Jahmil Eady's "HAINT" to Screen at HollyShorts Film Festival
Filmmaker Jahmil Eady’s "HAINT" uses horror to explore Gullah Geechee cultural erasure and land loss, premiering at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival.
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Ida Melum's "Ovary-Acting" to Screen at HollyShorts Film Festival
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.
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.
Joey Garfield’s "It's On Like A Pot Of Neckbones" Heads to HollyShorts Film Festival
At HollyShorts, Joey Garfield’s "It’s On Like a Pot of Neckbones" captures the untraditional artistry and electrifying presence of Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins.
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.
Kyle Sykes Revives a Hidden Legacy with "Negro League Nights"
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.
Alexander Kühn's "If I Could Fly" Takes Flight at HollyShorts Film Festival
Alexander Kühn’s "If I Could Fly" premieres at HollyShorts, authentically portraying the unseen trauma of war through the eyes of Ukrainian children.
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.
"Hasaan Hates Portland" Turns Personal Truths Into Sharp Satire
Premiering at HollyShorts, Mischa Webley’s "Hasaan Hates Portland" uses sharp, dark humor to deliver a personal, boundary-pushing look at racial dynamics in a hyper-progressive city.
Arsalan Motavali's "Cameraman" Debuts at HollyShorts Film Festival
Arsalan Motavali’s debut short "Cameraman" premieres at HollyShorts, blending family home videos with fiction to explore dreams, reality, and the power of honest, collaborative storytelling.
Tess & Noah's "Hat Trick" to Dazzle at HollyShorts Film Festival
Filmmakers Tess Lafia and Noah Deats explore the strange chaos of grief with dark humor in their HollyShorts debut, "Hat Trick". The self-funded short is shaped by spontaneity, personal loss, and a fiercely collaborative vision.
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.
Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in "Love, from Ellie"
Screening at HollyShorts, Chantelle James’ “Love, from Ellie” offers a tender, rarely seen look at a 9-year-old’s journey through love and loss after her military father’s death.
"Halfway Haunted" Confronts the True Horror of Housing
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?
Claire Matson Brings Bold Comedy to HollyShorts with “Being Dead Should Be Easy”
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.