International short film festival and live event series based in Los Angeles
Independent Shorts Awards International Film Festival unveils the 71 films from 25 countries nominated for the 2026 Annual Awards, to be celebrated at the Live Showcase on September 19, 2026, at Regal LA LIVE in Los Angeles.
Independent Shorts Awards unveils the 120 Annual Finalists (Long List) competing for nomination at the 2026 Annual Awards, to be celebrated at the live showcase at Regal LA LIVE in Los Angeles.
A tugboat captain and her daughter risk their lives to evacuate survivors from Lower Manhattan, joining the civilian armada behind the largest maritime rescue operation in history.
Three distinctive films—from a fast-paced Czech action thriller and a rain-soaked German-American mystery to a sharply observed Irish dark comedy—stand out among the June–July 2026 Awards of Excellence at Independent Shorts Awards.
“Star Trek” legend Walter Koenig and “The Bridge” star Sofia Helin bring historical trauma into intimate focus through commanding performances in “Mr. Fleischmann” and “Boatlift 9/11.”
Four award-winning screenplays confront fear, oppression, violence, and social stigma through intimate stories of vulnerability, resistance, and moral courage.
Independent Shorts Awards International Film Festival is proud to announce the award winners for June-July 2026. This month’s selections were
Independent Shorts Awards expands its filmmaker support with FilmVault and Dehancer, offering every monthly Best Short of the Season winner a professional prize package valued at over USD $1,000.
A vibrant, heart-filled animated music video exploring the transformational bond between a father and his daughter. Set to an energetic,
George, a high-powered corporate salesman who treats every relationship like a deal to close, is blindsided when a teenage girl
The night of the film premiere he has worked toward his entire life takes an unexpected turn, forcing a celebrated
“Anxiety” is a psychological drama about a young man struggling with his anxiety, which pushes him to make dangerous decisions.
TIMM-E Co. INC. unveils the animated short: “The Grass is Stone – An Animated Short on Love.” The short somehow
What begins as an ordinary morning along the Spokane River becomes an intimate portrait of a community wildfire. Combining firsthand
A new in-town, conservative Gen-X couple in a rut are invited to their free-spirited neighbours’ game night. But as the
Myles comes armed with his resume, as he has scored a competitive and rare “first date” with the esteemed Riley,
When a young girl’s growth is perceived as threatening, the line between care and control becomes increasingly blurred. Directed by
Amid isolation and the promise of an unexpected change, two lives marked by loneliness cross paths, revealing affection, healing, and
Directed by Mim Qaaf (Iran)
On the shore, two young men make plans for their lives amid the apocalypse. Their conversation reveals an invisible abyss
When a multi-millionaire’s son purchases an American semi-professional soccer team, he hires a film crew to document his team’s rise