Juice Boxes (2026)
Director: Matt Newsom
Cast: Ian Unbehaun, Reegan Shaw, Noah Harding, Xavier Knauss, LJ Oscar
Did you know? The film's pivotal interrogation scene was shot in a single 12-minute take, with the director hiding inside a giant toy chest to cue the actors' lines through a walkie-talkie.
Why Watch: "Juice Boxes" is a razor-sharp, hilarious whodunit that transforms a missing action figure into a high-stakes, noir-style interrogation, proving that the most gripping mysteries are often the smallest in scale. With a stellar ensemble cast of kids delivering surprisingly gritty performances, this 8-minute short masterfully blends childhood nostalgia with suspenseful storytelling. If you crave clever, tightly-paced films that pack a massive emotional punch in a tiny runtime, this is your new favorite watch.
When his treasured action figure vanishes in the chaos of an epic overnight party, Eric is forced to play detective and grill his own friends to uncover the truth behind the theft of his most prized collectible.