Meneyrol, Jonas Ritter, Loucas Rongeart, Amandine Thomoux | Stars: Mary Orta, Jose Vicente
Votes: 80
54. Wildebeest (2012)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two wildebeests disagree whether an object in the water is a crocodile or a log.
Director: Ant Blades
Votes: 80
55. Carpark (2013)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
While taunting a dog, sitting in a car, things take a different direction.
Director: Ant Blades | Stars: Peter McKennon, Peter Spence
Votes: 56
56. Atlas (II) (2020)
Short, Drama
A passenger train headed for disaster along a damaged track. Two brothers and a son determined to risk everything to save it. Atlas is a story of love and sacrifice presented in beautiful stop motion.
Director: Greg Tull | Stars: Nato Jacobson, Alexander McPherson, Garry Nation
57. Alike (2015)
8 min | Animation, Short
In a busy life, Copi is a father who tries to teach the right way to his son, Paste. But - What is the correct path?
Directors: Rafa Cano Méndez, Daniel Martínez Lara
Votes: 1,214
58. Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (2017 Video)
TV-Y | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Enjoy this fictional ad for Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool focused on the blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8's, touting the transformative impact the school has had in reshaping the direction of their lives.
Director: James Ford Murphy | Stars: Lea DeLaria, Jeremy Maxwell, Keith Ferguson, Cristela Alonzo
Votes: 636
59. Far from the Tree (2021)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
In Far From the Tree, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.
Director: Natalie Nourigat
Votes: 5,511
60. Negative Space (2017)
5 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.
Directors: Ru Kuwahata, Max Porter | Star: Albert Birney
Votes: 2,555
61. Farmyard Symphony (1938)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The farm comes to life, to various classical tunes. The high point is a rooster serenading a chicken, with all the animals joining in. But then comes the sound that's even more welcome to ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Cutting | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Melvin J. Gibby, Florence Gill, Beatrice Hagen
Votes: 658
62. Music Land (1935)
Approved | 10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The princess violin from the sleepy Land of Symphony is chased by a more lively alto saxophone from the Isle of Jazz. Soon the queen (a viola) discovers them and locks the sax in the metronome.
Director: Wilfred Jackson
Votes: 1,210
63. The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (1978)
9 min | Animation, Short, Sci-Fi
Originally part of The Star Wars Holiday Special, this short follows Chewbacca searching for a cure to the virus that put his friends to sleep. He encounters an unexpected ally: bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: David Acomba | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Don Francks
Votes: 530
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