Red Carpet Interviews from the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
Watch 24 red carpet interviews hosted by Olivia Lyle at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles, now available on YouTube.
Zimbabwean Drama “Rise” Leads the 2026 Independent Shorts Awards with Five Wins
Jessica J. Rowlands’ directorial debut “Rise” led the 2026 Independent Shorts Awards with 5 wins, including Best Indie Short of the Year, as “Malka” and “Boatlift 9/11” each earned 3 awards.
Film and Television Director David Mahmoudieh Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With award-winning work across commercials, short films, episodic television, animation, and feature development, David Mahmoudieh brings a versatile perspective on directing across formats to this year’s Industry Panel.
Writer-Director-Producer Stacey Maltin Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With award-winning work in feature films, short films, episodic storytelling, performance, and commercial production, Stacey Maltin brings a multidisciplinary perspective as a writer, director, producer, and actor to this year’s Industry Panel.
Actor-Writer-Producer Frank Crim Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With more than 100 stage productions, 175 commercials, and 50 television credits to his name—plus decades of experience as a writer, producer, and acting coach—Frank Crim brings a wealth of practical knowledge to this year’s Industry Panel.
Producer-Writer-Director Susie Landau Finch Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With a career spanning Francis Ford Coppola’s American Zoetrope, independent film production, literary adaptation, and film education, Susie Landau Finch brings decades of creative and industry experience to this year’s Industry Panel.
Tale of the Divided Tides – The Beginning
Real Facts inspired movie that tells something about our world following Miles in search of equilibrium, Patrick in search of
Void
Disconnected from the world and trapped within her own nightmare, a pregnant African woman must decide whether to confront her
Despite It All
In a world that feels increasingly heavy, a young woman continues forward through moments of darkness, doubt, and fleeting beauty.
I love you…..Please Die
A haunting exploration of toxic love, obsession, and self-destruction, I Love You… Please Die follows two lovers caught in a
Pretty, Perfect & Polished
A young woman descends into madness in preparation for her license photo. Directed by Emily Shea (USA)
November Men
A club owner wants to be remembered in history… but at what cost? Directed by Jake Alda (USA)
Shadows Of Life
When Valerie starts to experience negative events, her brain automatically brings her into a hell world and is making the
Blue House
Two sisters escape their abusive childhood house to face their collective sorrow in the sanctuary of field and sky. Directed