Narrative Shorts
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shareThis collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles. All films in the block were made by or star military or veterans. Films include: This One Step (2019 GIFFSD Official Selection), Polka. (2019 GIFFSD Official Selection), DOLDRUMS (2025 GIFFSD Official Selection), Guide On (2021 GIFFSD Official Selection), SHELLSHOCK (2025 GIFFSD Official Selection) and CHORUS (2023 GIFFSD Official Selection).
Some films include graphic violence, sounds of gunfire and adult language. Viewer discretion advised.
In this program
This One Step
Directed by The RAY SISTERS
A young Texan veteran and his wife must re-learn the rhythm of their relationship, complicated by lingering PTSD.
Polka.
Directed by Andrew Brame
Near his campsite under a bridge, Kenny makes a discovery that changes his lonely existence and must work to create a space in the world for his new life.
DOLDRUMS
Directed by Le Chau
A Vietnam War veteran is haunted by memories of his fellow soldiers and the Viet Cong medic who treated his wounds at a great personal cost.
Guide On
Directed by Paige Compton
The story of a young woman’s quest to be extraordinary. Inspired by true events.
SHELLSHOCK
Directed by Justin Garza
A decorated combat veteran and Navy Seal returns home only to find himself locked in a new kind of warfare—one fought in the shadows of his own mind.
CHORUS
Directed by Daniel J. Egbert
After missing his wife’s phone call goodbye on the morning of September 11, a now listless and brokenhearted music teacher must harmonize with his increasingly desperate fourteen-year-old son.
