Love short films? Looking to learn filmmaking and be inspired as a storyteller? Me too! I've made a list of 5 of the best short films I've seen, along with some filmmaking lessons and storytelling tips I've picked up from each. See below for links to each of these great films from great filmmakers!

Have suggestions for more short films I should watch? Let me know in the comments down below. :)

Watch "Other Side of the Box" on ALTER:    • Horror Short Film "Other Side of the ...  

Watch "Final Offer" on DUST:    • Sci-Fi Short Film “Final Offer" | DUS...  

Watch "Don't Peek" by Julian Terry:    • DON'T PEEK -  Horror Short  

Watch "A Date in 2025" on DUST:    • Sci-Fi Short Film “A Date in 2025" | ...  

Watch "Spider" on VICE:    • Video  

Want more films to watch? Try a Story Ark original film like these:
"Bottled" short horror film:    • Horror Short Film "Bottled" - Shot in...  

"Bump in the Night" short horror film:    • Short Horror Film "Bump in the Night"...  

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