November 2023 – Page 6 – Independent Shorts Awards

Luxure

Engulfed in hookup culture, a young man must choose to either take away, or preserve the innocence of a young

Based on a true story, “David” follows the life of an openly gay HIV/AIDS activist at the peak of that

LIN LIN, 30, a single Chinese lady helps her sister LIN YAN (33) who works afar from their hometown raise

When a woman’s life falls apart, she splits apart the parts of herself that have always been deemed too much.

A young man finds himself trapped in a pit, his fate tied to the flickering of seven candles. As he

Directed by Jingting He (China)

Sunny has been depressed for many years due to his wife Luna’s accidental death. By chance, he came into contact

A seasoned painter immersed in his work with light and shadows… An increasing high tide. Can he avert potential disaster?

In a world where words are limited, Tom Brennan grudgingly handles appeals from citizens who claim that their WordMeters are

Jess has always been a dreamer. Her friends are used to awkward, lengthy 8am text messages from her saying, “I

We first find Carmen working on her vehicle with her dog Armando, her hands showing signs of frostbite. She talks