July 2025 – Page 8 – Independent Shorts Awards

Safe

Set within the surreal space confines of a psychological purgatory, SAFE follows Sam, a prosecutor, as he pieces together the

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look

A young 20-year-old, George. Spends most of his time daydreaming about the idea of falling in love, until one day

Directed by Charles LaValle (USA)

Two young idealists try to convince small-town officials to allow a massive machine in their city that removes harmful toxins

Sixteen-year-old Bri is on the verge of a significant soccer opportunity when the COVID-19 pandemic forces her into isolation. As

In the heart-pumping world of superheroes, it’s not often you get a glimpse behind the mask. Enter “Card Game,” a

On vacation by a lake in the south of France, Suzanne can’t find her daughter anymore. She then embarks on

A young woman drifts between reality and imagination as her daily routines blur with surreal visions. When her mind grows

A darkly comic showdown between a hitwoman in hiding and the hitman who finds her in paradise. Directed by Chase

A radio signal is traced from outer space by SETI. The story now heads in an unexpected direction. This narrative

An artist, confused by the collision between creative impulse and the weight of reality,encounters a transcendent figure who seems to

Two resentful mobsters. Guns, knives ,and questionable tea. Something’s gotta give. Directed by Roy Tan (Hong Kong)

A woman who has experienced violence in her marriage struggles and wanders repeatedly due to her subconscious obsession with “family