This is a Playlist of my Favorite Short Films, and Proof That I Have Excellent Taste
Let me start by saying this: short films are the espresso shots of the film world. They’re quick, punchy, and usually leave you slightly jittery and overthinking your existence. But hey, they’re also an excellent way to pretend you’re cultured without committing to a two-hour movie. That brings me to this carefully curated playlist of my all-time favorite short films—a collection so profound, so visually stunning, that you’ll probably finish it feeling smarter than all your friends. You’re welcome.
First up, we have “Watchtower of Turkey” by Leonardo Dalessandri, which is basically a three-minute-long tourism ad for Turkey that feels like it was directed by someone with 16 espressos in their system. It’s fast-paced, visually stunning, and will make you wonder why your vacation photos always look like blurry evidence from a crime scene. Then there’s “The Little Prince (Stop-Motion)” by Stefan Vucic, a painstakingly animated gem that will make you simultaneously nostalgic and vaguely sad—because who doesn’t want to be reminded of the crushing responsibilities of adulthood through a stop-motion puppet?
And don’t get me started on “Where Are the Stars?”—a YouTube short about light pollution that’s both beautifully shot and depressing enough to make you yell at the streetlights outside your window. If existential environmental dread isn’t your thing, there’s “FOOD” by Michaela Mihályi, a whimsical stop-motion piece about, well, food. It’s like watching an IKEA catalog come to life but with more charm and fewer allen wrenches. Finally, we end on a sentimental note with “Lost Property” by Åsa Lucander, a bittersweet animated short about lost items and memories that will have you crying over umbrellas. Yes, umbrellas.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into these masterpieces and come back when you’re ready to wax poetic about Turkey’s architecture, the night sky, or why stop-motion animators deserve every award imaginable.
