We are proud to present a curated Non-Competitive Section, featuring a selection of invited films from across our festival network.
These works have been specially selected for their artistic merit, distinctive voice, and contribution to the spirit of independent filmmaking, and are presented as part of the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards official program, outside of competition.
Eye Contact — Eva L Hoffman (USA) · Program 7 · Cinema 9
For God’s Sake, Smile! — Lena Heintze (Germany) · Program 3 · Cinema 8 · World premiere
Geri-Action — Jack Carlsen (USA) · Program 2 · Cinema 8 · World premiere
Kukuk: A Romani Soul Unbroken — Yonka Yancheva (Bulgaria) · Program 6 · Cinema 9
Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse — Tiago Pimentel (Portugal) · Program 9 · Cinema 10
Rebel Flowers — Roberta Pia De Angelis (Italy) · Program 3 · Cinema 8
Ron’s Night Out — Jenna Covarrubias (USA) · Program 2 · Cinema 8 · Los Angeles premiere
Transcend the Sword — Ashley B. Wern and Eric Benjamin Alirez (USA) · Program 9 · Cinema 10
Very Prosperous Men — Josiah Walker (USA) · Program 4 · Cinema 8
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