November 2023 – Page 2 – Independent Shorts Awards

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Facing the anniversary of his wife’s death a grieving school teacher’s life is changed forever by a Christmas miracle. Directed

After purchasing an SLR camera from an estate sale, Jackson develops a roll of film left in the body, only

Terribly disappointed by his recent trip to the USA for which he had too great expectations, Daniel, back in Switzerland,

A disturbed male prostitute is forced to deal with his grief when meeting his next traumatized, closeted client. Directed by

To impress her partner, a young woman struggles to transition from glasses to contact lenses. Directed by Trevor Meyer (Canada)

In an alternative version of the world in which the prominent religion is that of Eternity. A man struggles between

Ah-Ma is a captivating narrative that delves into the lives of two remarkable women from different worlds and generations. Born

Woulda Coulda Shoulda explores the search for self-esteem by trying to live up to an idealized image of yourself to

Directed by Elise Felber (USA)

In a last ditch effort to save their relationship, Elise and Noah contemplate what to do after discovering a dead

In a dystopian society, people are notified 24-hours before they are going to die. Written by Elise Felber (USA)

Asme’s best friend Baran dies in a gang-related death, prompting Asme to reevaluate his life as a criminal and decide

“Livia” is a riveting psychological thriller exploring the inner turmoil of a young woman suffering from dissociative identity disorder. Caught

A young man wakes up on the floor and only remembers falling. Is he in a nightmare or is it