Shorts TV
United States
Shorts TV is a channel that airs short-form films and videos from independent creators and established studios, with a focus on genres like comedy, drama, animation, and documentary. The programming consists of standalone pieces typically running under 20 minutes, often sourced from film festivals and online platforms. In the United States, the channel provides a space for storytelling that does not fit into traditional half-hour or hour-long television slots. Viewers might encounter a silent animated short followed by a live-action narrative piece, with no recurring hosts or series arcs linking the segments together.
The channel’s schedule rotates through themed blocks, such as horror shorts in October or romantic comedies in February, but does not maintain a fixed lineup of original series. Online streaming access is available through select cable provider apps and some free ad-supported platforms, though the specific availability varies by region and distributor. TV guide listings for Shorts TV typically group content by mood or subject rather than by title, reflecting the channel’s emphasis on discovery over appointment viewing.
Schedule
07:00 - 08:00
Scream Queens
Series, Horror
Female-led horror shorts, with a Romanian girl starring in a sleazy nocturnal film shoot in 'Blue Moon'; a mother makes a dark decision to protect her family in 'Good Intentions'; and an amoral narcissist gets a taste of karma in 'Stiffed'.
08:00 - 09:00
Sex in Shorts
Series, Romance
Intimate encounters, lustful storylines and sensual moments. Included are 'Laundry' where a busy mother seeks intimacy; two adults have a rocky first date in 'Charmer'; and a French actress attracts the attention of 'The Chauffeur'.
09:00 - 10:00
Unmissable Shorts
Series, Entertainment, Adventure, Comedy
Must-see shorts, with imaginative animation "Airborne" which connects nature and war; a millennial couple invite you back to their penthouse in comedy adventure "A Story About You"; and moving identity documentary "Patricia In The Dark.".
10:00 - 11:00
Breakfast With Shorts
Series, Entertainment, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Great shorts to start your day, with dog rom-com 'When I Was A Human'; humorous coming-of-age story 'Hello, Muscles'; a brainiac tutors a failing basketball player in 'Me Against The World'; and relationship comedy 'Lovefix Subscription'.
11:00 - 12:00
Breakfast With Shorts
Series, Entertainment, Comedy, Drama, Western
Great shorts to start your day, including drama 'The Scent' where Sarah feels under pressure; two ranch hands try to impress women in Wild West comedy 'Javelina Run'; and an aspiring writer dog-sits for a poet in comedy 'Hedda Needs Help'.
12:00 - 13:00
Stars in Shorts
Oscar Winner Olivia Colman
Series, Entertainment, Drama, Fantasy
Stars in shorts, including Oscar winner Olivia Colman ('The Favourite', 'The Crown'); Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting', 'Wonder Woman'); Rory Kinnear ('The Diplomat', 'The Imitation Game'); and Shaun Dooley ('The Witcher', 'Criminal Record').
13:00 - 14:00
Real Stories
Series, Documentary
Insightful docs, including "EZK: Beyond The Walls" about street art legend Eric Ze King; the water crisis' impact on the community in Stratford, CA, is portrayed in "Until The Rain Comes Back"; "The Firefox Guardian" about red pandas.
14:00 - 15:00
Family Ties
Series, Entertainment, Drama
Shorts about family, including "Blank Space," about a young grieving dancer; a father is unable to face the truth in "Leylak"; adult siblings meet up but not everyone is enjoying life in "Brothers.".
15:00 - 16:00
Animazing
Series, Animated, Entertainment
Creative animations, with thought-provoking polar bear story 'Migrants'; Oscar-nominated 'Our Uniform' about a woman's school memories; coming-of-age story 'Rag Doll'; and a boy's impression of his father changes in 'Death Of The Gods'.
16:00 - 17:00
Real Stories
Series, Documentary
Insightful docs, including "EZK: Beyond The Walls" about street art legend Eric Ze King; the water crisis' impact on the community in Stratford, CA, is portrayed in "Until The Rain Comes Back"; "The Firefox Guardian" about red pandas.
17:00 - 18:00
Family Ties
Series, Entertainment, Drama
Shorts about family, including "Blank Space," about a young grieving dancer; a father is unable to face the truth in "Leylak"; adult siblings meet up but not everyone is enjoying life in "Brothers.".
18:00 - 19:00
Just for Laughs
Series, Comedy, Entertainment, Variety
Comedy to light up your day, including 'Wedlock' where a best man causes an upset; a widower moves in with his daughter in 'Simpler Times' starring Jerry Stiller; and two prisoners try to create an imaginary world in 'Prison Food'.
19:00 - 20:00
ShortsTV Selects
Sci-Fi
Series, Dance, Entertainment, Drama, Romance
ShortsTV selects science fiction stories, with 'Memoir' about a doctor who gets an unexpected visitor; a coder is caught between love and career in 'Soulmate'; and a woman seeks her missing partner in 'Blank Shores' with Georgina Campbell.
20:00 - 21:00
Stars in Shorts
Oscar Winner Olivia Colman
Series, Entertainment, Drama, Fantasy
Stars in shorts, including Oscar winner Olivia Colman ('The Favourite', 'The Crown'); Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting', 'Wonder Woman'); Rory Kinnear ('The Diplomat', 'The Imitation Game'); and Shaun Dooley ('The Witcher', 'Criminal Record').
21:00 - 22:00
Just for Laughs
Series, Comedy, Entertainment, Variety
Comedy to light up your day, including 'Wedlock' where a best man causes an upset; a widower moves in with his daughter in 'Simpler Times' starring Jerry Stiller; and two prisoners try to create an imaginary world in 'Prison Food'.
22:00 - 23:00
ShortsTV Selects
Sci-Fi
Series, Dance, Entertainment, Drama, Romance
ShortsTV selects science fiction stories, with 'Memoir' about a doctor who gets an unexpected visitor; a coder is caught between love and career in 'Soulmate'; and a woman seeks her missing partner in 'Blank Shores' with Georgina Campbell.
23:00 - 00:00
Stars in Shorts
Oscar Winner Olivia Colman
Series, Entertainment, Drama, Fantasy
Stars in shorts, including Oscar winner Olivia Colman ('The Favourite', 'The Crown'); Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting', 'Wonder Woman'); Rory Kinnear ('The Diplomat', 'The Imitation Game'); and Shaun Dooley ('The Witcher', 'Criminal Record').