Melancholy Movies

A short film that captures a relationship on the verge of collapse - between two people who couldn’t be more different. It explores...

An introspective narrative that follows the daily lives of characters immersed in existential and identity crises within urban environments. Trapped...

At once surreal and poignant, this semi-autobiographical film by American director John Dilworth (Courage the Cowardly Dog) chronicles a turning...

A man who once found solace in his friendships now has to fill the emptiness with candy.

A young witch in a modern magical world, refuses to let her beloved old cat die. Willing to do anything, she breaks magical laws to save him, but...

An experimental short film created for Year 12 VCE Media, exploring how different editing styles can accentuate vastly different atmospheres, even...

Two people from different walks of life, both realize that laughter is good for the soul.

A soldier in the Civil War suddenly finds himself out of place and out of time.

Struggling with writer's block, Sam, a young filmmaker writing their next screenplay experiences a nightmare showing them the sacrifices made in the...

A portrait of a beach town at night

An intimate portrait of Salt Lake City and its surroundings. Shot on 16mm film.

A boy who finished school and spends time at home, between routine and sleep, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Fenestration of Suburbia is a melancholic social documentation of a cold Canadian suburb.

First short film from Queens-based Filmmaker Shawn Solomon that captures various memories and moments across 2023.

Gregg avoids family and home life before coming across a toy cat, where he'll have solace and comfort instead.

Set to "The Rock" by Harry Chapin, a puppet village ignores the warnings of a young boy who insists that a massive rock on the hill above their town...