The Barrow Group Short Film Festival celebrates original short films created by artists from our community. Curated with care and intention, the festival showcases bold, personal, and story-driven work—films that reflect the humanity, spontaneity, and authenticity at the heart of TBG.
This festival is not about trends or spectacle. It’s about story first—honest filmmaking that invites us to see, feel, and connect.
About the Festival
Each year, The Barrow Group curates a selection of short films written, directed, and performed by artists who train, teach, and create within our community. The result is a vibrant collection of voices, perspectives, and styles—united by a shared commitment to truthful storytelling.
The Short Film Festival offers filmmakers:
- A platform to share work with an engaged, generous audience
- The opportunity to screen films in a supportive, artist-centered environment
- Connection with fellow actors, writers, directors, and collaborators
- Visibility within a community that values craft, process, and kindness
What You’ll Experience
Audiences can expect:
- Story-driven short films grounded in lived experience
- A wide range of genres, tones, and perspectives
- Work that is intimate, surprising, and deeply human
- A sense of discovery—meeting artists and stories you won’t find anywhere else
Screenings are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and communal—inviting conversation and connection beyond the screen.
Rooted in Community
The Barrow Group Short Film Festival grows directly out of our training and culture. Many of the films emerge from ongoing artistic exploration—classroom work, collaborations among peers, and a shared language around presence, listening, and story.
By curating films from within our community, the festival reflects TBG’s belief that meaningful work happens when artists are supported, trusted, and given space to take creative risks.
Who It’s For
- Film lovers seeking authentic, independent storytelling
- Artists interested in cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Supporters of emerging voices and original work
- Members of the TBG community and beyond
Join Us
Whether you’re an artist, an audience member, or a longtime supporter, the Short Film Festival is an invitation to gather, watch, and connect—through stories that feel real, alive, and necessary.
Train with us. Create with us. Watch with us.