Short Films to Send Off Summer

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BY THE EDITORS | SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

Short Films to Send Off Summer

Summer is coming to an end... and we've put together a selection of shorts to say farewell!

Whether headed back to school or looking for some final fun in the sun, there's a Tribeca-premiered short film worth watching. Check out the list below.

Hoop Dreams

2022 Festival Premiere

Savannah's fear of speaking in front of her 5th-grade class leads her to steal her mother's gold hoop earrings, believing that their magic will help her overcome it.

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Fireworks

2012 Festival Official Selection

Against the backdrop of the Fourth of July, 'Fireworks' is a coming-of-age story of two adolescent boys on a quest to impress a group of girls and their growing bond.

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Cherry Lemonade

2021 Festival Official Selection

On a summer day in a lower-income neighborhood, a black girl learns to take the lead on her own terms.

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Tehura

2022 Festival Official Selection

A Tahitian dancer tries to reclaim her identity by confronting a tourist audience with a dance of her own.

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The River

2013 Festival Official Selection

On a sweltering hot day, a pregnant Maria encounters obstacles on her path to a cooling swim.

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Twist

2021 Festival Official Selection

No choice but to walk home alone, Hannah sees an opportunity for a ride, but others see an opportunity in her.

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How Tommy Lemenchick Became a Grade 7 Legend

2018 Festival Official Selection

Ophelia is a whip-smart 12-year-old girl who must solve a vexing problem: she's never been kissed. There are several candidates in her class, but none have Tommy Lemenchick's smile.

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BY THE EDITORS | SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

Short Films to Send Off Summer

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