Forever
“Forever” is a music video filmed at Makaha, on the western coast of O’ahu, and featured in the film, “Cling
God Did It
“God Did It” is a music video by 13FOUR (Lamontt Blackshire & Kim Cash Tate) from the film “Cling the
No Other Gods
“No Other Gods” is a music video filmed in Athens, Greece on Areopagus Hill (“Mars Hill”) and featured in the
Mobey
A Classicist amateur filmmaker under mounting creative pressure spirals into self-doubt and anxiety, forcing him to confront his need for
Hope in the Ring: Zimbabwean Drama “Rise” Named Best Short of February 2026 at Independent Shorts Awards
A boy growing up on a Zimbabwean rubbish dump convinces a reclusive boxing coach to train him, discovering strength, mentorship, and a place to belong.
Other Standout Winners of February 2026
February 2026’s Award of Excellence winners—“Edgar: Enhanced Data Gathering Analysis Robot” and “Five Things to Love”—highlight two distinct storytelling approaches, from reflective science fiction to an intimate journey through addiction and recovery.
Short Script Competition of February 2026
February 2026’s Short Script Competition winners—“Unverified,” “Monterey,” “The Fortieth Death,” and “12 Minutes”—present four thought-provoking stories examining digital influence, nostalgia, moral fate, and the quiet loss of authority.
February 2026 Award Winners
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for February 2026. This month’s selections were chosen from a
February 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of February 2026, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
Grampa
James is nervous about meeting his white boyfriend’s parents for the first time. All goes surprisingly well, until their dinner
The Override
Directed by Ofer Gabay (Israel)
Polly the Poorly Rendered Parrot
A burnout creative must come to the aid of his ex-classmate, who’s being hunted by the ugly VFX Parrot from
Harrison Prime
After taking drastic measures to allow enough time and energy for all of his obligations, Harrison struggles to feel whole.
Rise
A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach