A Matter of Time (2026)

DACA mother races against time as ICE closes in—9-minute short drama about one terrifying evening and an impossible choice.

Crowd Score: 7/10

Who Is It For?

Short film enthusiasts and anyone who cares about immigration stories told with urgency and empathy. Film festival attendees who appreciate how the short form can deliver emotional power that features sometimes dilute. DACA advocates will find it especially resonant.

Vibe Match

Short Term 12 meets The Visitor — intimate immigrant drama compressed into a devastating 9-minute punch

What People Are Saying

The lead performance carries the entire short on pure emotional intensity — you feel every second of her terror.

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The compressed format forces every line to carry enormous weight — no wasted words in this 9-minute drama.

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The real-time structure creates unbearable tension — the camera stays uncomfortably close, refusing to let the audience distance themselves.

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