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Watch the best Coming-of-age short films. Featuring films about teenagers, and the age of maturity.

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FILM OF THE MONTH

February 2021 Winner

The 4th Most Miserable City in America

In 2019, Business Insider put out an article listing the 50 most miserable cities in America based on census data. My hometown of Passaic, NJ was listed as number 4. ‬ What Business Insider fails to realize is that these clickbait lists become dangerous leverage for towns like mine…

A Dance With Cinderella

Changing the narrative for females in this modern fairy-tale, a young girl shares her story of how you can find courage inside yourself and trust others in the face of adversity. In this next generation story, we witness cyber bullying, fairy godmothers who face shortcomings and dreams coming true….

Terror on the Rappahannock

This short psychological thriller, takes place on Halloween night, Sheriff Waller’s least favorite holiday. Things get weird after he sells his family’s old slave plantation land to a land developer. Unbeknownst to him, his children (Randy and Kizzy) and Randy’s best friend (Alex) are going to the land to…

Monska

When a dance competition opens up in their town, a group of young girls take it upon themselves to perform their own distinct routine. The girls are determined to show their strength, regardless of the outcome….

Awake

This short film is about cultivating life. My poem “Awake” intricately explores the trials and tribulations of life, as well as the importance of living life to the fullest. Time is a key component in this film. Particularly as time is the one thing that’s non-negotiable in ANY of…
FILM OF THE MONTH

July 2021 Winner

Una Luce Prima del Buio

For Celeste, a young woman dedicated to work and friendships, it is not a morning like many others: something strange is happening, involving her from awakening in unexplained and realistic visions. The usual journey to the workplace will be transformed, intertwined with the same, in the frantic search for…

Down the Road

Ryan is at a crossroads in life and finds himself whisked back in time. He must confront his greatest childhood fear to alter the course of his destiny….

Dear Black Man

When her career takes off, a successful single woman tries to get her love life to do the same….
REVIEW
4/5

It’s A Love/Hate Thing

A ridiculous, intimate look at the end of a relationship in which a couple bicker and stumble about deciding whether to leave or stay….
REVIEW
5/5

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened….
REVIEW
5/5

Almost Winter

A dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales, an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli, a recent college graduate on the verge of the rest of his life. Their future and their friendship is put to the test as Eli realizes he is…

Cardigan

Sebastian, a 26-year-old Spanish tutor living in Vancouver, must choose between keeping his engagement with his fiance Leyla or start a new relationship with his one-night stand Kelley, an openly gay yoga instructor who remembers the couple from an university in Germany….

Mother of Pearl

Bela gets suspicious of Sophie when she wants to play hide and seek with a fancy ring of unclear possession, stirring-up a rough power play date between girlfriends….

Taabeer

Ayaan struggles with depression and loneliness because of his broken relationships, especially with his ex-girlfriend who is marrying someone else because of the parental pressure. He meets an accident on his way to the office, and finds himself with his long-time college friend Nayan. Ayaan shares his story with…

Amateurs

A violent murder is committed & three best friends decide to get to the core of the truth….

Their They’re There

Live action and animation collide in this playful yet painfully honest short film about the familiar frustrations of exams. Student Olly Blower created the poem and storyline to this short film which was supported by Channel 4 and Arts Council England through the Random Acts Ignition Network with the…
REVIEW
4/5

Look At Us Now

The film explores the societal impact of Comic Book culture and its importance to fans, while also telling the story of how geek culture went from being a punchline to a global phenomenon. Based on the poem by Vee The Vision….
REVIEW
5/5

Takanakuy

Deck the halls. Deck your family….

That Thing We Do

On the cusp of coming out Kevin visits his family at their summer cottage. While there Kevin meets up again with his much younger cousin and the two recognize something in each other….

Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father – as well as deeper feelings about her own identity – after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette….

Just Break Away

A young boy finds the inner strength to prevail over his surroundings by walking in his late father’s footsteps….

Breath

A girl invites a shy boy to the beach. She also brings an older handsome boy along too….

Bones (Trailer)

Victor turns 21 in a month. Before he turns 21, he has set two goals: to lose his virginity and to weigh less than 50 kilos….

