Independent Shorts Awards

In 1941, Japan invaded Myanmar. Looking back this history, a Japanese student and two Myanmar student started their journey to review their unforgettable history. They together research , do interview, and discuss. Finally, they conclude their view of the history.
Directed by Arata Shigeno (Myanmar)

Seeking closure, a grieving widower sets out on a journey to the seven seas; an adventure he had originally planned with his late wife.
Directed by Martin-Philippe Tremblay (Canada)

A guy experiences a dreadful love triangle which leads to him expressing his anger in different factors with social media.
Directed by Malcolm Carter and Kevin Adams (USA)

Two assassins go on a first date.
Directed by Carter Michael (USA)

A black comedy about two best mates having a chat in their car.
Directed by Max Civita (Brazil)

An ordinary day, in Walter Treppiedi’s car. Walter is a talent’s manager who works with extras, actresses and hookers. His bodyguard is always by his side and he’s always sick: it’s a Rottweiler named Blackie. Walter’s mission is to tell always the truth: his own truth. But… Are people able to listen to it?
Directed by Elena Bouryka (Italy)

Stacy finally got that promotion. Unfortunately, she’ll have to move to Japan and her fiancé, Ian isn’t happy about it. Stacy must decide between the love of her life and the passion for her job and to accept one, she’ll have to let go of the other.
Directed by D Hunter White (USA)

In this short film, we follow my journey through depression via the medium of my body/mind (the car). Inside this vehicle lives two people, two sides of the conscience: Myself & Denis Prose (an anagram for depression). Starting in control of the vehicle, a battle for power ensues as Denis Prose grows and subsequently tries to take over and re-direct my life. He does so, and with it decides to end the pain I have endured for some time. He crashes the vehicle and ends our lives. It is suicide, but it is not.
Directed by Marvin Sordell, Maxwell Harris-Tharp and Will Miller (UK)

Sean searches for the identity of his stalker after a series of strange occurrences and creepy notes.
Directed by Josh Minnie (USA)

Original score written by André Barros (USA)

On the last day visiting her hometown, Stella unexpectedly meets Max, whom she hasn’t seen since she was a child. They take a walk through the awakening city and get reacquainted, but will those few hours be enough to believe in the legend of the red string of fate?
Directed by Valeria Sweet (USA)

A dysfunctional couple proves why they’re made for each other.
Written by Helen Watson (UK)

A young robber is found trapped between an old couple’s twisted desire of playing family with him.
Directed by Djordje Mikovic (USA)

In the background of Korean War (1950-53), clash of two ideologies confront and blame each other for the present situation of war. But there is no way out. Will they find their exit?
Directed by Arvind Alok (South Korea)