July 2025 – Page 3 – Independent Shorts Awards

Memory Jar

It is a love story that is viewed from the perspective of a jar in which the couple put memorials.

After the untimely death of her mother, Casey Miller inherits a painting of a lone cabin in a secluded forest.

Duarte and his daughter, Sara, shared the tradition of going camping together every year. However, the bond between the two

An asian mother works a gruelling shift in the UK, alone and far from home for her son back in

A teenage girl unexpectedly discovers her mother’s long-hidden secret lover. Once silently enduring domestic abuse and the weight of daily

In this comedic and surrealist short, Sasha must grapple with her newfound independence after graduating from college with a degree

Jaliya – A Storytelling of Jali Kunda is a short documentary that explores the music, stories, and traditions of the

This documentary follows 10-time world champion Erlend Fagerli through his final year of competition, exploring why a freestyle footballer widely

If Powell Peralta’s 80s classic skateboarding film. The Search For Animal Chin and the iconic film Spinal Tap had a

A short fiction/mocumentary film about a “businessman” and his rise to success. Directed by Chris Pentek (USA)

Directed by Steffi Alte (Austria)

A child living an insignificant life . Being devoid of family he lives within himself, strolling around certain places providing

Aaron’s dream of running a tutoring service turns into a nightmare when his phones previous owner was offering a different

Whilst observing a quiet high school student navigating isolation and bullying, an unexpected classmate begins to notice that something isn’t