Prora

In this deserted former Nazi holiday camp, German and French teenagers Jan and Matthieu embark on an adventure that confronts their identities and puts their friendship at risk. A journey of self-exploration, an odyssey of male adolescence, Prora is a thrilling, tender story about love and friendship….

Hairlines

A story about a young man dealing with his aging identity and appearance….

In A Beat

Darrel, a young Black autistic boy, convinces his mom to let him stay home alone so she can pursue a once in a lifetime opportunity. But when unexpected circumstances surface, he must find a unique way to cope with his meltdown alone. Inspired by the true story of a…
REVIEW
4/5

speaking.

Our story begins tens of thousands of years ago, in a time before civilization, society, and even spoken language. Those grand old days when poop was acceptable to carry by hand, and a good rock would go a long way. Giant beasts roam the land. Wild storms rain down…

Silver Dreams

Two young artists fall in and out of love over the course of an endless first date in 2017 Los Angeles….

Abszission

Abszission is telling the story of Amalie and Kyra, two girls, who are very close to each other, because they were spending their whole childhood together and build a long-time friendship. They were playing in the woods, wandered around in their imagery world together and always were there for…

In a Moment

Max isn’t sure about his sexual orientation until he meets Leon at his new school. When Max is singing a song at a school concert something beautiful happens….
FILM OF THE MONTH

February 2021 Winner

The 4th Most Miserable City in America

In 2019, Business Insider put out an article listing the 50 most miserable cities in America based on census data. My hometown of Passaic, NJ was listed as number 4. ‬ What Business Insider fails to realize is that these clickbait lists become dangerous leverage for towns like mine…

A Dance With Cinderella

Changing the narrative for females in this modern fairy-tale, a young girl shares her story of how you can find courage inside yourself and trust others in the face of adversity. In this next generation story, we witness cyber bullying, fairy godmothers who face shortcomings and dreams coming true….

Terror on the Rappahannock

This short psychological thriller, takes place on Halloween night, Sheriff Waller’s least favorite holiday. Things get weird after he sells his family’s old slave plantation land to a land developer. Unbeknownst to him, his children (Randy and Kizzy) and Randy’s best friend (Alex) are going to the land to…

Monska

When a dance competition opens up in their town, a group of young girls take it upon themselves to perform their own distinct routine. The girls are determined to show their strength, regardless of the outcome….

Awake

This short film is about cultivating life. My poem “Awake” intricately explores the trials and tribulations of life, as well as the importance of living life to the fullest. Time is a key component in this film. Particularly as time is the one thing that’s non-negotiable in ANY of…
FILM OF THE MONTH

July 2021 Winner

Una Luce Prima del Buio

For Celeste, a young woman dedicated to work and friendships, it is not a morning like many others: something strange is happening, involving her from awakening in unexplained and realistic visions. The usual journey to the workplace will be transformed, intertwined with the same, in the frantic search for…

Down the Road

Ryan is at a crossroads in life and finds himself whisked back in time. He must confront his greatest childhood fear to alter the course of his destiny….

Dear Black Man

When her career takes off, a successful single woman tries to get her love life to do the same….
REVIEW
4/5

It’s A Love/Hate Thing

A ridiculous, intimate look at the end of a relationship in which a couple bicker and stumble about deciding whether to leave or stay….
REVIEW
5/5

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened….
REVIEW
5/5

Almost Winter

A dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales, an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli, a recent college graduate on the verge of the rest of his life. Their future and their friendship is put to the test as Eli realizes he is…

Cardigan

Sebastian, a 26-year-old Spanish tutor living in Vancouver, must choose between keeping his engagement with his fiance Leyla or start a new relationship with his one-night stand Kelley, an openly gay yoga instructor who remembers the couple from an university in Germany….

Mother of Pearl

Bela gets suspicious of Sophie when she wants to play hide and seek with a fancy ring of unclear possession, stirring-up a rough power play date between girlfriends….

Taabeer

Ayaan struggles with depression and loneliness because of his broken relationships, especially with his ex-girlfriend who is marrying someone else because of the parental pressure. He meets an accident on his way to the office, and finds himself with his long-time college friend Nayan. Ayaan shares his story with…

Amateurs

A violent murder is committed & three best friends decide to get to the core of the truth….

