Fresh from sweeping SXSW, John Kelly’s animated short "Retirement Plan" debuts at HollyShorts, blending Domhnall Gleeson’s standout voice work with sharp humor and heartfelt reflection.
Premiering at HollyShorts, Jon Clark’s "Love Machine" playfully examines AI, human connection, and the awkwardness of dating. With a reimagined all-female lead dynamic and striking single-location design, the short blends humor and introspection.
Inspired by real-life experiences in Mexico, "Susana" tackles the nuances of tourism and gentrification with authenticity and restraint. Directors Gerardo Coello Escalante and Amandine Thomas invite viewers to reflect without judgment.
Filmmaker Ida Melum’s "Ovary-Acting" blends stop-motion, live-action puppeteering, and humor to transform the pressures of motherhood into a visually inventive, politically charged short premiering at HollyShorts.
Director Kyle Sykes’ "Negro League Nights" blends family history with groundbreaking virtual production to honor the overlooked heroes of the Negro Leagues. Screening at HollyShorts, the film is both a personal tribute and a powerful vision for a future feature.
Screening at HollyShorts, Sam Rudykoff’s "Halfway Haunted" blends horror and satire to explore the very real terror of housing insecurity. With a sharp cast and a resourceful indie crew, the film dares to ask: would you rather live with a ghost or a developer?
Co-director, writer, and producer Claire Matson’s "Being Dead Should Be Easy", screening at this year’s HollyShorts, is a witty, heartfelt dark comedy inspired by her family and fueled by indie ingenuity.
Premiering at HollyShorts, "Voices from the Abyss" is a black-and-white portrait of Acapulco’s La Quebrada Cliff Divers, highlighting their ritual and resilience through voice-over and shared tradition.
Letitia Wright’s "Highway To The Moon" premieres at HollyShorts as a tender, dreamlike debut celebrating the inner lives of young Black boys.
Actor-turned-director Kim Blanck debuts "Gloria" at HollyShorts, a tender, film-shot portrait of her mother’s later-life journey that celebrates memory, identity, and the joy of aging.
James P. Gannon and Matt Ferrin’s HollyShorts short dives into demolition derby culture with instinctive storytelling and cohesive visual flair.
"Olive" immerses audiences in the tender, fractured world of dementia, blending memory, love, and loss at HollyShorts.
Jens Kevin Georg’s short film "Crust" marks a bold departure from his comedy roots, embracing darker themes and horror-infused aesthetics.
"The Quinta's Ghost" explores the universal emotional engine within Goya's isolated struggle, pushing animated genre storytelling into new territories.
Animator Aaron Blaise channels personal loss and the magic of hand-drawn storytelling in his intimate short film, "Snow Bear".
A surreal, heartfelt, and hilariously chaotic portrait of family, identity, and love, "Sunday Sauce" takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through an Italian American household.
