5 Must-Watch Short Films out of NOFF 2020

The art of the short film sometimes goes unnoticed amidst the monoliths of cinematic expression. Despite being as enthusiastic as one can be about film, I tend to forget that every great filmmaker starts somewhere. And, for many, that somewhere is with the short film. So, while covering the wide array of wonderful feature length films at the New Orleans Film Festival, I wanted to highlight some of the great short films that I was able to watch through the festival’s virtual cinema. I’ve chosen five that I think everyone should keep their eyes on. They range in genre and scope so wildly that the following might not be the best indicator of the kinds of films on schedule at the festival, but they are certainly the ones that caught my attention.