Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
“Clay Bird,” a tender animated short from Nepal’s Incessant Rain Studios, earned the Best Animation Short award. Filmmaker Dunya Djordjevic accepted on behalf of director Kiran Bhakta Joshi.
Ashton Swinford, co-writer and lead actress of “Wizdom,” reflects on the five-year journey of the award-winning sci-fi short at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
Co-producer Karolyne Sosa shares insights into “What’s Wrong, Emma,” the French drama that earned Teo Frank the honor of Best Male Director of the Year at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
French director Choukri Rouha and actress Catherine Badet discussed their film “Mothers” — a moving story of loss, empathy, and connection — which earned Badet the award for Best Supporting Actress.
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.