Let’s venture beyond the constraints of time and space as we deep-dive into thought-provoking, reality-bending narratives. From the stories of futuristic dystopias to the heart-racing suspense of alien encounters, this 24 Best Sci-Fi Movie Shorts listicle crafts a diverse cosmos of storytelling prowess. Fasten your seatbelts — we’re about to teleport through the quantum fabric of the sci-fi universe.
24. Remote
Temporarily connected in time, a man tries to prevent the murder of a young woman, living in his house 30 years in the past. This gripping narrative explores the realms of what one might do when given the power to alter the course of fate.
23. The Uncanny Valley
The Uncanny Valley is a sci-fi short film that paints a chillingly dystopian world where an investigator seeks answers from a corrupt A.I. As time runs out, the investigator has only 10 minutes to extract vital information from the A.I. before it faces a scientific dismantling. Stitched tightly with suspense and anxiety, this film amplifies the underlying tension of our own rapid technological advancement.
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22. Densmore
In September of 1991, the inhabitants of Densmore, Kansas, mysteriously vanished. The bizarre case falls into the hands of Agent James Reagan, a specialist in military technology, who dives into the twisting mystery after the host of a podcast also disappears during a live-stream from the deserted town.
21. Swiped
In this award-winning sci-fi movie short, we follow Melody as she navigates the dimension of love and dating in the era of augmented reality. Melody has an encounter with a man who proves to be more—or less—than meets the eye. Swiped makes us rethink our own relationships with technology.
20. S.A.M.: Sentient Automaton Model
As we continue our journey into the universe of imaginative storytelling, let’s swerve towards a mixture of empathy, artificial intelligence, and internal struggle. This short film follows the adventures of Sam, a neurotic android who falls prey to the most human of all conditions: love. As he grapples with unexpected, burgeoning feelings for his human co-worker, he finds his existence threatened by the arrival of a more adept, emotionally intuitive android.
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19. Trace
Aa desperate mercenary is being hunted down in an apocalyptic desert for a mysterious object. By carefully juxtaposing the relentless perseverance of the protagonist with the unforgiving arid wilderness, the film amplifies the tension and the all-consuming desperation of survival.
18. Laniakea
Set in a distant future where superluminal speeds make interstellar travel a reality, Laniakea daringly explores the profound depths of solitude and the yearning for extraterrestrial contact. A lonely wanderer of the cosmos stumbles upon a monolithic message floating through space, plunging him into an alien world where life as we know it might be just a whisper away.
17. Blackbird
In a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the limitations of our own mortality, ‘Blackbird’ paints a thoughtful picture of a husband and wife grappling with the concept of using artificial intelligence to extend their lives. Following a tragic accident that leaves the wife severely impaired, the couple deliberates on uploading her consciousness to an AI, establishing a riveting discussion about technology and human consciousness.
16. ROY
This thought-provoking sci-fi movie short film introduces us to a robot mechanic tucked away in a rundown barn. His tranquil solitude is disrupted with the crash landing of a rogue slave robot, on the run and desperate for help. This masterful combination of futuristic aesthetics and profound human moments makes this short a must-watch.
15. Infinity 7
Embarking on a solo journey through the vast expanse of the universe is a daunting task – the kind that the lone astronaut of Infinity 7 willingly undertakes. However, tranquil solitude quickly spirals into a survival thriller when his spacecraft malfunctions. Stranded in the orbit with the cold cosmos waiting for him, our lone astronaut must wrestle against the horrors of eternal entrapment.
14. Sky Shelter
In a futuristic dystopia, one man has made a life for himself in solitude. But when a stranger wanders into his territory, an ember of a long-extinguished hope sparks to life, threatening the status quo of his remote existence. Sky Shelter delves into the aftermath of a devastating war, depicting the struggle for survival and the hope that pushes us beyond our limits.
13. Coded
What does it mean to hate, and what does it mean to survive? These are the thought-provoking questions posed by ‘Coded,’ a piercing blend of sci-fi and horror. In a reality ravaged by incessant conflict, a ragtag group of survivors seek vengeance against a rogue cyborg responsible for a tragic loss within their ranks.
12. The Routine
Your window into a world dominated by modern technology. The routine takes you through an intriguing journey as it portrays the life of an isolated woman in a futuristic world. Will technology be her salvation or her downfall? This is a thrilling masterpiece that raises questions regarding our relationships with the technology around us, and the potential consequences of our growing dependence.
11. Nostalgia
Picture feeling stuck in the gloom of everyday life with no escape in sight. Is going into the past the answer? Nostalgia explores this alternative as it follows a depressed man’s journey from boredom to living his vibrant childhood memories through the use of an illicit, underworld drug called ‘Nostalgia’. However, this adult turn of fortune comes with twists that he never saw coming.
10. Glitch Noir
This animated story takes you on a journey amidst a global system powered by automated warfare. The story revolves around this nameless protagonist whose quest takes him through the tangled web of multinational corporations profiting through weapon sales. The mission? Unravel the mystery of a client’s missing son.
9. Angel One
Angel One is a pulse-racing narrative about two combative pilots battling for their lives – and for glory. This short film takes us on an adrenaline-fueled journey as the protagonists manoeuvre through perils and predicaments, embodying the valour and bravery that are found in the science fiction genre.
8. Now
A computer scientist in the near future- analyzes his girlfriends memories only to discover a haunting truth that he’s desperate to cover up. This short film offers an intriguing exploration of desire and the chilling knowledge of our limitations, emphasizing that no matter how highly intelligent we become, there are things beyond our control.
7. Shift
Aliens have laid waste to our planet, sucking it dry of resources and rendering it a desolate, unlivable wasteland. But amid this dystopian chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges. A hardy group of survivors have adapted stolen alien technology to last in the choking atmosphere that now surrounds the Earth. This 15-minute short sci-fi movie unravels not just a story of survival, but a strategic battle for humanity’s very existence.
6. The Ethereal Plane
Navigating the treacherous terrains of time travel, The Ethereal Plane takes us on a heart-wrenching journey of love, sacrifice and desperation. With the help of a stranger a man sets out on a desperate mission to try and alter the past and save his friend, who was brutally murdered in the future. This short film gifts us with a timeless journey that transcends the conventional limits of science fiction.
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5. A Good Man
An ordinary homeward journey turns into a dire fight for clarity as a heroic act lands protagonist, Hector, into a coma. Detective Valdez steps in with a memory imager as a tool to fathom the circumstances of the crime. What unfolds is a gripping blur of reality and memory, challenging Valdez, and us as the audience, to decipher the truth.
4. Unrest
An electronic voice phenomenon or E.V.P. user is looking for a long missing ghost. In a cold chill moment, he finds the lost spirit that needs to be freed. Unrest marries supernatural suspense with a soulful narrative that leaves an indelible mark.
3. Vector Alpha
In a dystopian future, Dennis is a father determined to save his daughter from a mysterious disease. But, when the disease takes his daughter’s life, Dennis and other residents of a community have to fight to survive against the monsters the infected have become. It’s a chilling exploration of the lengths humanity might go to survive against such a monstrous malady.
2. Blade Of Honor
When the crew of the Hermes finds itself trapped in a space battle with the evil Calinar breaching their ship they must fight for their lives while Arina Kartades still has strange visions of her master Yuni on Deridia Prime.
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1. Luma
As the sun begins to fade and light becomes a distant memory, our protagonist fights for survival in an unforgiving wilderness teeming with unseen predators. He must navigate the disorientation and primal fear stirred by the enveloping darkness. ‘Luma’ raises the stakes of the earth’s plight, pushing the boundaries of what earthbound drama can look like.
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