Short Films to watch on youtube that changed my life.

Short films gives us more focus on the characters, their perspective on the storyline. There are really good short films to watch on youtube that gives us really good message with some mind- blowing stories and creative cinematography.

By watching short films it helps us to generate more ideas and narratives.Channels like omeleto and Royal Stage Barrel have really good short films.

1. CHEERS

Cheers (2024) directed by Jillian Smith and Reayan Yorke under the production S&Q Film. Cheers is about childhood trauma, years of burden as an outcast, relationship problems. It has won several awards for its good visuals and cinematography. It's like a if Greta Grewig and Christopher Nolan made a movie together. Available on youtube- https://share.google/AvWa11kr6I4HSxs5T

2. STALLED

Stalled a short available under the channel name omeleto. Stalled is a sci-fi psychological thriller based on a single character that happens to be on the same location, the entire short film was shoot in single shot. The storyline is very interesting that goes on a loop in different timelines. The story also reflects about the toxic work culture and how people spends less time with their families that leds to frustration for hectic schedules. Link - https://share.google/99wYd438fQpRIaf3M

3. AHALYA

Ahalya (2015) directed by Surjoy Ghosh. It's a mystery thriller that symbolizes the story of Ahalya, Indra and Gautama with modern twist. It explores feminity and seduction. Link- https://share.google/naxfhikY2uBRIX4cw

4. KRITI

Kriti(2016) directed by Shirish Kunder blures the line between imagination and reality. It's a psychological thriller about a person having mental issues that only have imaginary friends. It's spine chilling performances by Radhika Apte and Manoj Bajpayee were commendable. Link- https://share.google/0oQekDGfb7sd8V6DS

4. NITISHASTRA

Nitishastra a well known short film starring Tapsee Panu is still relevant today. A self defence teacher falls under dark circumstances to face the truth one of her student who was raped by Niti's brother. The film explores about how sometimes you have to let go your own relationship for the justice of others. Link- https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F9fJ4BT9mO98%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&tbnid=NgLASDPgmg5epM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9fJ4BT9mO98&docid=SwWpWjOGPSzt9M&w=1280&h=720&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F4&kgs=1f7fb57f1244ebaa&shem=isst

5. THAT DAY AFTER EVERYDAY 

That Day After Everyday directed by Anurag Kashyap deals with the truth of Indian women, who face every kind of challenges every single day. The story surrounds around three girls who goes to work everyday but falls under the darkness of male fantasy. All the men want to touch them but the twist at the end of the film is very satisfying. Link- https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAQR6cB1DXzY%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&tbnid=EBsLcEwWmzzNQM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DAQR6cB1DXzY&docid=fa5Jmdz8ReasLM&w=1280&h=720&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F4&kgs=7c5bad7a2c93d9ab&shem=isst

6. TALISMAN 

Talisman (2022) directed by Reangsei Phos a modern horror movie with a superstitious twist. It explores the cultural experience in the Asian community. The film tells the story of Yi and his superstitious Chinese parents who move into a new home, where tension rises as Yi believes a ghost is among them. Reangsei Phos, the director, drew from his own childhood experiences to create this film, which has received positive reception for its storytelling and performances. Link- https://youtube.com/shorts/q6qj_Y7xUew?si=-2_nRdPODZ1332ky