Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
On New Year’s Eve, a debt-ridden worker takes a shift at a neighborhood churro shop, where mounting pressure and shared struggles turn a routine night into a chaotic test of endurance.
March 2026’s Awards of Excellence highlight two distinct voices: one bold and transgressive, the other intimate and emotionally grounded, each pushing storytelling in a different direction.
From emotional repression to generational trauma, five distinctive scripts showcase strong formal control and character-driven storytelling.
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for March 2026. This month’s selections were chosen from a
Three unemployed dads decide to rob the bank that’s foreclosing on all their houses. Written by Ross Raventos and Steven
A man who seems stable on the surface—job, routines, flashes of success—quietly lives with the long shadow of ordinary childhood
The relationships of five teens with their parents is profoundly affected by honesty in conflicting ways. As these stories intertwine,
A reclusive artist known for his visceral portrait paintings finds himself struggling with his work when suddenly he begins sensing
We’re pairing two shorts together in a celebration of paper for our latest cartoon. In 2021: A Covid Odyssey, a
When teenage Katie groomed to work for a local Brighton drug dealer is ordered to murder a rival she doesn’t
Isabella has been devoted to her Christian faith for years, grounding her identity in routine and scripture. But when she
Suspense / Mystery that revolves around an erratic politician and his PR team. Directed by Nicholas Lane (USA)
A rag-tag team of eccentric roommates schemes to perform a heist during a crowded convention. A turn for the worst
An original film that explores the burden of mental health in the Ghanaian society through real life examples. By exploring
When the crew of Unmasking the Paranormal hunts for a viral scoop in rural North Carolina, they find a nightmare
A heartbroken vlogger uses cave diving as an escape—until he’s trapped underground and forced to face what he’s been running
Logline: When Max loses his latest ping pong tournament, he must choose between abandoning his lifelong dream and working for
A rogue operative steals a mysterious injection that could change humanity, only to be betrayed and left for dead —