At this year’s HollyShorts, Isabella Ares and Gabby Fiszman’s "Holy Smokes" serves up a raunchy, heartfelt stoner comedy rooted in Catholic school nostalgia and Latina humor, blending absurdity, sharp commentary, and improvised charm.
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.
The 21st Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival hosted a panel of bestselling authors who came to discuss the intellectual property that is likely to succeed in the film industry, and how to navigate the space where literary media and film converge.
A revealing conversation with filmmaker John Riva on his suspenseful short that confronts dark American history through the lens of genre storytelling.
Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy", a HollyShorts selection, celebrates unexpected friendship and community through heartfelt underdog storytelling.
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.
At this year’s HollyShorts, Eric Boadella’s "Magical Meat" blends horror and absurdity in a tale of stealing Danny Trejo’s bravery, brought to life with Yasu Tanida’s striking visuals and a custom Panavision lens.
Director Jacob Samuels’ "I Want My Mommy" premieres at HollyShorts, delivering a fearless blend of dark humor, heartfelt sincerity, and unexpected turns.
Inspired by personal experiences and family debates about meat consumption, Gabriel Grosclaude’s "Lux Carne" imagines a world where eating meat means killing the animal yourself.
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.
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Sivan Levy Zakin presents "Loss", a deeply intimate portrait of grief, girlhood, and resilience. The film confronts the quiet ways violence shapes identity, refusing to offer easy comfort or resolution.
Sarah Adelman’s "BUSTED!", inspired by her firing from a sperm bank for doing stand-up, debuts at HollyShorts, blending heartfelt ambition with sharp comedy.
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.
Premiering at HollyShorts, "Rage" is a 35mm-shot debut whose non-professional cast and collaborative process deliver a raw, poignant portrait of adolescent estrangement.
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 Jahmil Eady’s "HAINT" uses horror to explore Gullah Geechee cultural erasure and land loss, premiering at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival.
