International short film festival and live event series based in Los Angeles
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.
Director Raphaël Buisson will join the Spotlight Q&A Panel at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards, speaking for the first time after the world premiere of his highly anticipated sci-fi short, “Focal Point.”
David Alan Graf, lead actor in the sci‑fi short “Focal Point”, will join the Q&A Panel at the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards to discuss the film’s world premiere and behind-the-scenes insights.
Meet the talented international artists attending the 7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards at Regal LA Live on September 6.