New Entries – Page 12 – Independent Shorts Awards

Hello Dad

Set against the iconic New York City backdrop, is an intimate exploration of loss, grief, and emotional healing. Sonya, a

Alvis and his sidekick Spinner are on a strange planet looking for the elusive fountain of youth when Alvis gets

This short documentary explores Jim Denevan’s Outstanding in the Field dinners as a lens into the social systems behind food.

A haunted bartender with a rare gift accepts a high-paying job at a private event, only to uncover a hidden

Briar lives on inherited land with his father when he rediscovers the strange wooden box in the woods that leads

Inspired by Andre Breton’s semi-autobiographical novel, Nadja (1928), Tires Velvet Paws begins as an homage to Surrealism, before turning into

In 1992 Adelaide, two mute female enforcers, a lovestruck university cleaner, and a bogan middleman collide over a crime boss’s

The opera house is preparing for the premiere. The soloist is preparing a new part. Every day she returns home

A wacky little character goes on a unexpected adventure full of suprises. Directed by Nicholas Komarnitsky (USA)

A group of self-absorbed executives are forced to go to camp with no cell phones, internet, or coffee. What could

Mythologic reimagines the story of Medusa in a world where gods, mythical creatures, and urban legends coexist. Once human, Medusa

An abstract experimental short in which a trash can becomes a central metaphor, exploring self-doubt and self-compassion as it questions

Two robbers race each other to rob a train and learn that they need to work together. Directed by Tyler

A young woman discovers a hidden secret behind the walls of her family’s home. Directed by Michael Giraldo (USA)