Narrative Shorts

Discover bold voices and unforgettable stories at the Little Venice Film Festival’s Narrative Shorts screenings. In one exhilarating program, emerging and established filmmakers deliver big emotion, sharp wit, and daring craft in compact form. From intimate character studies to pulse-quickening twists, these films prove that short cinema hits fast and lingers long. Come experience fresh perspectives, cinematic risk-taking, and the future of storytelling. On screen, on edge, and utterly unforgettable.

Screening Details:

April 22nd 2026. 8am-12:00pm. Venue tbc.

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Featured Films

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A woman is kneeling over a man lying on the ground outdoors at dusk, with her hand on his face, and they are close together. The man is holding a book and is resting with his eyes closed, while the woman appears to be comforting him.

melted

Erfan Behzadnia I UK I 21 mins 25 seconds

Assimilated Peter finally fits in at private school, but a new Iranian classmate forces him to confront his survival mask.

A young man with dark hair and a beard stands outside a shop, wearing a black jacket. Behind him, the shop window displays a poster for 'Mardi Gras' with a tall, old stone tower illustration and various jars and tins, and a sign for cream-filled chocolates.

One Last Show in Taghmon

Alan Walsh I Ireland I 22 mins 52 seconds

One Last Show in Taghmon is a true Story. It follows three stuntmen as they embark on their final stunt show together.

Close-up of a man with dark hair, beard, and earrings looking with a serious expression in a dimly lit storage room or refrigerator.

magid/zafar

Luís Hindman I UK I 18 mins 38 seconds

Tensions arise amidst the heat of a busy British Pakistani takeaway.

A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a black turtleneck and blazer, is talking on a phone in front of a pink wall.

The Light Before the Sun

Michael Greyeyes I Canada I 33 mins

Struggling to find his footing after coming off an international book tour, celebrated self-help guru Daniel Wolf returns home to an empty house.

Two people walking on a rocky coastal trail with shrubs, overlooking the ocean with rocky cliffs.

the visit

Stanley Woodward I France I 27 mins 12 seconds

A father reunites with his 15-year-old daughter in southern France, sharing their first time together since he moved away there.

A man wearing a black beanie and dark shirt standing outdoors at night under a streetlight.

fervour

Ralph Pritchard I UK I 7 mins 10 seconds

On an awkward first date Josie is transported back to a dangerous direct action she participated in.

A young girl with blond hair, hanging from a noose with her hands on her ears, covered in blood, against a dark gray wall.

hope

Jae Yoon Cho I South Korea I 4 mins 28 seconds

HOPE is a silent experimental short film by BadBoss, using imagery and Mariia Chernozhukov’s performance to explore vulnerability and resilience.

A young woman in pink nursing scrubs and gloves showing something on her phone to an elderly man with white hair and a beard, glasses, who is sitting in a red chair in a warmly decorated room.

friday is mushroom soup

Arnold T Rice I United Kingdom I 16 mins 56 seconds

Burnt-out home carer Kate finds herself in uncharted territory when her favourite cranky client Doug drops some unexpected news.

Two men with serious expressions are face to face, leaning in close, in a tense confrontation in a dimly lit setting.

downsized

Ed Willey I UK I 9 mins 14 seconds

On his last day of work, a software engineer attempts to salvage the digital remains of his wife before being discovered by his coworker.

A girl with blonde hair, wearing a school uniform with a striped tie, is sitting at a desk with a wooden mannequin in front of her. She appears focused, possibly working or drawing. There is another person in the background and various items on the table.

nighthawks

Edward Newman I UK I 9 mins 09 seconds

Trapped together at school one night, Jonathan and Grace confront artistic limits, motivations, and unspoken family tensions amid pain shared.

A couple with wet hair in a bathroom, leaning their foreheads and noses against each other, smiling.

stay

Nick Ceulemans I Belgium I 14 mins

A young couple fights alongside and against each other, as they face an elusive psychological condition.

Close-up of a person's face looking down at the camera, with a septum piercing and earrings, and a wooden ceiling in the background.

eremos trilogy

Sam Arnold I UK I 23 mins 23 seconds

Eremos Trilogy is the first-ever Deaf short film anthology, and entirely self-funded.