Shorts Attack in August 2025
7 films in 97 minutes – with German subtitles
Dive into the world of short films and discover the limitless storytelling power of this unique format. Earlier this year, the 41st Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah (USA) presented 8 curated short film programs, with 7 films taking home awards.
The 2025 Short Film Tour brings these celebrated works to audiences worldwide, featuring a lineup bursting with humor, heart, and inspiration. Each film tells a bold, independent story, offering fresh perspectives and unforgettable moments for viewers of all ages.
The program:
Debaters
Alex Heller
USA 2025
10 min
Life Action
Minimum wage debate
In a debate chamber, affluent high schoolers argue a bill on minimum wage in an effort to impress two working-class adult judges.
Susana
Gerardo Coello Escalante, Amandine Thomas
Mexiko, USA 2025
15 min
Life Action
Vacation adventure
A middle-aged American tourist alone in Mexico City. She encounters a group of Americans and jumps at the opportunity for a little adventure.
Azi
Montana Mann
USA 2024
14 min
Life Action
Arrogant grotesque
During a weekend vacation with her best friend’s family, 17-year-old Azi gets caught up in an unexpected game with another guest.
WE WERE THE SCENERY
Christopher Radcliff
USA 2025
Documentaryfilm – 15 min
Geschichtsbewältigung
In 1975, Hoa Thi Le and Hue Nguyen Che fled from Vietnam by boat and docked in the Philippines, where they were utilized as background extras during the filming of Apocalypse Now.
Hurikán
Jan Saska
Tschechische Republik, Slowakei, Frankreich, Bosnien und Herzegowina 2024
Animation – 13 min
Drinking comedy
Hurikán rushes to save his favorite beer stand from closure by fetching a new keg to impress the bartender he has a crush on.
Such Good Friends
Bri Klaproth
USA 2025
11 min
Life Action
Beerding comedy
After ending a toxic friendship, a people pleaser finds herself falling into old patterns with her former best friend’s family.
Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites
Daniel Mattes, Karen Madar
Kambodia, France 2025
19 min
Life Action
Grandma activism
Dead Grandma Nai sneaks away from her peaceful afterlife after overhearing that her Queer grandson is about to get engaged to a woman.
Founded in 2002 and every month new: This is edition 272 of Shorts Attack!
