Lucid Nightmare
An exhausted boy falls asleep at his desk, drifting into a peaceful dreamscape. However, a single exam paper suddenly shatters
Jessica Lockwood – Headliner
This song is about envisioning the biggest version of yourself as an artist — the lights, the fame, and all
Corvus
Corvus is a surreal experimental film tracing the strange, non-linear paths we take through grief, myth, technology, and ecological memory.
Origins
A young boy discovers his true origins after awakening his mysterious new powers, which alert human and extraterrestrial authorities. Directed
Twist
A few days after meeting at a party, Maya comes to visit William, a waiter in a diner.Around an ice
Little Life
Little Life is a dramatic short film set in Colombo, crafted in the spirit of poetic realism. The film follows
Spanish Drama “Churrería Maravillas” Named Best Short of March 2026 at Independent Shorts Awards
On New Year’s Eve, a debt-ridden worker takes a shift at a neighborhood churro shop, where mounting pressure and shared struggles turn a routine night into a chaotic test of endurance.
Other Standout Winners of March 2026 at Independent Shorts Awards
March 2026’s Awards of Excellence highlight two distinct voices: one bold and transgressive, the other intimate and emotionally grounded, each pushing storytelling in a different direction.
Short Script Competition of March 2026
From emotional repression to generational trauma, five distinctive scripts showcase strong formal control and character-driven storytelling.
March 2026 Award Winners
Independent Shorts Awards is proud to announce the award winners for March 2026. This month’s selections were chosen from a
March 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 6 nominees for Best Short of March 2026, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. Winners across all competition categories will be officially announced soon.
Have A Great Apocalypse
It’s an end of the world… and Sean wants to write a book. He doesn’t know why or how, but
Midnight Snack
After midnight, a boy discovers an icy creature in his freezer that scavenges and reshapes discarded scraps into fragile forms.
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Written by Sara Reshamwala