Their They’re There

Live action and animation collide in this playful yet painfully honest short film about the familiar frustrations of exams. Student Olly Blower created the poem and storyline to this short film which was supported by Channel 4 and Arts Council England through the Random Acts Ignition Network with the…
REVIEW
4/5

Look At Us Now

The film explores the societal impact of Comic Book culture and its importance to fans, while also telling the story of how geek culture went from being a punchline to a global phenomenon. Based on the poem by Vee The Vision….
REVIEW
5/5

Takanakuy

Deck the halls. Deck your family….

That Thing We Do

On the cusp of coming out Kevin visits his family at their summer cottage. While there Kevin meets up again with his much younger cousin and the two recognize something in each other….

Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father – as well as deeper feelings about her own identity – after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette….

Just Break Away

A young boy finds the inner strength to prevail over his surroundings by walking in his late father’s footsteps….

Breath

A girl invites a shy boy to the beach. She also brings an older handsome boy along too….

Bones (Trailer)

Victor turns 21 in a month. Before he turns 21, he has set two goals: to lose his virginity and to weigh less than 50 kilos….

Prora

In this deserted former Nazi holiday camp, German and French teenagers Jan and Matthieu embark on an adventure that confronts their identities and puts their friendship at risk. A journey of self-exploration, an odyssey of male adolescence, Prora is a thrilling, tender story about love and friendship….

Hairlines

A story about a young man dealing with his aging identity and appearance….

In A Beat

Darrel, a young Black autistic boy, convinces his mom to let him stay home alone so she can pursue a once in a lifetime opportunity. But when unexpected circumstances surface, he must find a unique way to cope with his meltdown alone. Inspired by the true story of a…
REVIEW
4/5

speaking.

Our story begins tens of thousands of years ago, in a time before civilization, society, and even spoken language. Those grand old days when poop was acceptable to carry by hand, and a good rock would go a long way. Giant beasts roam the land. Wild storms rain down…

Silver Dreams

Two young artists fall in and out of love over the course of an endless first date in 2017 Los Angeles….

Abszission

Abszission is telling the story of Amalie and Kyra, two girls, who are very close to each other, because they were spending their whole childhood together and build a long-time friendship. They were playing in the woods, wandered around in their imagery world together and always were there for…

In a Moment

Max isn’t sure about his sexual orientation until he meets Leon at his new school. When Max is singing a song at a school concert something beautiful happens….
FILM OF THE MONTH

The 4th Most Miserable City in America

In 2019, Business Insider put out an article listing the 50 most miserable cities in America based on census data. My hometown of Passaic,…

A Dance With Cinderella

Changing the narrative for females in this modern fairy-tale, a young girl shares her story of how you can find courage inside yourself and…

Terror on the Rappahannock

This short psychological thriller, takes place on Halloween night, Sheriff Waller’s least favorite holiday. Things get weird after he sells his family’s old slave…

Monska

When a dance competition opens up in their town, a group of young girls take it upon themselves to perform their own distinct routine….

Awake

This short film is about cultivating life. My poem “Awake” intricately explores the trials and tribulations of life, as well as the importance of…
FILM OF THE MONTH

Una Luce Prima del Buio

For Celeste, a young woman dedicated to work and friendships, it is not a morning like many others: something strange is happening, involving her…

Down the Road

Ryan is at a crossroads in life and finds himself whisked back in time. He must confront his greatest childhood fear to alter the…

Dear Black Man

When her career takes off, a successful single woman tries to get her love life to do the same….
4/5
REVIEW

It’s A Love/Hate Thing

A ridiculous, intimate look at the end of a relationship in which a couple bicker and stumble about deciding whether to leave or stay….
5/5
REVIEW

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of…
5/5
REVIEW

Almost Winter

A dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales, an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli, a recent college…

Cardigan

Sebastian, a 26-year-old Spanish tutor living in Vancouver, must choose between keeping his engagement with his fiance Leyla or start a new relationship with…

Mother of Pearl

Bela gets suspicious of Sophie when she wants to play hide and seek with a fancy ring of unclear possession, stirring-up a rough power…

Taabeer

Ayaan struggles with depression and loneliness because of his broken relationships, especially with his ex-girlfriend who is marrying someone else because of the parental…

Amateurs

A violent murder is committed & three best friends decide to get to the core of the truth….

