Poster for The Piano

SJSFF 2026

The Piano

Music & Offbeat 2026 8 mins USA

Directed by Avery Kroll

A young girl sneaks out of bed one night to discover her dad bent over the piano, pouring his soul into the keys. The powerful bond they form through playing music together lasts a lifetime. After his passing, she honors his memory by playing their song and teaching it to her son, passing the musical bond to the next generation.

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About The Piano

The Piano is an 8-minute short film from the USA directed by Avery Kroll. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Musically Inclined” program.

Director
Avery Kroll
Program
Musically Inclined
Country
USA
Run time
8 mins
Genre
Music & Offbeat

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