Independent Shorts Awards

Akash, an aspiring graffiti artist lives with his father, Sudhakar in an old building in Mumbai. Akash’s mother has recently demised. Apart from the demise of the most beloved person, Akash and his father Sudhakar has one more thing in common, stubbornness! While standing against his father’s conventional approach, Akash struggles to find his creative expression in the vast liberating spaces of the Mumbai.
Directed by Sohil Vaidya (India)

Jordy struggles to move forward after the loss of his girlfriend Mackenzie. Through a series of notes from beyond the grave, Mackenzie attempts to show Jordy there is still beauty to be found in a seemingly quiet and lonely world.
Directed by Jeff Van Gerwen (USA)

The year is unknown, the world has been decimated by an unpredictable meteor strike leaving Austin and Eveline as the only survivors. Together they are able to keep each other afloat in a world of nothingness, but all that is, may not be what it seems.
Directed by Evan Morton (USA)

A physically and mentally abused woman goes on a journey to self-discovery by unraveling her past.
Directed by Sofia Pellegrino (USA)

Unable to understand the death of his best friend, a teddy bear finds himself lost and confused as he struggles to move on.
Directed by Jeremy Tatara (USA)

Eli has been involved in a personality dualism and regardless of her constant disagreements with her father. Still, she seeks her true nature.
Directed by Javad Daraei (Iran)

“Juice Truck” is a comedic slice of life seen through the eyes of three women who work on a juice truck in Santa Monica, California. Through friendship and Hijinks, they survive life on the beach, with its never-ending battle to be, beautiful, brave or blond.
Directed by Mecca White (USA)

“Drama” is a mockumentary following the clueless first-year film student as they try to make a documentary on actors and what makes them tick under the tutelage of enigmatic acting coach Syrius Jormungand.
Created by Luke Hanlon (Ireland)

A story of two best friends who forged their character through the sport of rock climbing. Gabe Irwin and Zak Horine have known each other since their childhood growing up in Boone, North Carolina. Both of them have faced challenges in their past, and both of them have overcome adversity by leaning on each other and spending time outdoors. This documentary follows the duo on an adventure in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.
Directed by Robert Gourley (USA)

A girl gripping with identity issues dates a Van Nuys girl who’s involved with a crack dealer and other dangerous people. She is forced to come to terms with herself or stay hidden due to fears of her father.
Directed by Miguel Pelaez (USA)

When his ex-boyfriend Sam shows up on his doorstep a year after separating, Anthony weighs the impact it will have on his life and young daughter Luna.
Directed by Miguel Angel Caballero (USA)

This documentary film is based on the original true story about Vietnamese female visual artist Nguyen Thu Thuy and her Public Artworks.
Directed by Nguyen Nghiem Nhan and Nguyen Thu Thuy (Vietnam)