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Short Film a Day Keeps Anxiety Away Weekly Recap April 19 - April 25
Need something to watch? As a thank you to everyone staying home, we’ve been sharing short films daily so everyone has a chance to step into a new world. Don’t miss this week’s selection, which includes several exclusive online premieres! We hope these stories give you a few moments of entertainment and escape.
Ocean Stories: Wyland
Directed by: Patrick Creadon and Greg Goggin
Close your eyes. The air is heavy with the scent of saltwater. Sand tickles your feet, and a wave almost knocks you over. It’s warm and sunny and— ugh, you’re still on your couch at home. WATCH NOW
Royal American
Directed by: Michael Scalisi
A cross-country backpacking trip may be impossible right now, but your words can still travel the globe. Thanks to the postal service’s extraordinary dedication, letters withstand the test of time and weather to make it to their destination. WATCH NOW
Northbound
Directed by: Jørn Nyseth Ranum
Unclench your teeth. Relax your shoulders. Take a deep breath. Stretch your legs. Now you’re in the right mindset to watch a group of skateboarders grace the Norwegian coast, where their ollies stand out against a breathtaking landscape and dreamy sunset. WATCH NOW
The Kiosk
Directed by: Anete Melece
Olga feels physically and mentally stuck, but she’s not afraid to dream big. By day, she serves her customers with compassion; by night, she dozes off fantasizing about the life she could have in a new place. Will she ever get there? WATCH NOW
Big City
Directed by: Jordan Bond and Lachlan Ryan
Moving to a new place is tough enough, but when you can’t find any friends, one connection makes all the difference. When a lonely taxi driver in Melbourne finally meets someone he thinks he can count on, things start looking up — for now. WATCH NOW
A Subway Story
Directed by: Eugene Kolb
The New York commute is the same for pretty much everybody: headphones in, get on the subway, ignore everyone around you and zone out until you get to your stop. But what could happen when you take a moment to notice who’s sitting across from you? WATCH NOW