Their They’re There

Live action and animation collide in this playful yet painfully honest short film about the familiar frustrations of exams. Student Olly Blower created the…
4/5
REVIEW

Look At Us Now

The film explores the societal impact of Comic Book culture and its importance to fans, while also telling the story of how geek culture…
5/5
REVIEW

Takanakuy

Deck the halls. Deck your family….

That Thing We Do

On the cusp of coming out Kevin visits his family at their summer cottage. While there Kevin meets up again with his much younger…

Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father – as well as deeper feelings about her own…

Just Break Away

A young boy finds the inner strength to prevail over his surroundings by walking in his late father’s footsteps….

Breath

A girl invites a shy boy to the beach. She also brings an older handsome boy along too….

Bones (Trailer)

Victor turns 21 in a month. Before he turns 21, he has set two goals: to lose his virginity and to weigh less than…

Prora

In this deserted former Nazi holiday camp, German and French teenagers Jan and Matthieu embark on an adventure that confronts their identities and puts…

Hairlines

A story about a young man dealing with his aging identity and appearance….

In A Beat

Darrel, a young Black autistic boy, convinces his mom to let him stay home alone so she can pursue a once in a lifetime…
4/5
REVIEW

speaking.

Our story begins tens of thousands of years ago, in a time before civilization, society, and even spoken language. Those grand old days when…

Silver Dreams

Two young artists fall in and out of love over the course of an endless first date in 2017 Los Angeles….

Abszission

Abszission is telling the story of Amalie and Kyra, two girls, who are very close to each other, because they were spending their whole…

In a Moment

Max isn’t sure about his sexual orientation until he meets Leon at his new school. When Max is singing a song at a school…
REVIEW
5/5

Takanakuy

Deck the halls. Deck your family….
REVIEW
5/5

Almost Winter

A dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales, an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli, a recent college graduate on the verge of the rest of his life. Their future and their friendship is put to the test as Eli realizes he is…
REVIEW
4/5

It’s A Love/Hate Thing

A ridiculous, intimate look at the end of a relationship in which a couple bicker and stumble about deciding whether to leave or stay….
REVIEW
4/5

Look At Us Now

The film explores the societal impact of Comic Book culture and its importance to fans, while also telling the story of how geek culture went from being a punchline to a global phenomenon. Based on the poem by Vee The Vision….
REVIEW
4/5

speaking.

Our story begins tens of thousands of years ago, in a time before civilization, society, and even spoken language. Those grand old days when poop was acceptable to carry by hand, and a good rock would go a long way. Giant beasts roam the land. Wild storms rain down…

Behind the Light

A biography of Oswald Tilman and how he spent his life in the shadows before he found the light….
REVIEW
5/5

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened….

I Let Her Go But Never Let Her Leave

Kamal, an immature yet strong willed young man, breaks up with his girlfriend Jane, but tries to emotionally hurt her as much as possible during the course of day even going as far as devising a plan to deliver one final blow that he soon regrets. All this just…

Terror on the Rappahannock

This short psychological thriller, takes place on Halloween night, Sheriff Waller’s least favorite holiday. Things get weird after he sells his family’s old slave plantation land to a land developer. Unbeknownst to him, his children (Randy and Kizzy) and Randy’s best friend (Alex) are going to the land to…

Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father – as well as deeper feelings about her own identity – after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette….

Bones (Trailer)

Victor turns 21 in a month. Before he turns 21, he has set two goals: to lose his virginity and to weigh less than 50 kilos….

Game of Children (Trailer)

Marc is different than the others. He misses his best friend when he starts University. Immersed in the society of internet, social networks and the anxieties of youngsters for being adults, decides to question his emotions. He discovers his fears at being an adult. He’s scared to mature unlike…

Bru’dhars

A coming of age drama of manhood and awakening. Through the tumultuous relationship with his younger brother, a loving yet broken young man begins to understand the troubled past that was ruining his life and has a chance to end a generational cycle of abuse….

Just Break Away

A young boy finds the inner strength to prevail over his surroundings by walking in his late father’s footsteps….

My Valentine

Johnny Cade and Everleigh love each other, but Everleigh;s mother doesn’t like Johnny’s influence….

