Independent Shorts Awards

An introvert by nature, Patricia was numb to the world outside of herself-except for when she was immersed in the worlds of Goya, Cassatt, and Modigliani. That is until–he arrived — “Inside of Me” is at not so romantic story about love… and the love of pain.
Directed by Lena Marie Gonzalez (USA)

A devout young woman cleanses herself of murder.
Directed by Zachary Simms (USA)

Sometimes the wilderness can surprise us with companionship and sustenance until we reach the next stretch of highway.
Directed by Carla Ciuffo (USA)

Five hundred years of world art in five minutes, featuring three dozen iconic works rendered with nylon-tip pen and animated old-school style. Each painting is onscreen for three seconds; the transitions between them also last three seconds each. Made up of 2,500 individual drawings, with a musical soundtrack created by the artist.
Directed by Ronnie Cramer (USA)

“Double Date” is a short drama detailing the complexities and dualities of bisexuality while also a being a story about relationships in general.
Directed by Patrick Gratton (Canada)

Seven years have passed since Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011. Even now Ghosts are wandering to return home with the “my home” song. They can’t find their home and can’t go home.
Directed by Reiji Ooba (Japan)

Two thugs attempting to rob a businesswoman get more than what they bargained for when they seize and attempt to destroy her Donald Trump fetish doll.
Written by Angel Connell (USA)

When superficial womanizer Rafael charms his way into Jenny’s bedroom looking for a one-night stand, Jenny has some surprises in store, and Rafael’s concerns turn quickly from sex to survival.
Directed by Donna Adja and Paul Laverack (USA)

Bagheera is the determined, young leader of an Indian Girl Scout troop. Abducted by a terrifying psychopath, she uses the skills of her many achievement badges to escape and serve up a scorching retribution.
Directed by Christopher R. Watson (India)

Music video for Curse Of Lono’s new single.
Directed by Gregg Houston (UK)

“Somewhere In Their Heads” is a short documentary about the recording of Curse Of Lono’s second album ‘As I Fell’. Shot and edited by acclaimed music filmmaker Gregg Houston (Noel Gallagher, Two Door Cinema Club, Michael Kiwanuka, Foy Vance), ‘Somewhere In Their Heads’ follows Curse Of Lono as they record between London and a remote, desert studio in Joshua Tree, California. The film offers a unique glimpse into the recording process and the stories behind the songs, including deeply personal conversations about heroin addiction and the death of family members.
Directed by Gregg Houston (UK)

A young pregnant Kurdish girl survived an ISIS attack. And she comes out of Kurdistan with a group of refugees without any identification for a reason.
Directed by Maryam Pirband (USA)

Inspired by “The Hitchhiking Game” by Milan Kundera, “Human Touch” explores the story of two introverted individuals, constantly seeking human connection, finding intimacy through distance in roleplaying games, at parties.
Directed by Xavier Brydges (Australia)