This block brings together music videos and experimental shorts that hit hard and look good. From gritty performance pieces to surreal edits and cinematic beats, these films are driven by sound, movement, and visual choices. It’s all about rhythm, style, and storytelling through image and sound.
Total Running Time: 83 min
Director: Jaye Wynn
Country: Korea, Republic of
Run Time: 1:29
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A non-verbal music video showcasing South Korea’s traditional martial art Taekkyon, fused with dubstep rhythm and motion.
Director: Kryštof Čížek, Anželika Rybak
Country: Czech Republic
Run Time: 3:54
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A stylized music video for Bratři’s song “Ayra,” full of atmosphere and sonic texture.
Director: Diego Salazar
Country: United States
Run Time: 5:34
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: Guided by the elements, a young woman confronts the truth behind the dark force chasing her in this mystical music-driven journey.
Director: Oscar Daniel Mejia
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:21
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A surreal trip into the unknown as a man awakens in a strange world that slowly pulls him into the abyss.
Director: J.B. Lawrence
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:02
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A dark love story of passion, betrayal, and revenge between Sally and Meeks.
Director: Brent Ogburn
Country: United States
Run Time: 1:50
Genre: Experimental
Synopsis: A man confronts himself and his emotions through a simple act - doing the laundry.
Director: Iliyas Daudi
Country: Russian Federation
Run Time: 5:00
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A sweeping music video celebrating love and cultural pride, performed by Sof’ya Larionova.
Director: Justin Priluck
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:25
Genre: Animated Music Video
Synopsis: A superhero-western hybrid featuring a mind-controlling slug salesman and a retro comic book flair. Music by ti85.
Director: Alli Bargelski
Country: United States
Run Time: 2:45
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A one-take music video for Lo Fi Ho Hum’s debut single, capturing the spirit of awkward romance and pop punk energy.
Director: Ashley Wong
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:13
Genre: Horror, Animation, Music Video
Synopsis: A spooky and charming animated short exploring fear, curiosity, and the shadows we think are chasing us.
Director: Byron Ruf
Country: United States
Run Time: 5:35
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A young Black dancer fights to define her own version of success in a high-pressure world.
Director: Bader al-Hakami
Country: Saudi Arabia
Run Time: 3:43
Genre: Horror, Music Video
Synopsis: A chilling EDM tale of survival and fear inside a serial killer’s lair.
Director: Neil Needleman
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:22
Genre: Experimental
Synopsis: A slightly kinky and surreal dating video like no other.
Director: Anthony Wendelboe
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:49
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: Metal Music Video
Director: James Fite
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:50
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A moody, intimate visual for the song “Olvidar,” performed by Adriel Baéza.
Director: Michael Hayden
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:13
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A captive man must confront his tormentor in this intense and stylish music video.
Director: Christina Santa Cruz
Country: United States
Run Time: 2:55
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: There is something in my home, and it dances.
Director: Alena Protasova, Nikita Gorodnichenko
Country: Russian Federation
Run Time: 4:31
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: In a dystopian world, the “Room of Redemption” offers a mysterious chance to escape the burdens of guilt and regret.
Director: Daniel Lopez
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:23
Genre: Experimental, Horror
Synopsis: A woman descends into a surreal, haunted space where nothing feels real - not even her home.
Director: Michael Boehm
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:40
Genre: Personal Documentary
Synopsis: A short personal film about coming to terms with my physical disability in both my art and life.
Director: Nicolai Zwick
Country: United States
Run Time: 2:19
Genre: Music Video
Synopsis: A bold, rhythmic visual for Dave B’s track “Gnosis.”
Director: Nicolai Zwick
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:04
Genre: Student
Synopsis: After a tech crash, a young grad must navigate a society where his once-essential skills are no longer needed.
Director: Aaron Louis
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:28
Genre: Stop-motion Music Video
Synopsis: A stormy stop-motion music video exploring identity and psychological conflict through haunting visuals and punk energy.
Unexpected turns, sharp pivots, and stories that don’t go where you think they will. These micro-shorts keep you guessing until the very last frame.
2:10 PM Saturday May 10, 2025
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