Always-On Short Films: The Short Film Show 24/7 Channel

Sometimes you don’t want to scroll and choose, you just want to watch. That’s what our channel is for.

What plays

The Short Film Show runs a free, always-on channel: a non-stop run of independent short films from around the world, one after another, around the clock. It’s the same kind of films you’ll find on demand, from drama and comedy to horror, animation and documentary. There’s nothing to pick and nothing to queue. Press play and let it run, the way you would a TV channel.

How to tune in

The channel is live at channel.theshortfilmshow.com. It runs in any modern browser, on your phone, tablet, computer or your smart TV’s browser, and you don’t need an account. Tune in anytime, day or night.

Is it free?

Yes. The channel is free to watch and has ads. It doesn’t count towards the 30 minutes a month on the free plan.

Prefer to choose your own?

The channel sits alongside everything else on the platform. When you’d rather pick a specific film, browse the full on-demand library on the web or in the app. See our viewers guide for all the ways to watch.

Discovery on the channel

The channel is about discovery. Viewing on it isn’t part of the Filmmaker Impact Fund. So lean back, let the channel run, and when something catches your eye, find the film on demand.