Lipstick Grunge
Lipstick Grunge tells the story of an all girl garage band trying to find success in the music business. With
Month: August 2025
More Dead Than Living
A bitter, cranky widow is visited by Death, who lets him know that his time is up. He’s ready and
7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards Unveils Non-Competitive Lineup
Discover 5 exceptional short films in the Independent Shorts Awards’ non-competitive section, celebrating bold stories and diverse voices on the big screen this September 6 at Regal LA Live.
Full Program Announced for the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
Explore the complete lineup of screenings and events happening at Regal LA Live, including all films at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards showcase. Showtimes run from morning through evening.
July 2025 Best Short Winner: “Chai Wan Cineclub” Captures Community Resilience and the Power of Collective Memory
A tender, resonant farewell to a fading community space, blending intergenerational warmth and quiet resilience into a heartfelt celebration of memory and belonging.
July 2025 Award Winners
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for July 2025. This month’s selections were chosen from a
July 2025: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 6 nominees for Best Short of July 2025—contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
The Final Draft
When a struggling writer’s procrastination gives way to absolute resignation from his craft, his literary agent takes matters into her
Left on Read
When a simple text turns into a full-blown emotional spiral, one man’s inner voice won’t let him rest. Left on
TAP
Middle of the day. Sunlight. A familiar screen lights up. Something kind. Something casual. Something sweet becomes something strange. Not
The Cask of Amontillado
Directed by Doug Clyde (USA)
Why is it so Dark?
In a battle for control, a young woman must overcome a dying scientist who wants to take over her body
The Tune of Routine
Stuck in a mundane and mechanical routine, a film photographer begins to spiral. Directed by Adam Rockawin (Australia)
Fireside
In the winter of 1998, sixteen-year-old Hanyu Liu returned to his hometown with his parents to run a mutton restaurant.