Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
A contemplative journey aboard a historic tall ship becomes a meditation on time, purpose, and humanity’s increasingly distant relationship with the natural world.
From social realism and absurd comedy to psychological drama, this season’s Awards of Excellence honor three outstanding achievements in independent short filmmaking.
Five exceptional screenplays are recognized for their cinematic ambition, emotional depth, and outstanding storytelling.
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for April-May 2026. This month’s selections were chosen from a
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of April-May 2026, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
Inspired by real events, Zhījiān (Between) follows Lucy, a Chinese immigrant forced to leave the U.S. after her visa gets
A sleepy koala sets off across the outback to save to his family. Written by James Parente
Dritz has achieved success, wealth, and the life he once believed would fulfill him. Yet when he stops long enough
A young woman Chloe reflects on love, identity, and emotional inheritance through her relationship with her partner, as memories of
As a wave of layoffs sweeps through the company, only one full-time position remains. Two interns, Mark and Huang Xun,
Directed by Ricky (Typo) Crouch (USA)
When high school senior Angel Alvarez receives a devastating diagnosis, a bizarre medical ordeal forces him to confront his deeply
An intimate documentary series exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual rebirth of people who choose bariatric surgery, not for vanity,
Tina, the hardened owner of a seedy nightclub, navigates her criminal underworld with cold efficiency—until Amy, the elegant but shattered