Submission
A young couple submits a story about their relationship to a streaming service. Directed by Dorsey Hakim Jackson (USA)
End of the 8
A sitcom based in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Directed by Daniel M. Dyer (USA)
Ash And Mira Death Sauce Commercial
In a retro 1950s kitchen, quirky couple Ash and Mira charm viewers with playful banter while promoting their dangerously delicious
The Enchanting Journey of Love and Cycling
Yao Yuan came to the bicycle shop, hoping that her old friend Rui Shu could find the bicycle that her
The Fall of the House of Usher
A man arrives at the decaying mansion of his childhood friend Roderick Usher, who suffers from a mysterious nervous affliction
A Film About Choosing to Live
A documentary about Ukrainian artists who, during russia’s full-scale war, decide to shoot a symbolic short film as an act
The Cost
After the birth of his child, Sgt Cervantes, a Marine Corps Scout Sniper, struggles with his military identity and fails
Yoga Girl
A woman struggles to stay committed to her daily wellness rituals while on the brink of a mental breakdown. Directed
Escrow
On the edge of losing her business, her custody battle, and her peace of mind, Carrie walks into what should
Dog’s Life
Young Li Ziwen is forced to part with his beloved stray dog, Baiyun, as his parents plan for a second
Holocaust Musical “Malka” Named Best Short of December 2025 at Independent Shorts Awards
At a present-day family seder, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor is pulled into vivid musical visions of her past in Nazi camps, transforming memory, trauma, and survival into an act of defiant hope.
Other Standout Winners of December 2025
“Mom Is Here” and “Where The Shadows Wait” explore cinema’s emotional extremes, affirming short filmmaking as a space for empathy, risk, and human connection.
Short Script Competition of December 2025
Five standout screenplays, five distinct worlds: from wartime conscience and youthful desire to algorithmic paranoia, supernatural faith, and love reclaimed at life’s edge.
December 2025 Award Winners
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for December 2025. This month’s selections were chosen from a