Indie Films

"A Better Place Than This"

Name: "A Better Place Than This"
Released: 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

From dramas to rom-coms, watch award-winning short films that bring you Hollywood quality without the three-hour run time. Film School Shorts is a weekly series showcasing indie films with blockbuster talent, including Frances Conroy, Anna Camp, and more!

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"A Better Place Than This"

Film School Shorts 200s Episode 1 | 26m 19s | CC

An executioner on Singapore’s death row tries to help a young convict accept her fate, even though it means facing his own demons. A short film by Daniel Grove.

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