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.
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