International short film festival and live event series based in Los Angeles
The 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards brings 71 films from 27 countries to Regal LA LIVE on September 19 for a full day of screenings, premieres, industry events, red carpet celebrations, and the Annual Awards Show.
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.
“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.”
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.
Angelina falls into a depression because of her existentialist readings. One day, a tenant of the same communal house where
Marmalade is a documentary woven from table side conversations between director Vasso Omirly and their yiayia, Rouby Omirly. Her ritual
On the day he is dying, a reclusive war poet in Rome receives an unexpected visit from a mysterious woman
A female writer whose life-work was plagiarized by her ex-husband dies, her head left abandoned in the wilderness. A rock
Two young unicorns show off their unique magical talents. Directed by Emma Breslauer (USA)
Invited by his childhood friend Xiaohei, Wang Jian quits his job and returns to his hometown to start a business,
Set in Ice Age, near future. The story follows Jerry, a 5-year-old boy who is blamed for the loss of
Directed by Erica Sackrison (USA)
After a painful breakup, a young woman takes a solo trip hoping to move on, but when she unexpectedly reunites
The perfect relationships of Neighborville are tested when tragedy strikes at Debra’s birthday party. Directed by Allen Szema (USA)
On a film set that’s spinning out of control, a young director has lied to nearly his entire crew to
While investigating the case of a mysterious serial killer, Sherlock Holmes uncovers a secret that defies all logic and reason:
Starlight Pictures follows the rise and fall of Kurt Anderson, a young man with big dreams of becoming a filmmaker,
Women are disappearing without a trace. A brilliant university student launches her own investigation to uncover the truth. Who is