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PBS Short Film Festival

El Paisa

Season 2024 Episode 10 | 17m 08s

After being rescued by a charismatic vaquero on the streets of East L.A., gay goth skater Fernando must put an end to closeted young love, leading to personal transformation and a newfound connection to familia.

Aired: 07/14/24 | Expires: 07/14/26

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2024 PBS Short Film Festival Winner

The votes are in! Congrats to our 2024 winner: Eid Mubarak wins the Juried Prize.

Clip: S2024 | 0:30

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Official Trailer 2024

The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.

Preview: S2024 | 1:00

PBS Short Film Festival

2023 PBS Short Film Festival Winner

The votes are in! Congrats to our 2023 winners: WINN and Under G-d win the Juried Prize.

Clip: S2023 | 0:30

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Monograph: Guadelupe Robinson

Jackie Clay explores Alabama's rich tapestry of creative works and artistic endeavors.

Episode: S2023 E20 | 4:46

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Box: The Impossible Puzzle

A simple box with an unusual locking mechanism challenges guests who attempt to solve it.

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Folk Frontera

Fronteriza women navigate dual cultures while living in the Chihuahuan Desert.

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A college-bound Chicana tells the story of the migration of monarch butterflies.

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Jewish community members challenge the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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