What is ShortFilmWeb?
ShortFilmWeb is a website showcasing and listing some of the best short films freely available to view online. There are hundreds of thousands of short films on the internet, but every film posted on ShortFilmWeb is hand-picked by our team. Films are searchable by category, by keyword, browsing the A-Z list, or somply watching a random film – see ‘How can I browse’ section below. We have a huge range of styles of short film. If you love variety, you’re in the right place!
Who is it for?
ShortFilmWeb is for anyone who loves films, whether you’re a regular cinema goer, or just enjoy watching films from the comfort of your own home. We also think ShortFilmWeb might hold special interest for filmmakers. We have shorts produced by people at all levels, from students and amateurs all the way to experienced, well known directors who’ve produced Hollywood features. Whether you’re learning about filmmaking or already producing, the very wide variety of themes, styles and techniques showcased in the many shorts we curate is sure to inspire.
Who are we?
Film lovers! We’re genuinely passionate about film in general. We enjoy curating this site as much as we hope you enjoying using it.
How can I browse/find the films?
ð¥Use ‘Choose a genre‘ in the left hand nav menu to narrow down by Genre (category)
ð¥Use the site Search function, located at the bottom left beneath ‘Recent Films’
ð¥Simply browse by scrolling down through the films on the home page, then use the ‘previous‘ and ‘next‘ links at the bottom to show more content.
ð¥Select from one of the Recent Films shown below the left hand nav menu
ð¥Browse the A-Z listing of all our films – here you can scroll through all titles in alphabetical order.
ð¥Can’t decide what to watch? Try a random film – simply click ‘watch a random film‘ via the homepage! (or just click here)
Aren’t all these films on YouTube anyway?
No. Some are on Vimeo, many are on YouTube, but some of our curated short films are embedded/hosted on other platforms entirely. We simply showcase the short films we like best.
ShortFilmWeb couldn’t ever hope to list every one of the free short films online out there. There are far too many to see in a lifetime and if we’re being honest, many aren’t worth seeing anyway. The calibre of the short films we showcase really matters to us. We only post what we feel are quality films, and all descriptions and reviews are written independently.
Can I submit my own short film for inclusion?
Please do! Use the contact form to send the link to your film to us, or alternatively contact us with the link via Twitter.
How can I get new films straight to my email inbox?
It couldn’t be simpler! Sign up by email to receive all new films in your inbox as they are posted on Shortfilmweb, plus any news/reviews/star picks. Click here to go straight to the signup page. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Spread the word and be sure to share your favourite films with your friends!
I’m having technical issues – help!
The most common issue is a YouTube sign-in ‘prove you’re not a bot’ screen. This is most typically caused by using a VPN, so try switching it off and reloading. If you’re having any other problems with the site, please let us know through the contact page so we can address it.