It’s September at Austin Film Festival, which means we’re only a few weeks away from announcing our full 2015 slate of films! Hold on to your seats, because it’s a going to be a great one (as you might be able to tell from our First Ten Sneak Peek). And to help you through these final few weeks of waiting, we’re carrying on our tradition of announcing some of our standout short films early. That’s right, it’s time for #MovieMonday and #FilmFriday! Every Monday and Friday, we will be announcing these short films through our Twitter account (@austinfilmfest). Follow us to get the inside scoop before anyone else. And keep on checking back here for the most up-to-date list of announced shorts.
And if you’re excited about these shorts, and want to watch them in October, get yourself a Film Pass for 8 days of feature films, short films, red carpets, and Q&As.
Check out the list below!
Last Door South
A two-headed child who has been locked up in the family manor, tries to find the end of it.
Digits
After losing the last two digits of a girl’s number, a socially awkward fish enthusiast tries every combination to seek her out.
The Meek
The Meek follows the story of a very small person trying to quit a very big bad habit.
Fulfilament
Travel around the brain with a little, lost thought and discover what it takes to make a great idea.
Everybody Does It
A young woman takes her sexuality into her own hands–literally.
Black Card
In a culture requiring an ID card and commitment to the code, an African-American couple is about to find out just how far the boundaries can be pushed…
Feliz Cumpleaños
At a party, Victor’s 18th birthday suddenly becomes a nightmare, and, out of panic, he has no choice but to face his mother with his careless actions.
Miss Roboto
A dishwashing robot feels unfulfilled with her life. Despite her purpose, she tries to do something that she wasn’t programmed to do… TO GROOVE!
Sophie
Set in Kowloon, Hong Kong, 8-year-old, Sophie Cheung is abandoned by her mother, and forced to live and connect with her grandmother.
My Brother Is A Zombie
Abigail’s younger brother, Norman, is the most annoying brother in the world – plus, he’s a zombie! When Abigail gets fed up with taking care of him, she makes a decision that could change their relationship forever.
Frog’s Legs
A dopey frog must escape from a crazy, one-eyed witch who wants to cut off his legs for a beauty potion.
Runaway
George’s girlfriend is in labor, but after being involved in an incident, he faces a moral dilemma.
Nipplejesus
A bouncer finds out that guarding modern art is just as hazardous as controlling the ropes at a nightclub.