Spring Season / 1st Quarterly Qualifier

SDSFF Documentary Short Films

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8 films in package
No Small Matter
A groundbreaking new court system offers a lifeline to those suffering from untreated illness.
BULOSAN: ON AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, Part 3
A defense of American democracy against worldwide fascism & domestic racism on words by Carlos Bulosan as hybrid dramatic music video & documentary.
Combative | Lina Grosset – Neurologist and BJJ champion: between medicine and combat
Between white coat and black kimono, the unseen world of women who fight, and the fragile balance between control and chaos that defines their strength.
Dick's-A-Thon
26 Miles, 5 Meals, 1 Wild Tradition. Learn about Seattle's wackiest marathon and it's mission to honor a friend, and give back to the outdoors.
Doormat Harvest
Out on the Northern California coast, a halibut fisherman struggles to keep his head above water as the ocean, the bills, and new closures threaten to shut him down. What starts as another season turns into a battle to hold onto his boat, his living, and his family. This is a story about hard work, bad luck, and the stubborn passion that keeps a man going when everything else says quit.
In the Shadow of Grace
Enemy Heroes
Enemy Heroes “Because... sometimes it is not easy to tell... Who is the Enemy?.. Who are the Heroes?”
Small is Beautiful
The challenges facing a small rural community waging a fierce battle against a massive development project
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A collection of documentary short films in contention for official selection, nomination as Quarterfinalist for both genre and technical categories. One will win the Quarter Final and be named BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM of the 1st Quarter of 2026! Audience Choice balloting is open. Your vote counts!

Our stories are never fully written, and within these pages are stories of healing. In exploring the raw and real depths of the human experience, we uncover a chapter of the heart where redemption and healing meet. In the Shadow of Grace follows three individuals who share honest testimonies of mental health struggles, addiction, and family trauma. Their journeys reveal how faith carries them from brokenness into restoration, and a closing message from a local pastor reminds us that hope and renewal remain possible even in our darkest seasons.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    11:00
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Jessica Lee Wrabel
  • Producer
    Jessica Lee Wrabel
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