Short Film Sunday: Week 1 – Salmon

In today’s world, attention spans rarely outlast the 15-second loops that algorithms use to keep us scrolling. But I’ve discovered a hack for short attention spans: watching several 20-minute films back-to-back. It’s efficient, entertaining, and offers more variety than committing to a single feature-length movie.

Of course, some might stick with the working man’s scroll, bingeing parts 3 through 43 of YouTube shorts. But if you want to regain a little focus and experience actual storytelling, this might be your solution.

This week’s pick for short-form quality content is Salmon. It follows a young chef navigating his sudden rise in the intense, high-stakes world of a fine-dining kitchen. It’s raw, gritty, and manages to pack in a full serving of drama and instinct despite its long run time. Give it 20 minutes—it’s worth your time.

Leave your takeaways in the comments below, and tune in every Sunday for various short film content.