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It’s been a busy week for new releases on Netflix so far, and today, Netflix just added a bunch of animated and live-action short films by creatives around the globe. Below, we’ll run you through all the titles that just dropped with titles in all genres, including romance, drama, sci-fi, horror, and a couple of animated titles. The titles are available on Netflix globally.
The releases are part of Netflix’s Fresh Perspective: Short Films initiative that feature up-and-coming filmmakers from the US and Canada who have been supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity and have already made their debuts at various festivals. You can read more about the initiative on the official Netflix blog here.
You can use one of the thousands of secret category codes to browse through all of the short films on Netflix. You can use the code 3346886 for scripted short films, but if you want both scripted and documentary shorts, use the code 3345391.
A Farewell for Lilí
Genre: Fantasy, Dramas
Director: Lorena Durán
Cast: Venecia Feliz, Isabel Spencer
Release Year: 2022
Runtime: 12 mins
Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellowship
“Haunted by guilt and visions, an electrician embarks on a complex journey to give a proper burial to an aging woman who died in a tragic accident.”
The Blue Drum
Genre: Horror
Director: Angelita Mendoza
Cast: Crystal Hernandez, Jonathan Medina, Judith Scarpone
Release Year: 2022
Runtime: 16 mins
NALIP Women of Color Short Film Incubator
“On the day of her father’s funeral, a young woman becomes haunted by a mysterious presence which unearths secrets buried inside her family home.”
The Braid of Time
Genre: Drama, Animation
Director: Tamara Shogaolu
Release Year: 2020
Runtime: 9 mins
Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellowship
“In this animated short, Black Latina DJ Estela journeys through her late grandmother’s legacy of fighting for justice — and realizes she’s part of it.”
Closing Dynasty
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2023
Director: Lloyd Lee Choi
Cast: Milinka Winata, Eleven Lee, Allen Chen, Maggie Law, Khadijah Muhammad, Joe Chan
Runtime: 16 mins
Future Gold Film Fellowship with Gold House and Tribeca Studios
“Claiming to be raising funds for school, a girl in New York hustles hard to charm strangers before she makes a discovery that could change everything.”
Firecracker
Genre: Romance, LGBTQ
Release Year: 2022
Director: Caroline Guo
Cast: Lydia Li, Faye Nightingale
Runtime: 14 mins
NALIP Women of Color Short Film Incubator
“As Chinese New Year approaches, a young woman wrestles with whether or not to introduce her girlfriend to her traditional family.”
Inheritance
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2022
Director: Erin Lau
Cast: Aoi Takeya, Dann Seki, Jaden Murakami, Brandon Finn
Runtime: 18 mins
Future Gold Film Fellowship with Gold House and Tribeca Studios
“Hawaii’s volcanic landscape reflects a local photographer’s turmoil as he struggles to choose between his island roots and his hopes for the future.”
La Ciguapa Siempre
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2021
Director: Monica Moore Suriyage
Cast: Cheyenne Washington, Michael Bonini, Jilian Kinsey
Runtime: 12 mins
Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellowship
“In this short thriller, a young woman seeking a sense of identity finds it in the wilderness during a chilling camping trip with her shady boyfriend.”
Mama Retreat
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2021
Director: Eileen Álvarez
Cast: Annie Gonzalez, Julianna Robinson
Runtime: 16 mins
NALIP Women of Color Short Film Incubator
“In this spooky short, an expectant mother attends an affluent new-age glamping retreat that confirms her worst fears — and more — about mommy culture.”
Ostinato
Genre: Animation, Musical
Release Year: 2023
Director: Sonia Furier
Runtime: 7 mins
WIA Vancouver ACE Program
“In this animated short, a composer realizes that incorporating a discordant tone instead of fighting it creates an unexpectedly beautiful harmony.”
Quinceañero
Genre: LGBTQ, Teen, Musical
Release Year: 2021
Director: Justin Floyd
Cast: Christian Zamudio, Oscar Balderrama, Anthony Ruballo, Heidi Mendez, Magaly Castellanos
Runtime: 23 mins
Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellowship
“Teenager Gabriel defies tradition and gender expectations to fulfill his dream of having his own quinceañeras celebration — against his father’s wishes.”
The Resemblance
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2022
Director: Derek Nguyen
Cast: François Chau, Sumalee Montano, Tom Dang, Hanna-Lee Sakakibara
Runtime: 15 mins
Future Gold Film Fellowship with Gold House and Tribeca Studios
“Consumed by grief, an older couple hires an actor to play their deceased son for one evening as they attempt to find closure about his passing.”
Ro & the Stardust
Genre: Sci-fi, Drama
Release Year: 2022
Director: Eunice Levis
Cast: Yolanda Nolasco, Cindy de la Cruz, Elvis Nolasco, Nadya Encarnacion
Runtime: 16 mins
NALIP Women of Color Short Film Incubator
“A headstrong teen commits to her ailing grandmother’s far-flung dream of reaching the stars, helping her construct a spaceship out of junk.”
Check back on our What’s New on Netflix section tomorrow for a full weekly recap of all the new arrivals for the past week. Will you be checking any of these shorts out on Netflix? Let us know in the comments.
