Independent Shorts Awards

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Suspense / Mystery that revolves around an erratic politician and his PR team. Directed by Nicholas Lane (USA)

A rag-tag team of eccentric roommates schemes to perform a heist during a crowded convention. A turn for the worst

An original film that explores the burden of mental health in the Ghanaian society through real life examples. By exploring

When the crew of Unmasking the Paranormal hunts for a viral scoop in rural North Carolina, they find a nightmare

A heartbroken vlogger uses cave diving as an escape—until he’s trapped underground and forced to face what he’s been running

Logline: When Max loses his latest ping pong tournament, he must choose between abandoning his lifelong dream and working for

A rogue operative steals a mysterious injection that could change humanity, only to be betrayed and left for dead —

A group of old friends are hit with nostalgia and self discovery in the midst of grieving the death of

A creative educator who brings awareness of redlining through her artwork. Given the systemic challenges and hardships redlining brings, her

A cursed soul cycles through awakenings to solve supernatural crimes and vanquish the perpetrators. Directed by Aidan Wiess (USA)

Three main characters move through six fantastical realms where they encounter entities that are allegories of the human condition The

After Codie’s incessant need to write his own music leads to a missed deadline, the label’s breach in contract shows

Directed by Jason H Munden and Ashlieya Mariano (USA)

A clumsy Irish dancer finds her footing in life. Written by Ashlieya Mariano (USA)