International short film festival and live event series based in Los Angeles
Russian director Ksenia Ishoot shares insights on the World Premiere of “Clinical Case,” a psychological short exploring propaganda, instability, and the fractures of a poisoned society.
Naosheen Ahmed shares her journey in bringing to life the story of Durga — a woman confronting abuse, trauma, and justice — with “Pandaal,” nominated for Best Women Short at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
Pooja Batra, actress, model, and Femina Miss India International 1993, shares insights on her producing debut “Echoes of Us” and her journey from acting to producing.
Ziyu Gao, a 19-year-old filmmaker originally from Singapore and now based in New York, shares insights on her short film “Ways of Talking” and her journey from acting to directing.
Veronica Tullo shares the story behind her Senior Thesis film “Did My Heart Love Till Now,” a magical romance nominated for Best Romantic Short at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards.
Julie Theis and Sydney Cope discuss their roles in “Dilemma,” a psychological thriller that premiered in California at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, where it competed for Best Thriller Short.
World Premiering at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards and winner of Best LGBTQ Short, “Not Another Coming Out Story” reimagines queer youth narratives with honesty and heart.
Nominated for Best LGBTQ Short and Best Actress, “Argie Berman” stars Cynthia Zitter in a moving story of recovery, identity, and family, where stand-up comedy becomes a lens for truth and healing.
At its world premiere at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, “SwordPlay” flips an epic medieval duel into modern reality—an exuberant ode to imagination, nominated for Best Action Short.
At its California premiere, “For: LiLa” (USA) stars Best Actor nominee Edoardo Miranda as an immigration officer who risks everything to save a kidnapped migrant girl.
Blending live action and animation, Lyla Mzayek’s “The Rain Lady” draws on her own family’s story to celebrate immigrant mothers, resilience, and the power of hope.
At its Los Angeles Premiere during the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, Rowan Faris’s “Snip” — winner of Best Microfilm — reimagines a girl’s dramatic haircut as a universal story of identity, courage, and unexpected emotions.
Michelle Calloway’s award-winning performance in “Tallulah Park” — honored with Best Actress at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards — brings to life a woman’s journey to confront her past and embrace renewal.
Premiering at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, “The Pursuit of Forgiveness” tells the story of a father seeking redemption and a daughter deciding whether to forgive, showcasing the emotional depth of storytelling through film and score.