September 8, 2023
If you’re looking for a brief escape, animated short films offer imaginative worlds and inventive stories that fully immerse viewers. Though many fantastic shorts exist, some of the most underappreciated gems can be found on Reveel. This list has a collection of 10 criminally-underrated animated short films that deserve more recognition. So next time you want a fast, enjoyable break, queue up these underrated shorts for a dose of creativity and fun. This list is in no particular order.
The Backwater Gospel is an award-winning animation that tells about a town that is cursed by regular visits from The Undertaker (death), leading to one day when the town decides to help death along.
Watch The Backwater Gospel on Reveel
The Blissful Accidental Death is about a drawing found in an antique shop that makes a young man start an unusual journey to find the truth about it. The film is a tribute to Romanian art in the 20th century and the beautiful life of painter Medi Wechsler Dinu.
Watch The Blissful Accidental Death on Reveel
Sapphire Sandalo animates and narrates her favorite scary stories.
Watch Something Scary on Reveel
A father sacrifices himself to save his 9 month old son from a wolf attack, only for another wolf to take the orphan child as his own.
When a Wizard sets out on a grand adventure – he is forced to wait in a forest where he meets a sentient tree that changes everything.
Watch The Wizard in the Woods on Reveel
Martin is on the run because he tried to fight the system. Sara is a conceptual artist. Together they join a revolutionary commune in the countryside, with the police on their trail.
Watch Accidental Luxuriance of the Translucent Watery Rebus on Reveel
Laniakea is about a futuristic space explorer who can travel at superluminal speeds and has hopes to find extraterrestrial life, but as of yet, has not succeeded in finding anything.
Follow a small band of early Christian believers as they boldly proclaim Christ and His message in the face of great opposition, an act that results in the growth of the church and the unexpected conversion of its most zealous enemy.
Watch The Messengers on Reveel
This story follows a kind tree spirit forced to leave his home forest due to people cutting down his trees.
This award-winning short film has some of the most beautiful animations that you’ll come across. The story is based on the legend of the serpent-like dragon creature dwelling in remote Bosnian mountains. It’s an abstract film that has many interpretations.
What if we are alone in the universe? This question is at the core of the short film Laniakea. Originally created as a college project by Dima Taran, the film went on to take on a life of its own when it found an audience online with nearly 800,000 views in one year. The beautifully […]
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Sometimes the best stories aren’t the longest, they are the shortest. Short films have perfected the art of telling a captivating story in just a few minutes and animated shorts are some of the most enjoyable short film experiences. Animated short films can take us to new worlds full of human creativity or they can […]
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Most, if not all, children had night terrors growing up. Some would hide under the covers. Others would yell for their parents. Kid-version Jason Ragosta, screenwriter and director, decided to make a deal with his monsters where he would bring them to life through drawing and in exchange they would protect him. Years later, Jason […]
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“There’s always a Filipino somewhere” is a well-known fact, and it’s true even in streaming platforms. Of course we have some right here in Reveel. From the adrenaline-infused streets of Manila to the sun-kissed beaches of Maui, Filipinos offer up their kaleidoscope of stories that resonate with emotional depth, unexpected thrills, and quirky humor. Ready […]
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Superman has been a career-defining role for many actors, dating back to Christopher Reeve’s iconic portrayal. Now, David Corenswet steps into the cape as the latest actor to embody the Man of Steel. But wait, who’s this David guy? Where on Earth (or beyond) did he come from? Get ready because we’re about to take […]
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Are you in the mood for a chillingly good time but not quite ready to dive under the covers at the slightest creak of a floorboard? Then you’re in luck! Our carefully curated selection keeps the thrill without sending the chills down your spine. Prepare to enter the realm of suspense and psychological twists with […]
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Phantom of the Opera meets K-pop? Now that’s a mash-up we didn’t know we needed! “Phantom: The Musical” is coming onto the scene, giving the classic tale a fresh story. This adaptation combines the opera with cinematic elements to create a distinct experience. To better understand this unique production, we reached out to Eddie Aronoff, […]
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In the heart of Los Angeles, where cultures collide and dreams are forged, a young Asian American director is leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. Hon Hoang, a Vietnamese American artist armed with a psychology degree from UCLA, wields his camera like a poet’s pen, capturing the profound depths of the human experience […]
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Family has a lot of different meanings. It can transcend blood and forge a bond through commitment along with choice. Kenneth R. Frank, a writer and director, delves into this profound concept through his feature film, Family Obligations. With a desire to explore the intricacies of familial obligations, he invites us on a journey of […]
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Oh man, remember that little dude from Life of Pi? The one stranded on that lifeboat with the tiger? Well, let me tell you, that kid is all grown up now and still as talented (if not more!) as he was then. Suraj Sharma, the former child star, is now in his 30s. Let’s catch […]
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