August 2025 – Page 5 – Independent Shorts Awards

Mama

Directed by Ericka Kreutz (USA)

In rural Colombia—one of the most dangerous countries for environmental leaders—passionate forest ranger Astrid fights to protect the tropical forest

The idea for this short film was sparked by a newspaper report about a leopard that wandered out of the

Quarantine at your own risk. How is the world affected by a catastrophic event, as seen through the eyes of

In this bold reimagining of African history, Naomi has spent years silently enduring Cecil Rhodes’ cruelty, but beneath her obedience

The man is an aspiring photographer who rented a cheap house in an old neighborhood. The woman is the man’s

A belayer leaps to soften their climber’s fall — a soft catch. A Soft Catch explores the nuanced effects of

Two friends get in a car accident. One is in critical condition and the other walked away with a scratch.

In this coming-of-age horror dark comedy, outcast VAL is tormented by everyone in her small desert town. Her only comfort

The Harpies was written, filmed, and edited in 48 hours as part of the 2024 Run N Gun: Vancouver’s 48

ased on the short story by Robert F. Young. Written in 1961. Mark, a middle-aged man encounters a young, mysterious

When a hard boiled young woman from one of the toughest neighborhoods in her city recognizes a teenage mother that’s

This short film follows the story of Joyce Patterson, a mother who struggles to maintain boundaries in a turbulent relationship

Victoria Franklin, a budding classical pianist, begins to crumble when tragedy strikes at home. Directed by Gunnar Sizemore (USA)