Independent Shorts Awards

Just one short moment in childhood changed a life forever.
Directed by Dieter-Michael Grohmann (Austria)

This film in northern forests of Iran quotes the story of the daily works songs and music of the life of his folk ‘Galesh’. They are a rancher and keep the other traditions alive.
Directed by Kondor Shekari (Iran)

“Cold City” is a story focusing on Benjamin, a West African immigrant doing his best to make ends meet. Working in the back of a Chinese restaurant, Benjamin puts up with arrogant customers and a boss, Mr. Chen, always on his back. When Benjamin’s wages are lowered and he puts up a fight, Mr. Chen fires him on the spot.
Directed by Kelechi Jude (USA)

A troubled man struggles to follow his moral compass after losing his job.
Directed by Langston Williams (USA)

Directed by Mahdi Hosseingholi and Mojtaba Zarghampour (Iran)

A neglected wife comes up with a sexy and unique strategy to lure her straying husband back into the marital bed.
Directed by Monica Tidwell (USA)

When a Nigerian heiress moves to Los Angeles to study photography, she crashes headfirst into a search for independence on a global level.
Directed by Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Nigeria)

An HIV-infected man with a suicidal ideation contemplates of taking his life, as well as his lover’s who has left him for three years, as he also looks back upon his father’s wish for him to die after he disowned him years ago upon knowing that he’s gay.
Directed by Tengku Adrian Ismail (Malaysia)

The Grave Diggers, desperate to play in front of a good audience, finally score their big break with an epic gig at The Arcadian. But when their luck once again runs out, their leader, Sunny, makes a last-ditch attempt at securing the recognition… and money… they so deserve!
Directed by Colin A. Borden (USA)

A young girl struggles to keep her head afloat while drowning in the overload work of school.
Directed by Monimar Mancillas (USA)

Inspired by Grindhouse horror movies and taking a visual cue from “It Follows”, “Lollipop” pays homage to the female-driven slashers of the 70s and 80s with a modern, witty yet still reverent sense of humor. “Lollipop” is about the women targeted by a serial killer who leaves a lollipop with each of his victims. But his next target might be ready for him.
Directed by Donald Martin III (USA)

Passion, hard work and talent are the building materials of one of the most promising young boxes in the super lightweight class. Enock Mwandila Poulsen is based Aarhus, Denmark but was born in Lusaka, Zambia. He is seen as one of the biggest Danish boxing talents after Mikkel Kessler.
Directed by Nicolai Brix (Denmark)

“The Kids Menu” is a short comedic film about Old School Brooklyn vs. New School Brooklyn, clashing in a local pizzeria.
Directed by Paul Borghese (USA)

The remnants of loss and war.
Directed by Min Shi (USA)