March 2020 – Independent Shorts Awards

Juliet

A siren lures travelers on a lonely stretch of road. Directed by Rik Zak (Canada)

Xochitl wants to tend to her garden in peace. Her pesky neighbor Bernie has other plans. He instead, tries to make a move on

A Salesman’s love of bathroom graffiti may save his life on a cold, dark Nebraska night. Based on a short

In some city in the year 2040, with a sun that has begun to get sick, life passes linked to

An unappreciated film photographer, who’s photos turn against him when he gives up on doing what he loves. Directed by

So you want to become an actress in LA? How original. Deena, a young actress, thought it was finally her

When Santi’s mother (Noah Tinwa) dies one day in a car accident, the everyday life of his patchwork family breaks

Japanese American concentration camp survivor, Yukio Shimomura, recounts the anguish of his captivity during World War II. Directed by Matthew

Alex’s world comes crashing down which leads him to attempting suicide.When all of a sudden he’s a miracle to a

The Anacostia community is shocked by an accidental death of a young girl which Dominique, Que and Cliff may have

Two strangers are forced to stay in the same house together. Directed by Ajay Madala (USA)

Carnival week, March 2001. Barese, his cousin Secondo and their friend Ivy are the former member of the music band

Daughter documents her mother’s final months battling cancer. Directed by Serena Ferrari (USA)

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