Life is (a) Short
“A love letter to creating art, through the lens of grief”
Synopsis
On the ten-year anniversary of her dad's death, Frankie reflects on the absurdity of content creation. She would rather end her life than make a short film about death. But is she serious? A twisted look at why we make art through the lens of grief.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brooke Dooley
- Screenplay & Story
- Chelsea London Lloyd
- Original Title
- Life is (a) Short
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brooke Dooley
Chelsea London Lloyd
Ali Arminio
Chelsea London Lloyd, Hope Rubinkowski
Department Leadership Roster
Brooke Dooley
Director
Chelsea London Lloyd
Writer
Hope Rubinkowski
Producer
Ali Arminio
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life is (a) Short.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life is (a) Short
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life is (a) Short about?
On the ten-year anniversary of her dad's death, Frankie reflects on the absurdity of content creation. She would rather end her life than make a short film about death. But is she serious? A twisted look at why we make art through the lens of grief.
Who directed Life is (a) Short?
Life is (a) Short was directed by Brooke Dooley.
Who stars in Life is (a) Short?
The principal cast of Life is (a) Short includes Not specified.
When was Life is (a) Short released and how long is it?
Life is (a) Short was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.