Comedy Shorts

It's time to laugh and laugh some more! Critics' picks, festival favorites, and comedy in all its finest and funniest flavors highlight this year's lineup.<div><br></div><div><div><b>Balloon Animals</b></div><div>2026 Sundance Film Festival</div><div>Two grocery store employees have a helium-fueled encounter with a late-night customer.</div><div>Directed by Anna Baumgarten · 7 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>We Were Here</b></div><div>SXSW 2026 Audience Award Winner</div><div>In a crumbling Indian town, three retired men protest machines replacing human jobs by pretending to be household appliances.</div><div>Directed by Pranav Bhasin · 11 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Disc</b></div><div>Official Selection, Toronto International, Clermont Ferrand Film Festival</div><div>The story of a hookup gone too far up.</div><div>Directed by Blake Rice · 14 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Life Is (A) Short</b></div><div>On the ten-year anniversary of her dad's death, Frankie reflects on the absurdity of content creation. She would rather end her life than make a short film about death. But is she serious? A twisted look at why we make art through the lens of grief. Written by and starring Chelsea London Lloyd.</div><div>Directed by Brooke Dooley · 14 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Addicted to It</b></div><div>Dace attempts the unthinkable: to go for a short walk without his phone.</div><div>Directed by Nigel Tierney &amp; Federico Heller · 5 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Fight for the Fantasy</b></div><div>Fantastic Fest, Salute Your Shorts, HollyShorts</div><div>A divorcée goes on her first date in years and immediately tries to force a love connection over chicken wings.</div><div>Directed by Marissa Goldman · 10 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Matches</b></div><div>An innocent dating app match turns into a cutthroat competition to win a man's heart, exploring modern gay dating culture. Co-written by Jake Delaney and Carolyn Cicalese.</div><div>Directed by Jake Delaney · 15 min</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Borderline</b></div><div>Opening Night Film, Palm Springs ShortFest 2026</div><div>A Norwegian customs officer, a Finnish poacher/fisherman, and a mysterious Swedish traveler meet at the border intersection of their homelands, clashing over laws, language, and prejudice. Directed and produced by Johannes Vang.</div><div>Directed by Johannes Vang · 12 min</div></div>ShortsPT1H28M2026-11-20Comedy Shorts"Comedy Shorts"

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