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Recently, Hollywood execs claimed they couldn’t find Asian talent to spearhead their films. But the amazing works by a number of up-and-coming Film School Shorts directors and actors tell a different story.

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Film School Shorts
Prom
A blossoming teen romance is derailed by racism.
Episode: S5 E30 | 12:48
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Film School Shorts
"First Date"
Two women discuss last night's disastrous date, unaware that someone is listening in.
Episode: S4 E7 | 7:30
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Film School Shorts
"Hypebeasts"
Racial tensions explode among sneakerheads waiting to buy the hottest new sneakers.
Episode: S4 E12 | 19:11
Film School Shorts is made possible by a grant from Maurice Kanbar, celebrating the vitality and power of the moving image, and by the members of KQED.
Episodes
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  • All
  • Season 6
  • Film School Shorts Season Five
  • Film School Shorts 400s
  • Film School Shorts 300s
  • Film School Shorts 200s
  • Film School Shorts 100s
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Film School Shorts
Missing Pieces
Even across oceans and death we never forget the ones we love.
Episode: S6 E610 | 26:41
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Film School Shorts
Beyond Her Years
Three young women confront prejudice and predation while navigating the adult world.
Episode: S6 E609 | 26:05
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Film School Shorts
Finding Home
Family is found in unlikely places in these two short films.
Episode: S6 E608 | 21:04
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Film School Shorts
Woman's Best Friend
Two women must choose between their beloved dogs and their futures.
Episode: S6 E607 | 26:41
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Film School Shorts
Hard Times
No one said life was easy. Two short films look at life as an outsider.
Episode: S6 E606 | 26:41
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Film School Shorts
Anxiety Ridden
Anxiety plagues the protagonists in three short films by student filmmakers.
Episode: S6 E605 | 26:41
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Film School Shorts
A Dark Place
Life on the streets is unpredictable and filled with tough choices in these short films.
Episode: S6 E604 | 26:41
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Film School Shorts
Surreal Life
A surreal mash-up of shorts with reincarnation, boy bands, a frog dance party, and more.
Episode: S6 E603 | 24:29
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Film School Shorts
Women on the Verge
Two stories of love. Love for boys and a love for eggs.
Episode: S6 E602 | 14:15
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Film School Shorts
Night Shifts
Two short films explore what it takes to keep the peace on the night shift.
Episode: S6 E601 | 26:00
Extras
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Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
Clip: S2019 E2 | 1:18
Carl the Collector
The Sticker Collection/The Baby Stuff Collection (ASL)
Carl’s scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its sniff! / Carl’s baby blanket has a mysterious hole.
Episode: S1 E2 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Tool Collection/The Stick Collection (ASL)
Carl gets a universal screwdriver./A storm creates a hole in the walkway to Carl’s house.
Episode: S1 E5 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Plushie Collection/The Bouncy Ball Collection (ASL)
Carl needs help organizing his plushie collection. / Carl loses his bouncy ball collection.
Episode: S1 E3 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection (ASL)
Lotta competes in the Music Maker Championship. / Carl forgot his bottle caps at his dad’s.
Episode: S1 E4 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Remote Control Collection/The Super Blue Moon Sleepover (ASL)
Forrest can’t control himself to wait his turn./Carl has big plans for his sleepover.
Episode: S1 E7 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
Lemons!/The Butterfly Collection (ASL)
Carl learns about Sheldon’s fear./Carl is excited to start a butterfly collection.
Episode: S1 E8 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection (ASL)
Nico is tired of being mistaken for Arugula./Carl is excited to play Lint Dino Monday!
Episode: S1 E6 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Autograph Collection/The Rope Collection (ASL)
Carl wants to prove that bikes aren’t for babies./Carl and his friends build a tree fort.
Episode: S1 E1 | 23:09
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Nature
NATURE - Season 45
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Preview: S45 | 8:32