5 Fantastic Short Films Available on Youtube

5 Fantastic Short Films Available on Youtube.

By: Brian Cotnoir

Do you like Movies, but find it very difficult to sit through whole film because you’re too busy or don’t have enough time?  Well Fear Not Friends, I am here with the recommendations of 5 Short Films (all under 20 minutes) that you can see and trust me when I say they are some fantastic works of cinema.  As an added bonus, you don’t even need to order them or search through Netflix because they are all available on Youtube—FOR FREE! J.  So why don’t you take some time for yourself and enjoy these 5 Fantastic Short Films Available on Youtube.

1.) Late Bloomer

     Oh how this film makes me laugh.  It’s basically like if H.P. Lovecraft wrote a book about sexual education.  The voice over actor in this film is hilarious the visuals are great, and I just love how the music builds itself up until it reaches the climax.  It is a completely unique take on the Birds and the Bees.  You simply cannot go another second without watching this film.

2.)  The Backwater Gospel

     A dark, grainy and unique animated Short film “The Backwater Gospel” tells an eerie and macabre story of an Undertaker who comes to the small town of Backwater and instills fear into the heart of all its residents.  The town is led by a Power Hungry Preacher, who tries to lead his people through these trying times, but eventually their fear and paranoia get in the way and this small desert town is doomed for destruction.

3.)  Love is All you Need?

     This is a wonderful short Independent film that was inspired by actual stories of kids who were bullied because of their sexual identity.  However, this film takes a unique twist and tells the story from the perspective of what would happen if Gays were viewed as the “Normal” family, and it was the Heterosexuals who were the minority.  In just 20 minutes they pack in a powerful message into a powerful film, and you simply must, MUST see it.

4.)  Un Chien Andalou

     This film has been around since 1928, and was co-written by artist Salvador Dali. This is made in a very early filmmaking technique called “Da Da”.  Da Da is a style of filmmaking that emerged Post World War I that has no definitive plot and lots of absurd and creative imagery.  This is one of those films that every film scholar insists that you must see at least once in your life.  I’m just grateful somebody posted it on Youtube for the masses to enjoy.

5.)  Cashback

     I saw this film in college and it immediately became one of my favorites.  It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short film in 2004, and 2 years later, the films writer and director, Sean Ellis, got the funding to turn it into a feature length film.  “Cashback” is one of those films that makes you feel smarter and more sophisticated just by watching it.  And you Harry Potter fans will love this:  It stars the actor who played Oliver Wood in the first two Harry Potter films, Sean Biggerstaff (on an unrelated note, I think his real name would be a great porn star name).