My First Tale
“Something move in the empty room of creation silently” Yinhan is a novelist. She works hard for her dream. In
Author: Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
At the Mercy of Faith
When a devout young preacher’s faith is shattered by a traumatic childhood tragedy, his attempts to rebuild his life as
The King of Kyagar
Max (17) crosses paths with 3 girls (unknown) who linger a little too strangely, know a little too much, and
Mattie Silks
Amidst the lawless grit of the American West, Mattie Silks rises from nothing to rule a vast empire of brothels,
MakiHaha
John Yabes tackles fighting for genuine sovereignty, democracy, and human rights for the Philippines in his second stand up special!
Alondra del Mar (Skylark of the Sea)
Alondra, the skylark bird, is a friendly songbird from an island that loves to fly into the forest and chirp
Inkompletes Face The Weave: Smudge Ep. 5
After a narrow escape into the Archive of Abandoned Stories, Smudge and the Inkompletes finally come face-to-face with The Weaver.
Tanhaso
A conductor cannot find the right key for his opera. After a while, an old maestro arrives and resolves everything.
Yaoguai
A Taiwanese American actress descends into paranoia after a bizarre encounter on the road unlocks a familiar entity she can’t
Red Carpet Interviews from the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
Watch 24 red carpet interviews hosted by Olivia Lyle at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles, now available on YouTube.
Zimbabwean Drama “Rise” Leads the 2026 Independent Shorts Awards with Five Wins
Jessica J. Rowlands’ directorial debut “Rise” led the 2026 Independent Shorts Awards with 5 wins, including Best Indie Short of the Year, as “Malka” and “Boatlift 9/11” each earned 3 awards.
Film and Television Director David Mahmoudieh Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With award-winning work across commercials, short films, episodic television, animation, and feature development, David Mahmoudieh brings a versatile perspective on directing across formats to this year’s Industry Panel.
Writer-Director-Producer Stacey Maltin Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With award-winning work in feature films, short films, episodic storytelling, performance, and commercial production, Stacey Maltin brings a multidisciplinary perspective as a writer, director, producer, and actor to this year’s Industry Panel.
Actor-Writer-Producer Frank Crim Joins Industry Panel at the 8th Annual Independent Shorts Awards
With more than 100 stage productions, 175 commercials, and 50 television credits to his name—plus decades of experience as a writer, producer, and acting coach—Frank Crim brings a wealth of practical knowledge to this year’s Industry Panel.