Best 17 Short Movies Editor's Choice from 2005

The penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve. Learn about The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper / IMDB / YouTube

A rag doll fights a monster that has been stealing the souls of his people. Learn about 9 / IMDB / YouTube

An eerie tale of a close encounter of the third kind in Johannesburg. Get info on Alive in Joburg / IMDB / YouTube

This comic, set in the world of SAW goes back in time to explore the events that spurred the transformation of mild-mannered John into the monstrous Jigsaw. Look into Saw Rebirth / IMDB / YouTube

Jake, a teenager watches a cursed video tape after joining a teen cult named Rings. Join Jake as he lives the horrifying experiences of Samara Morgan's cursed tape. Find out about Rings / IMDB / YouTube

An experimental short film about a wheelchair-bound boy who morphs and moves to an Aphex Twin song. The experience gets weirder when he takes cocaine and everything gets out of control. Get info on Rubber Johnny / IMDB / YouTube

Set in a world of iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, this gothic horror mystery tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself. Learn about The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello / IMDB / YouTube

Two brothers develop a sexual attraction to one another amid the unkind world around them. Look into Starcrossed / IMDB / YouTube

The first twelve chapters of R. Kelly's rap opera in which a one-night stand triggers a series of revelations about the sexual deceits of its characters. Read about Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12 / IMDB / YouTube

Three male vampires who share an apartment are interviewed by a TV crew. Find out about What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires / IMDB / YouTube

High school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After Ben gives Johnny a ride home one night, the boys end up in Johnny's swimming pool and have an encounter that breaks the rules and blows Ben's mind. Explore Dare / IMDB / YouTube

The evolution of humanity, through countless eons. Explore The Meaning of Life / IMDB / YouTube

Peter Piper, a photographer, visits a laboratory where a spider plant has been created. Piper is bitten by a plant, which gives him superpowers but a big threat is waiting for him because of his heroic deeds 'THE BATMAN' Check out Spider-Plant Man / IMDB / YouTube

A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank. Learn about West Bank Story / IMDB / YouTube

A mysterious DJ is sent to a city block to mend a series of chain reactions that occur in our everyday lives. Read about Spin / IMDB / YouTube

A look inside the world of a Seattle Anime Convention. Every year thousand of people descend upon a convention center in Seattle, and dress up in costumes. Learn about A Look Inside Sakura-Con / IMDB / YouTube

In this sequel to 'Rare Exports Inc' we are shown the horrendous results of abusing Father Christmas. Explore The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 / IMDB / YouTube