Historical data reconstructed from archive.org snapshots of the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.
The Light of Darkness
Film Details
- Festival Year: 1998
- Country of Origin: USA
- Directed by: Michael Cargile
- Source: This page reconstructs historical data from Wayback Machine snapshots of msfilmfest.com (1998).
Festival Context
The Light of Darkness was selected as a finalist at the Manhattan Short Film Festival in 1998. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual event that screens finalist films simultaneously across hundreds of venues worldwide, with audiences voting for the winner. Representing USA, this film joined a diverse international lineup that year. View all 1998 finalists →
Where to Watch
Short-film discoverability remains limited compared to feature-length releases. For The Light of Darkness, check platforms that specialize in short-form cinema: Vimeo Staff Picks, MUBI Shorts, the Criterion Channel short film collection, and YouTube channels like Omeleto. Direct streaming URLs for individual short films change frequently, and no permanent viewing link is guaranteed. Searching for Michael Cargile on these platforms may surface this and other works by the same filmmaker.
Written by S. Kawano
Contributing Writer · February 15, 2026
