Summer is here! Whether you are planning to jet off to some exotic destination or plan to avoid the
global chaos right now by staying somewhere local, you can be assured that Sofy.tv has thousands of superb short movies for you to watch.
Shorts really are the watch anywhere at anytime movie format. Since some shorts are only a minute
long, you can literally watch them while you wait. Whether it is during those horrible waits at the
airport, those long bus journeys, or simply when you are in the park taking a little me-time from the
family, short movies are a great way to relax and enjoy the day.
To help you find some great travel short movies to watch this summer, here are Sofy.tv’s best travel
short films.
Road Trip
Directed by Meera Joshi
United States
12 min – Comedy
Two friends called Jill and Elyse decide to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip after they graduate from college. Their once-in-a-lifetime trip is interrupted when their van gets stolen. The two friends are left heartbroken but determined not to let it destroy their graduation road trip.
Road Trip scored an impressive 7 out of 10 with Sofy.tv viewers.
You can watch Road Trip on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/road-trip
A Match Made in Heaven
Directed by Chris Griffin
Canada, 2009
8 min – Comedy
This great comedy short was made by Canadian director Chris Griffin. A Match Made In Heaven tells the story of a woman called Maddie ‘Matchmaker’ Monahan. Maddie spends her days matching her clients to suitable partners. She has a near-perfect success rate save one, herself.
Maddie longs to find that special person but seems unable to find him. Her friend and confidant Father Oliver decides to help her find her one true love.
This heartfelt comedy has won 5 comedy awards and is much loved by Sofy.tv viewers.
You can watch A Match Made in Heaven on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/a-match-made-in-heaven
The Road to Nickelsville
Directed by Derek McNeill
United States, 2016
40 min – Documentary, Biography
Next up is this interesting documentary from the United States. The film follows a group of
homeless people who live in an encampment in Seattle. The residents open up to tell their own tales
of how they became homeless and how their lives are now.
The film details their battles including how it affects their relationships with their children, whom
they often become estranged from very quickly.
The Road to Nickelsville won a staggering 21 awards on the international short film festival circuit
and scored 8 out of 10 with Sofy.tv viewers.
You can watch The Road to Nickelsville via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-road-to-nickelsville-1
August
Directed by Jeroen Perceval
Belgium, 2014
20 min – Drama
Winner of 9 awards and scoring 7 out of 10 with Sofy.tv viewers, August tells the story of a young boy who loves nothing more than playing outdoors. He is often joined by his friend Lize. However, things change while the two are playing one day and the young boy begins to explore his attraction
to Lize.
You can watch August on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/august?st=0
Fanny Pack
Directed by UTTERA SINGH
United States
10 min – Comedy
This great comedy short tells the tale of a young Indian-American woman who wants to follow her dreams. Sadly, her father has different dreams for her and ends up chasing her through an airport trying
to enforce his will.
This interesting comedy deals with the theme of personal freedom and changing generational values.
The film scored an impressive 8 out of 10 with Sofy.tv users and won 14 awards on the International film festival circuit.
You can watch Fanny Pack on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/fanny-pack
14 years and one day
Directed by Lucia Alemany
Spain, 2015
12 min – Drama, Family
One of Sofy.tv’s most liked short films is this excellent family drama from Luis Alemany. The film examines the relationship between Arantxa and Rossi. The two teenagers adore each other but are struggling under life’s pressures.
These pressures finally explode when the two visit a small town near Valencia.
The film won a staggering 21 awards on the International film festival circuit in 2015/2016. It is a passionate film that is ideal for adults.
Watch 14 years and one day on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/14-years-and-one-day
The Comedian
Directed by Iain Bonner
United Kingdom, -0001
15 min – Comedy, Drama
A young aspiring stand-up comedian meets a Chinese girl while having dinner. He decides to try to tell jokes to make her laugh.
She invites him to share an evening with her friends. This touching comedy is a great watch for adults.
Watch The Comedian on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-comedian
Its Just The Game
Directed by James Grogan
United Kingdom, 2021
21 min – Drama
This is a strange and surreal tale of a young couple who are happily living a normal suburban life before one day finding themselves transported into an alternate reality. It is a terrific film that Sofy.tv viewers love.
In this new world, the couple finds themselves competing in a bizarre game show to try to win the ultimate prize. Along the way, their relationship will be tested in ways they could never have imagined.
It’s Just a Game won 2 short film festival awards.
Watch It’s Just a Game on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/its-just-the-game
Digital Native
Directed by Mahboobeh Mohammadzaki
Iran, 2014
6 min – Animation, Family, Fantasy.
This strange tale is the story of a woman who decides to create a baby online but soon finds herself pregnant. However, the story soon turns into a horror tale as she finds it is not so simple to download a digital fetus.
Anyone who has ever found themselves stressing over caring for a digital pet or garden will find this film particularly telling.
Watch Digital Native on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/digital-native
White Sun
Directed by Scott Noblet
France, 2018
31 min – Drama
Last but not least is this touching French drama short movie.
The story tells the tale of Abdel, a young boy who is unable to enjoy his summer vacation as he must spend it caring for his sick mother. A friend tells Abdel that his long-lost brother has been seen in the neighborhood.
Abdel decides to leave his mother and go out to search for his brother to get some answers.
Watch White Sun on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/white-sun?st=0
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