The new year is almost upon us. The Sofy.tv revolution is growing by leaps and bounds as more and more people flock to short films. With more and more award-winning short films being added every day, there has never been a better time to join the Sofy.tv short film revolution.
To help you jump aboard, we have put together a list of the 10 best short films to watch in 2023.
Enjoy.
1. Figura
Directed by Katarzyna Gondek
Poland, 2015
8 min – Documentary, Experimental
This fascinating experimental short chronicles the movement of a gigantic statue as it is
transported into a little town in the middle of nowhere. The viewer is taken on a journey that
follows the head of the statue as it travels on a truck through many cities and villages on its way
to its final location on top of a hill close to a carnival, however, it is unclear whether it is a saint,
the Pope, or Jesus Christ himself.
The observer is left to their own judgment as to the meaning of this statue and who it represents
because there is no spoken dialogue. The eight-minute miracle deservedly won the Sundance
Film Festival.
You can watch Figura now on Sofy.tv via this link.
2. THE ROLLING ROAD
Directed by William Collins
United States, 2014
20 min – Drama
The Rolling Road is a heartwarming movie about redemption and a tale of spiritual awakening following a lifetime of wicked and self-serving actions. When a twin named Alton Whitlow gets home, he meets a mystery North American Shaman and starts to experience a spiritual awakening.
You can watch The Rolling Road on Sofy.tv via this link.
3. THE TROLLEYBUSMAN
Director: Jonas Trukanas
Lithuania, 2016
15 min – Comedy, Fantasy, Superhero
For those of you who enjoy laughing your weekends away, this funny comedy is the ideal weekend watch. A movie like Trolleybusman is just difficult to describe.
Trolleybuses are being protected from harm by a self-proclaimed superhero. After a man who wants to get rid of them buys the Vilnius Trolleybus Park, Trolleybus-Man springs into action to save the day and make his city a safe home for Trolleybuses.
You can watch The Trolleybusman on Sofy.tv via this link.
4. The Weekend (2016)
Director Dennis Cahlo
USA, 2016
20min – Short, Drama
The Weekend tells the tale of two strangers who cross paths while looking for a quiet place to be by themselves. A passing girl offers a lonely man some complimentary cake as he sits on a park seat. They start conversing and eventually return to his apartment together.
Shortly after getting home, the guy learns the girl’s terrible secret. He decides to let her remain for the weekend after wrestling with a difficult choice. He has no idea that this weekend, as the girl confides in him her narrative, will be the time when he is compelled to confront his problems.
You can watch The Weekend on Sofy.tv via this link.
5. Eat Me!
Director Ilina Perianova
Bulgaria, 2016
22min – Short, Drama, Musical
The stunning woman is eating supper when she is astounded to notice that her food comes to life and starts performing song and dance routines. As food starts to sing about the harsh treatment that they endure, it becomes difficult to contain your laughter.
With her lighthearted style, director Ilina Perianova addresses serious issues including food waste, the production of food, and its effects on human health.
It is amazing that Perianova was able to produce such a visually stunning movie on such a tight budget. She is incredibly talented and deserves the opportunity to pursue more of her artistic goals.
You can watch Eat Me! On Sofy.tv via this link.
6. MIMICRY (2016)
Directors: Aliks Chen and Dylan Simmons
Canada 2016
16 min – Drama, Sci-Fi
In the not-too-distant future, researchers have developed a method to genetically modify people. The potential for parents to construct offspring with any attractive traits they like is one of the effects of this scientific advance. Mimicry centers on a mother who must decide between a normal birth and a designer child.
The movie offers an intriguing glimpse into the kinds of ethical dilemmas that upcoming technological breakthroughs will bring about, but it also makes us consider why we are all so fixated on the concept of perfection in the first place.
You can watch Mimicry on Sofy.tv via this link.
7. Black Clothes
Director Octav Chelaru
Romania, 2017
8 minutes – Drama
Black Clothes, which was directed by Octav Chelaru, is an intriguing examination of morals in contemporary society. The movie, which is set in Romania, explores an old orthodox priest’s struggle with morality. The priest, who has dedicated his life to preaching against sin, finds himself in a position where he must consider engaging in sinful behavior to shield his rebellious son.
You can watch Black Clothes on Sofy.tv via this link.
8. INCIPIT
Directed by Taiyo Yamanouchi
Italy, 2018
10 min – Crime, Film Noir, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A sinister tale of black magic taking place in Turin, Italy A young couple that has been the victims of black magic experiences a weird series of events as they attempt to comprehend what has happened to them. They start to solve the riddle and discover that they have been cursed by an odd gang of writers.
You can watch Incipit on Sofy.tv via this link.
9. Deer Boy – 2017
Directed by Katarzyna Gondek
Poland, 2017
15 min – Fantasy
A youngster who is born with deer antlers is the subject of this exquisitely written fantasy story.
The boy, who appears to have empathy for the deer in the woods around him, imitates his
father’s attempt to remove his antlers in an effort to identify with people.
In an effort to educate the boy on how to hunt and kill deer, his hunting father takes him along
on his hunting outings. The boy tries to hunt for himself and kills a deer despite being horrified
by the murder. It serves to further alienate him rather than to bring him closer to people.
You can watch Deer Boy now on Sofy.tv via this link.
10. EDELWEISS
Director: Sam Bradford
United Kingdom, 2017
8 min – Drama, War
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing only blood and explosions in war movies. One book that deviates from the norm is Edelweiss, which gives us an alternative viewpoint on war.
It is the story of a young nurse who saves a hostage in World War II. The nurse must then contend with her contradictory feelings as a result of realizing that she might have saved his life in vain after he is taken away for questioning.
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