Independent Shorts Awards

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“A young woman retells her story of death to rebirth in this cinematic depiction of struggles with self-harm, suicide and

NASA sought evidence of life on Mars. That search begins with water, and the search for water begins with the

Today and forever, two twins confront in a ping-pong tournament. This morning, their father and arbitrator introduces a new element

When a socially awkward Midwestern woman inherits a porn studio, she plans to take the money and run – until

Jackie Hensen is a mom whose intentions are good and outcomes are just mostly ok. Voted Lawrence High School’s Most

A teen’s solo journey through a spiritual rite of passage tragically changes the trajectory of his life. Directed by Kelly

Siblings unravel the mystery behind their mother’s disappearance in this short film originally created for the 2019 Cleveland 48 Hour

After 25 years as a professional clown, Flopsee develops stage fright and is booed at a children’s birthday party. Accused

A man beat down and weathered by social norms is challenged with balancing a conservative family life while coming to

The story of one mob boss who tries to get even for the death of his daughter. A Family Matter

Two unlikely friends find out that they are brothers. Swimmers (USA), the 12-minute fantasy dark comedy directed by John Anthony,

An obsession with storytelling and writing, a novelist named Mia gets inspired by a crush a stranger has on her

There were once two fish swimming by each other in the same pond all day and night, and would still