Independent Shorts Awards International Film Festival

Sarah

This short film is about a girl named Sarah who found love until her past came back to her!
Directed by Sylaz Ud’ee and Sammy Moet (USA)

Collar

While reading the Bible on a particularly windy day, Father Harris is confronted by a tall stranger, one who makes him question his beliefs and motivations. And all in a quest for the truth, however horrifying. Not even a helpful woman can save this priest, who must make a choice. For not all sins can be forgiven.
Directed by Russ Emanuel (USA)

’64 Koufax

After six years of not talking to each other, two brothers meet again at their father’s funeral.
Directed by Kobus Louw (USA)

Sudep (Sudden & Unexpected)

Damian Swan was 10 years old when he passed away from SUDEP. His death was a shock to the Swan family because they had not known, and never been told, about SUDEP.
Directed by Tanzeal Rahim (Australia)

Remembrance

In a post-apocalyptic world, a fight ensues between two strangers: one fights for survival, while the other fights for a memory from the past.
Directed by Vlad Micu (Romania)

The Firefox Guardian

“The Firefox Guardian” takes you on a mesmerizing journey through dense bamboo jungles in Nepal while exploring a special bond between the unique ‘Firefoxes’ and Menuka, a simple village girl.
Directed by Gunjan Menon (India)

Caregiver Wanted

Mr. Larson, an old man recovering from a stroke, is conducting interviews for a caregiver position that he desperately needs to be filled. Despite it being a pressing matter, he seemingly proceeds to personally insult all candidates and heartlessly bash their CVs. At this point, it might be plausible to assume that he’s looking for something else other than hands-on experience.
Directed by Christopher Nunez (USA)

Fadeaway

An experimental short film exploring the chaos in an athlete’s mind and his struggle to subdue it.
Directed by Sofia Kyritsis and Nicolas Venne (Canada)

Joe Goes to Therapy

With his nuptials quickly approaching, Joe attends therapy sessions to take care of some of his issues in order to be the best husband he can be. Joe tackles wrestles with topics like monogamy, daddy issues, being a younger brother, and premature ejaculation…he hopes the therapist can help him out.
Directed by Corrin Evans (USA)

God Came ‘Round

Down on his luck flower seller Sandeep (played by Deep Roy) pines to make a connection with the girl of his dreams.
Directed by Derek Frey (UK)

Kill The Engine

Three broken men decide to kill themselves by carbon monoxide poisoning, but the group suicide is foiled when the vehicle of their demise fails to start.
Directed by Derek Frey (USA)