Short Films

Stories of love and loss, told in 40 minutes or less

A cozy home setting with a filmmaker reviewing footage on a laptop bathed in soft, sunny blue light.

A cozy home setting with a filmmaker reviewing footage on a laptop bathed in soft, sunny blue light.

On Site and Online Screenings

Emotional tales crafted with heart and soul.

A warm close-up of a director gently guiding an actor through an emotional scene outdoors.

A warm close-up of a director gently guiding an actor through an emotional scene outdoors.

A subtle blend of digital and traditional film rolls illuminated by ambient blue light.

A subtle blend of digital and traditional film rolls illuminated by ambient blue light.

An artist’s hand crafting storyboards with soft sunlight filtering over them.

An artist’s hand crafting storyboards with soft sunlight filtering over them.

True Stories

Authentic moments captured with gentle care.

Gallery

Snapshots from heartfelt stories shared through film

A still from a short film showing a tender moment between two characters embracing under soft sunlight.

A still from a short film showing a tender moment between two characters embracing under soft sunlight.

A black-and-white frame capturing a solitary figure walking along a quiet beach at dawn.

A black-and-white frame capturing a solitary figure walking along a quiet beach at dawn.

A vibrant scene from a documentary featuring a family sharing memories around a cozy fireplace.

A vibrant scene from a documentary featuring a family sharing memories around a cozy fireplace.

An abstract AI-generated image blending faces and nature, symbolizing love and loss.

An abstract AI-generated image blending faces and nature, symbolizing love and loss.

A joyful moment from a fiction short film where characters release lanterns into the night sky.

A joyful moment from a fiction short film where characters release lanterns into the night sky.

Our Story and Mission

Grief Film Fest shines a light on feature length and short films about love and loss, bringing heartfelt stories to life online.

A serene blue-toned abstract background with soft light rays symbolizing hope and connection.

A serene blue-toned abstract background with soft light rays symbolizing hope and connection.

Festival Categories

GriefFest Screening Dates

Watch films and vote on your favorite films on during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Holidays. The Holidays are one of the worst times of the year for people grieving or anticipating the death of a loved one, and many isolate during this time. Grief Fest provides a place in the screen for anyone grieving and looking for community and global perspectives on grief during the holiday season.