Short Films

A movie’s like a novel With a vista to explore Which, assuming it’s a good one, Leaves you wanting even more. Yet I’ve recently discovered Something else that quite transports – It’s a genre that at film fests Is referred to as “the shorts.” Several films are shown together For an hour and a half, An assemblage that’s so varied You may cry or scream or laugh. Every subject matter’s different; All the settings are, as well And each film’s uniqueness feels Like the director’s cast a spell. Yet just like a full-length feature, Each short gem seems quite complete And, when viewed as a collection, It’s a cinematic treat. (inspired by CIFF – the Cleveland International Film Festival)