Independent Shorts Awards

On the GaoYi village street, a public announcement is posted to recruit actors for government cultural activities, and the villagers watch with great interest. The announcement does not disturb the rhythm of their daily life.
Directed by Jiaxuan Xiao and Muqiu Qin (China)

Mr. Goody lives to interview. But his tactics are questionable.
Directed by Jason MacDonald (USA)

Facing the reality of their failures, victim of their incapacity, Léa and David have to take a radical decision in the hope of saving their relationship.
Directed by Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (Belgium)

The actor Luis is not able to separate his performance on stage from his real-life experiences and they start to overlap.
Directed by Anna Zieger (Singapore)

“Hers Truly” traces the emotional journey of a loving stepmother, Lakshmi who has to part with her 5-year-old daughter, Aditi owing to a custody battle; but instead, she decides to fight against fate.
Directed by Lakshmi Sathish (United Arab Emirates)

Two artists in different stages of life and success deal with the effects of love, ego and loss in modern-day LA.
Directed by Joy Shi (USA)

As a young family moves into their first home, something from its past still remains.
Written by Kaitlyn Kowalski (USA)

A young girl struggles between helping her family, and doing the right thing.
Written by Kaitlyn Kowalski (USA)

Sometime in the future, two men strapped in back to back, on a journey from Moon to Earth. Real Justice. Just Reality.
Directed by Lukas Hassel (USA)

The events on a young boy’s birthday have twisted consequences far into his future.
Directed by Lukas Hassel (USA)

After months of loyal service, Lowery wakes up in the boot of a car accused by his drug-dealing boss of being an undercover cop. Lowery must do all that he can to convince him otherwise before they reach their destination, the infamous Butcher Shop.
Directed by Andrew Yeremeyev (Australia)

“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Benjamin Franklin
Directed by Cameron McHarg (USA)

Two sisters return home for their father’s funeral, only to discover hidden relics within a deserted house that explain unknown family secrets.
Directed by Kit Wilson (USA)

A family drama about a young girl’s struggle to pursue her passion for boxing despite her mom’s doubts. Student Film produced within the University of Southern California.
Directed by Adele Biraghi (USA)