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.
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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.
Klimovski's "ATTAGIRL!" Brings Unapologetic Queer Power to HollyShorts
Klimovski’s "ATTAGIRL!" premieres at HollyShorts, capturing the raw energy of queer and trans characters who refuse to be confined by stereotypes.
"A Good Death" Brings High Femme Gothic Horror to HollyShorts
Kaz PS’s "A Good Death", a bold exploration of grief and Gothic horror, premieres at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival.
Liam Fitzgibbon’s "Descent" Pushes Comedic Boundaries at HollyShorts
Award-winning director Liam Fitzgibbon debuts his absurdist comedy series Descent at HollyShorts, blending sharp humor with cinematic intensity.
Meron Alon Brings Bold Morality Comedy “Too Good” to HollyShorts
Meron Alon’s "Too Good", premiering at HollyShorts, mixes sharp humor with moral reflection in a playful indie short starring Jean Smart and Lil Rel Howery.
Benjamin Uttley Brings "James Hyde - The Very Thought of You" to HollyShorts Film Festival
Benjamin Uttley makes his narrative debut with "James Hyde – The Very Thought of You", a WWII romantic thriller that soars into HollyShorts Film Festival.
Alexander Saul’s “SNIPPED” Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Snipped explores the universal experience of coexistence through humor and shared rituals, with director Alexander Saul’s personal story and a unifying Muslim-Jewish score softening heavy themes into moments of laughter and trust.