Independent Shorts Awards

The simple act of constructing a missing step leads to a narrative riddled with questioning and ramblings about procrastination and the ephemerality of life.
Directed by Bernardo Silvino (Brazil)

Some neighbors are bad. Some are terrible. But neighbors like Ty are the worst. Loud parties, rampant drug use, hurling insults at the people living around him… no one is safe from Ty’s abuse. Even those that live with him. But when he sets his angry sights on the strange man living on the other side of the fence, Ty will soon find out that fear is a two-way street.
Written by CJ Barnes (Australia)

A young couple borrows an RV to take on a camping trip. What was supposed to be a relaxing time turns into a nightmare after the RV refuses to start and they must seek help from strangers.
Directed by Nathan W. Woodward (USA)

After accidentally drinking local water from Flint, Michigan, an eccentric young woman makes friends with a group of dolls. She uses their advice and friendship to put herself back into the dating market.
Directed by Leach Cronican (USA)

A troubled woman’s soul-searching journey during an Ayahuasca experience.
Directed by Jen Fernandez Perelman (USA)

Today, Le Duc de Launay is sealing a deal and it’s tough… Especially when his son has his mind on other things!
Directed by Thomas Deshays (France)

A boss invites his employee for a coffee to tell him a surprise. However, the surprise is not what both expected.
Written by Daniel Nogueira Gandra (Portugal)

The students in a village are going to help their teachers.
Directed by Saeed Nejati (Iran)

In a dystopian time at a forgotten city, a giant fish is seen sailing in the dense waters of a dead river. Until its destination is blocked by the inevitable flow of reality.
Directed by Gustavo McNair (Brazil)

Two thugs get the best of a secret agent and have to suffer their bosses wrath.
Directed by Chris Velazquez (USA)

In 1848 Phineas Gage a railroad worker survives an awful explosion. Once the wounds heal the town notices his personality has been altered and his physician Dr. Harlow has to choose to risk his reputation in the town or defend this disabled outcast.
Directed by Keith Wilhelm Kopp (UK)

“Glass” is a short drama film about don’t use the mobile while you drive.
Directed by Andrea Tiatto (Malta)

A young teen grapples with his feelings about an incident that took the life of his younger brother.
Written by Ed Vela (USA)

One man getting revenge on another guy who has the same name.
Written by Sharrie McCain and Patrick Burnett (USA)