Parental Guidance

92 min.

These short films reveal the absurdity and profundity in the choice to become a parent.

Packaged Films

USA | 2023 | 16 min. | Patrick Michael

A Black boy is thrust into darkness after a violent revelation from his estranged father.

USA | 2023 | 14 min. | Pisie Hochheim & Tony Oswald

A single mom from rural Kentucky travels to San Diego to sell her eggs to support her two kids.

USA | 2023 | 19 min. | Katie Blair

Free-spirited 40-something Imogene’s traditional family surprises her with a pregnancy—hers.

USA | 2023 | 14 min. | Julia Elihu

During the Iran-Iraq war, Caroline takes a final car ride with her father.

Philippines | 2023 | 15 min. | Sonny Calvento

The audition process for an exploitative game show becomes the latest test of a long-suffering mother’s fortitude.

United Kingdom | 2023 | 10 min. | Ben S. Hyland

Tony and Lindsay are looking for a permanent solution to their family's fertility.

USA | 2024 | 4 min. | Armon Mahdavi

An Iranian mother living in Queens sends a letter to her far-away daughter.