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Season 2023 | 1m 00s

The PBS Short Film Festival elevates the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country. Since its inception in 2012, hundreds of films celebrating love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and more have been presented under the festival’s banner. The 2023 festival features “Stories in bloom” which represents growing and changing narratives.

Extras
The votes are in! Congrats to our 2024 winner: Eid Mubarak wins the Juried Prize.
The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
The votes are in! Congrats to our 2023 winners: WINN and Under G-d win the Juried Prize.
Director Ursula Ulmi shares her inspiration behind her film "IDODO."
Jewish community members challenge the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Veteran janitor fights to prove himself as a warrior and a dependable family man.
The votes are in! Congrats to our 2022 winner: Chilly and Milly wins the Juried Prize.
The First Monument explores the commission of a bust of Mr. Newton.
Family member reveals personal experiences never shared before with their loved ones.
Why are Black infants twice as likely as White infants to die before their first birthday?