MAMÁ
Jordan (Kenechi Wilson), a resilient single mother from South London, faces a harsh reality as she’s forced to flee the
The Deeper It Cuts
“The Deeper It Cuts”, an album by artist/producer Colby C. is the namesake and inspiration for this short film. Played
The Cover Girl
A young gravure model on the verge of her breakthrough fights for a coveted magazine cover, only to find herself
The Experiment
After waking in an abandoned office with no memory, Tony is given a glowing experimental drug that grants him godlike
Boatlift 9/11
Captain JAN (late 40s) and her daughter, BRITT (mid 20s), are working aboard their tugboat in New York Harbor when
Ghost Syndicate Investigation – Unfinished Business
Come take a fascinating journey into the paranormal world with Rod Sterling, master of all things paranormal. From his first
Ghosts’ Stories
Written by Edward Horodyski
Latvian Documentary “Untethered Souls” Named Best Short of April-May 2026 at Independent Shorts Awards
A contemplative journey aboard a historic tall ship becomes a meditation on time, purpose, and humanity’s increasingly distant relationship with the natural world.
Other Standout Winners of April-May 2026 at Independent Shorts Awards
From social realism and absurd comedy to psychological drama, this season’s Awards of Excellence honor three outstanding achievements in independent short filmmaking.
Short Script Competition of April-May 2026
Five exceptional screenplays are recognized for their cinematic ambition, emotional depth, and outstanding storytelling.
April-May 2026 Award Winners
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for April-May 2026. This month’s selections were chosen from a
April-May 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of April-May 2026, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
之(Between)间
Inspired by real events, Zhījiān (Between) follows Lucy, a Chinese immigrant forced to leave the U.S. after her visa gets
Sleep Walkabout
A sleepy koala sets off across the outback to save to his family. Written by James Parente