"El Vaquero" Explores Identity and Freedom
Australian-born filmmaker Emma Rozanski, now based in Colombia, presents her contemplative arthouse drama-western "El Vaquero", following Bernicia’s transformative encounter with a stray horse.
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Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" Turns Family Tension into Cinema
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" transforms a personal family conflict into a sharply humorous, emotionally charged story about sibling rivalry and the place of artists in family hierarchies.
Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" Exposes Brazil’s Hidden Struggle for Women’s Rights
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" immerses viewers in a raw, first-person 16mm portrait of sisterhood and survival under Brazil’s restrictive abortion laws.
Jason Adam Maselle’s “Punter” Races into HollyShorts Spotlight
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Jason Adam Maselle’s "Punter" captures a father-son bond set against Johannesburg’s horse-racing scene, with the Academy Award-qualifying short now headed for a feature adaptation.
"The Funkee Sketch Show": Karla Espino’s Latina-Centered Comedy Shines at HollyShorts
At this year’s HollyShorts, Karla Espino’s "The Funkee Sketch Show" delivers sharp, Latina-centered comedy, weaving personal stories into sketches on love, family pressure, and the chaos of singlehood in your 30s.
HollyShorts to Feature Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy"
Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy", a HollyShorts selection, celebrates unexpected friendship and community through heartfelt underdog storytelling.
Joshua Dietz’s “Supper” Set to Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival
Joshua Dietz’s directorial debut Supper premieres at HollyShorts, blending tragedy and humor in a darkly comedic take on family dynamics with an acclaimed cast.
Salvatore Scarpa’s "Largo" Finds Humanity Beyond the Headlines at HollyShorts Festival
Premiering at HollyShorts, "Largo" tells a young Syrian refugee’s story with authenticity, blending realism and escapism to inspire empathy.
Bonnie Discepolo’s "Neo Dome" Brings Heat to HollyShorts
At HollyShorts, Bonnie Discepolo’s "Neo Dome" proves how much power fifteen pages can hold, blending action, humor, and striking visuals. Starring Anna Camp, the neo-Western leaves audiences wanting more.
Inside Brick by Brick, HollyShorts' Uplifting Underdog Comedy
"Brick by Brick", narrated by Alex Morgan, brings humor and heart to the true story of a college women’s soccer team saving a basketball program, premiering at HollyShorts.
Inside the HollyShorts Premiere of "Recesses" by Dylan Trupiano
Filmed at his childhood school, Dylan Trupiano’s "Recesses" brings a deeply personal lens to themes of repression and unspoken trauma.
Inside "Em & Selma"—A Mythic Vision at HollyShorts 2025
Alexander Thompson’s latest short, "Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting", brings a gothic, 1930s-set fable to life at HollyShorts 2025. Starring Milly Shapiro and Pollyanna McIntosh, the film explores generational tension and societal pressure through dark, mythic storytelling.
"Chasers" Debuts at HollyShorts with a Bold Single-Shot Vision
Premiering at HollyShorts, Erin Brown Thomas’s 30-minute “oner” Chasers tackles exploitation, agency, and the fine line between performance and authenticity.
Jorge Thielen Armand Brings "Pasta Negra" to HollyShorts
An intimate portrait of family resilience in the Venezuelan crisis.
Ryan Farhoudi's "Road Kill" to Screen at HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Ryan Farhoudi’s "Road Kill" debuts at HollyShorts 2025, transforming a simple act of goodwill into a harrowing highway thriller that showcases the grit and collaboration of independent filmmaking.
Sharon Chetrit's "Soup" Boils Over at HollyShorts Film Festival
Sharon Chetrit’s "Soup", premiering at HollyShorts, transforms postpartum silence into a surreal kitchen nightmare through practical effects and haunting sound design.