Starving Artists

5 “Starving Artists” and what they go through to ultimately do what they love. Their therapy. Their freedom. Their Art….

Eternal Oblivion

A connection between past and present evoked by petroglyphs drawn on stones. In memory of nature….

A Dance With Cinderella

Changing the narrative for females in this modern fairy-tale, a young girl shares her story of how you can find courage inside yourself and trust others in the face of adversity. In this next generation story, we witness cyber bullying, fairy godmothers who face shortcomings and dreams coming true….

Cardigan

Sebastian, a 26-year-old Spanish tutor living in Vancouver, must choose between keeping his engagement with his fiance Leyla or start a new relationship with his one-night stand Kelley, an openly gay yoga instructor who remembers the couple from an university in Germany….

Amateurs

A violent murder is committed & three best friends decide to get to the core of the truth….

Jenna The Great

Jenna has moved from the East Midlands with her single mother, Steph, trying for a better quality of life and to move away from a troubled background; but it’s not enough….

Awake

This short film is about cultivating life. My poem “Awake” intricately explores the trials and tribulations of life, as well as the importance of living life to the fullest. Time is a key component in this film. Particularly as time is the one thing that’s non-negotiable in ANY of…

The Disease

A couple of siblings meet in front of the Hollywood sign after he has had a terrible audition….

Still They Rise

A film about two young female motorcycle racers, Charlotte Marcuzzo and Lissy Whitmore….

Call Me When You Can

Awake in the middle of the night, a woman listens to a barrage of desperate voicemails left by an ex and contemplates what to do about them….

The End of Comedy

A father and son attempt to reconnect after a tragic loss….

Mickey Hardaway

A Young Sketch Artist visits a well renowned psychiatrist as his life begins sprawling out of control after years of Physical and Verbal Abuse has taken a toll on him….
FILM OF THE MONTH

July 2021 Winner

Una Luce Prima del Buio

For Celeste, a young woman dedicated to work and friendships, it is not a morning like many others: something strange is happening, involving her from awakening in unexplained and realistic visions. The usual journey to the workplace will be transformed, intertwined with the same, in the frantic search for…

Meeting

A film about the most extraordinary meeting imaginable – even for our own extraordinary times….

Laundry Morning

A train-hopping runaway arrives in New Orleans and attempts to find a laundromat. Things do not go as planned….
REVIEW
5/5

Takanakuy

Deck the halls. Deck your family….
REVIEW
5/5

Almost Winter

A dramedy about the relationship between Tom Bales, an aging physics professor on the verge of retirement and his assistant, Eli, a recent college graduate on the verge of the rest of his life. Their future and their friendship is put to the test as Eli realizes he is…
REVIEW
4/5

It’s A Love/Hate Thing

A ridiculous, intimate look at the end of a relationship in which a couple bicker and stumble about deciding whether to leave or stay….
REVIEW
4/5

Look At Us Now

The film explores the societal impact of Comic Book culture and its importance to fans, while also telling the story of how geek culture went from being a punchline to a global phenomenon. Based on the poem by Vee The Vision….
REVIEW
4/5

speaking.

Our story begins tens of thousands of years ago, in a time before civilization, society, and even spoken language. Those grand old days when poop was acceptable to carry by hand, and a good rock would go a long way. Giant beasts roam the land. Wild storms rain down…

Behind the Light

A biography of Oswald Tilman and how he spent his life in the shadows before he found the light….
REVIEW
5/5

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened….

I Let Her Go But Never Let Her Leave

Kamal, an immature yet strong willed young man, breaks up with his girlfriend Jane, but tries to emotionally hurt her as much as possible during the course of day even going as far as devising a plan to deliver one final blow that he soon regrets. All this just…

Terror on the Rappahannock

This short psychological thriller, takes place on Halloween night, Sheriff Waller’s least favorite holiday. Things get weird after he sells his family’s old slave plantation land to a land developer. Unbeknownst to him, his children (Randy and Kizzy) and Randy’s best friend (Alex) are going to the land to…

Leopard

Rocky, a born-and-bred London teenager, begins to question the strict routine set by her father – as well as deeper feelings about her own identity – after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette….

Bones (Trailer)

Victor turns 21 in a month. Before he turns 21, he has set two goals: to lose his virginity and to weigh less than 50 kil