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Fireworks

Fireworks is Kenneth Anger's 1947 experimental short, an early openly gay American underground film made when Anger was still a teenager.

8.2 Great

apps Top Fireworks Alternatives

The top alternative to Fireworks in 2026 is Meshes of the Afternoon with a score of 9.4/10, followed by Everything Will Be OK (9.1) and Scorpio Rising (8.9).

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Meshes of the Afternoon

Meshes of the Afternoon

Meshes of the Afternoon is a 1943 U.S. avant-garde film by Maya Deren and Alexander Hammid, a landmark of dreamlike expe...

American Avant Garde Experimental 1940S
9.4 Excellent
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Everything Will Be OK

Everything Will Be OK

Everything Will Be OK is Don Hertzfeldt's 2006 animated short about Bill's mental decline, winner of the Sundance short-...

American Drama Animation Hertzfeldt
9.1 Excellent
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Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising is Kenneth Anger's 1963 U.S. underground film, famous for pairing biker and occult imagery with a pop-mus...

American Experimental 1960S Queer
8.9 Great
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The Cat Concerto

The Cat Concerto

The Cat Concerto is a 1947 MGM Tom and Jerry short by Hanna and Barbera, built around Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 a...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
8.8 Great
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Wavelength

Wavelength

Wavelength is Michael Snow's 1967 Canadian experimental film, known for its 45-minute zoom across a loft and its central...

Canadian Experimental Structural 1960S
8.7 Great
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I Am So Proud of You

I Am So Proud of You

I Am So Proud of You is Don Hertzfeldt's 2008 animated short, continuing Bill's fragmented biography with stick-figure d...

American Drama Animation Hertzfeldt
8.7 Great
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Pas de deux

Pas de deux

Pas de deux is Norman McLaren's 1968 NFB ballet film, using high-contrast photography and optical printing to multiply d...

Dance Canadian Experimental Nfb
8.6 Great
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At Land

At Land

At Land is Maya Deren's 1944 silent experimental short, noted for its shifting spaces and feminist surrealist approach t...

American Avant Garde Experimental 1940S
8.3 Great
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The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window is a 2019 American short by Marshall Curry, Oscar-winning for its drama inspired by a true story f...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.1 Great
10
A Friend of Dorothy

A Friend of Dorothy

A Friend of Dorothy is Lee Knight's 2025 British comedy-drama short with Miriam Margolyes, nominated for the 2026 live a...

Live Action Queer 2020S Oscar
8.1 Great
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The Big Shave

The Big Shave

The Big Shave is Martin Scorsese's 1967 U.S. short, a violent bathroom allegory often read as a protest against the Viet...

Horror Experimental 1960S Scorsese
8.1 Great
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Der Fuehrer's Face

Der Fuehrer's Face

Der Fuehrer's Face is Disney's 1943 Donald Duck anti-Nazi propaganda short by Jack Kinney, and the only Donald cartoon t...

Animation Disney 1940S Oscar
8.1 Great
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The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper is a 2014 U.S. animated short by Robert Kondo and Daisuke Tsutsumi, noted for its Oscar nomination and To...

Fantasy American Animated Oscar
8.0 Great
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Curfew

Curfew

Curfew is a 2012 U.S. live-action short by Shawn Christensen, winner of the 2013 Oscar and later expanded into the featu...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.0 Great
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Hair Love

Hair Love

Hair Love is a 2019 American animated short by Matthew A. Cherry, Oscar-winning for its story of a Black father styling...

American Family Animated Oscar
7.9 Good
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The Yankee Doodle Mouse

The Yankee Doodle Mouse

The Yankee Doodle Mouse is a 1943 MGM Tom and Jerry wartime cartoon by Hanna and Barbera, the duo's first animated short...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
7.9 Good
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Mouse Trouble

Mouse Trouble

Mouse Trouble is a 1944 MGM Tom and Jerry short by Hanna and Barbera, in which Tom studies a cat manual and won the anim...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
7.9 Good
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The Grandmother

The Grandmother

The Grandmother is David Lynch's 1970 short about an abused boy who grows a caregiver, made with an AFI grant and mixing...

American Experimental 1970S Lynch
7.7 Good
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For Scent-imental Reasons

For Scent-imental Reasons

For Scent-imental Reasons is Chuck Jones's 1949 Looney Tunes short with Pepe Le Pew, winning Warner Bros. another animat...

Animation Warner Bros 1940S Oscar
7.7 Good
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More

More

More is a 1998 American stop-motion short by Mark Osborne, Oscar-nominated and noted as the first short film shot in the...

Sci Fi American Animated Oscar
7.6 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Fireworks Action
Meshes of the Afternoon
Meshes of the Afternoon
Short Film American Avant Garde Experimental
9.4 Excellent +1.2 Compare
Everything Will Be OK
Everything Will Be OK
Short Film American Drama Animation
9.1 Excellent +0.9 Compare
Scorpio Rising
Scorpio Rising
Short Film American Experimental 1960S
8.9 Great +0.7 Compare
The Cat Concerto
The Cat Concerto
Short Film Animation 1940S Mgm
8.8 Great +0.6 Compare
Wavelength
Wavelength
Short Film Canadian Experimental Structural
8.7 Great +0.5 Compare
I Am So Proud of You
I Am So Proud of You
Short Film American Drama Animation
8.7 Great +0.5 Compare
Pas de deux
Pas de deux
Short Film Dance Canadian Experimental
8.6 Great +0.4 Compare
At Land
At Land
Short Film American Avant Garde Experimental
8.3 Great +0.1 Compare
The Neighbors' Window
The Neighbors' Window
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.1 Great -0.1 Compare
A Friend of Dorothy
A Friend of Dorothy
Short Film Live Action Queer 2020S
8.1 Great -0.1 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Fireworks?
The top alternatives to Fireworks in 2026 include Meshes of the Afternoon, Everything Will Be OK, Scorpio Rising, The Cat Concerto, Wavelength. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Fireworks compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Fireworks scores 8.2/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Fireworks worth it in 2026?
Fireworks scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Short Film category. However, alternatives like Meshes of the Afternoon may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Fireworks?
Several alternatives to Fireworks offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Fireworks?
Common reasons users look for Fireworks alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Fireworks are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Fireworks in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Fireworks alternative has the highest rating?
Meshes of the Afternoon currently holds the highest rating among Fireworks alternatives with a score of 9.4/10.
Can I use Meshes of the Afternoon instead of Fireworks?
Meshes of the Afternoon is one of the top-rated alternatives to Fireworks. While they serve similar purposes in the Short Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fireworks?
Pricing varies among Fireworks alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Short Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Fireworks alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Fireworks vs Meshes of the Afternoon: which is better?
Fireworks scores 8.2/10 while Meshes of the Afternoon scores 9.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Fireworks vs Everything Will Be OK: which is better?
Fireworks scores 8.2/10 while Everything Will Be OK scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Fireworks vs Scorpio Rising: which is better?
Fireworks scores 8.2/10 while Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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