Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Moroccan-born, Belgium-based filmmaker Saaid Hasbi presented “Evasion 1944,” a powerful tribute to the forgotten African tirailleurs of World War II, which earned Best Drama Short at this year’s edition.
At just 19, Roméo Abolin brought his heartfelt “Little Bunny Poop” from Provence to Los Angeles, winning Best Children Short at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
Step inside the world premiere of “Acorn, Iowa,” as Madison Wolfe made her directorial debut at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
The 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards brought together filmmakers, actors, and audiences for screenings, a Q&A panel, and a vibrant awards show, celebrating bold voices and fresh perspectives in short filmmaking.
Blending grief, memory, and speculative science, Raphaël Buisson’s “Focal Point” earns August 2025’s Best Short Award after a powerful world premiere at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for August 2025. This month’s selections were chosen from a
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of August 2025—contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
Marking a year of actor-driven stories and global premieres, the 2025 Annual Winners affirm the festival’s role as both launchpad and tastemaker.
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to unveil its 2025 Annual Winners—standout short films selected from over 3,000 global submissions that celebrate creativity, innovation, and the evolving language of cinema.
At the 6th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, veteran actor and Academy member Arthur Roberts was among the distinguished guests at Regal LA Live.
Olivia Lyle brings exclusive red carpet and behind-the-scenes coverage to the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards at Regal LA Live, Los Angeles.
Actress Madison Wolfe makes her directorial debut with the world premiere of “Acorn, Iowa” at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, where she will also join the festival’s Q&A panel as a guest speaker.
Hollywood star Tate Donovan, lead of “Steady,” joins the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards Q&A Panel to discuss his career, directing, and experiences bringing complex characters to life on screen.
Veteran actor Michael Paré, appearing in “Steady” alongside co-star Tate Donovan, joins the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards Q&A Panel to share insights on acting, storytelling, and independent cinema.