Unserious Questions Only: Comedy Shorts
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A lineup of comedic short films explores awkward encounters, social misfires and dark humor through a range of offbeat storytelling styles. Screening Monday, April 13 at Silverspot Cinema as part of the Miami Film Festival, Unserious Questions Only: Comedy Shorts brings together a selection of films that balance absurdity with character-driven narratives. The program concludes with a Q&A, offering insight into the filmmakers’ creative approaches.
The featured shorts span a variety of comedic tones and scenarios:
- Stay for the Q&A examines the familiar dynamics of post-screening discussions
- My $3,500 Jacket follows a man seeking validation for his prized possession
- Flame Out centers on escalating consequences after a double-booked evening
- They’re Packing blends queer identity and dark comedy in a chaotic group outing
- Valley Fever shifts from uneasy humor to thriller elements during a hiking trip
- Are You Having Fun? explores friendship tensions during a Miami bachelorette weekend
Presented within the festival’s shorts programming, the screening highlights emerging filmmakers and varied approaches to contemporary comedy, from situational humor to genre-blending narratives.