Bear Damen’s “Synthesize Me” Brings Electric Family Drama to HollyShorts
At HollyShorts, Bear Damen’s Synthesize Me captures a father-daughter bond through the pulse of a synthesizer, embracing night and the raw freedom of indie filmmaking.
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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.
James P. Gannon & Matt Ferrin's "Wrecked a Bunch of Cars, Had a Good Time" Premieres at HollyShorts
James P. Gannon and Matt Ferrin’s HollyShorts short dives into demolition derby culture with instinctive storytelling and cohesive visual flair.
Alexander Farah’s "One Day This Kid" Hits HollyShorts Film Festival
Alexander Farah’s short film "One Day This Kid", inspired by David Wojnarowicz’s iconic artwork, channels his experiences as a gay Middle Eastern man.
Freddie Fox’s "The Painting & The Statue" Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Freddie Fox’s "The Painting & The Statue" premieres at HollyShorts, blending timeless art, love, and whimsical storytelling in a single unforgettable room.
Tom Koch’s "Olive" Explores Memory and Love at HollyShorts Film Festival
"Olive" immerses audiences in the tender, fractured world of dementia, blending memory, love, and loss at HollyShorts.
Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz's "Trapped" Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Oscar-nominated siblings Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz present Trapped, a HollyShorts short that explores privilege and inequality through bold independent filmmaking and a daring 10,000-rat-trap set piece.
"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.
Jordan Murphy Doidge’s "Clout" Tackles Youth and Social Media at HollyShorts
Jordan Murphy Doidge’s psychological short Clout premieres at HollyShorts, confronting the dark influence of social media on today’s youth.
Jessie Komitor Explores Youth and Identity at HollyShorts with "Chasing the Party"
Jessie Komitor’s "Chasing the Party" premieres at HollyShorts, portraying the vulnerable, unpredictable journey from girlhood to adulthood in New York’s early 2000s party scene.
Jens Kevin Georg Explores Darker Themes in "Crust" at HollyShorts
Jens Kevin Georg’s short film "Crust" marks a bold departure from his comedy roots, embracing darker themes and horror-infused aesthetics.
Todd Wiseman Jr. Examines Violence and Entertainment in "Five Stars" at HollyShorts Film Festival
Todd Wiseman Jr. returns to HollyShorts with a provocative new film exploring society’s obsession with violent entertainment and the fine line between fun and harm.
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.
Kaitlyn Mikayla's "Ragamuffin" Races to HollyShorts Film Festival
Filmmaker Kaitlyn Mikayla channels her motocross-filled childhood into "Ragamuffin" a coming-of-age story rooted in authenticity, identity, and instinct, premiering at HollyShorts.