Guy Trevellyan’s debut short "Plastic Surgery" premieres at HollyShorts, using Anna Popplewell’s performance to deliver a visually striking warning about the human impact of plastic pollution.
Ali Cook’s “The Pearl Comb,” a HollyShorts selection, weaves Victorian folklore and feminist themes into the story of a female doctor posing as a witch to defy societal suppression.
Sharon Chetrit’s "Soup", premiering at HollyShorts, transforms postpartum silence into a surreal kitchen nightmare through practical effects and haunting sound design.
Jennifer van Gessel’s "Ver. Fine Day" brings a gothic, risk-taking twist to Anne Lister’s story, premiering at HollyShorts.
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.
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.
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 and Matt Ferrin’s HollyShorts short dives into demolition derby culture with instinctive storytelling and cohesive visual flair.
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, blending timeless art, love, and whimsical storytelling in a single unforgettable room.
"Olive" immerses audiences in the tender, fractured world of dementia, blending memory, love, and loss at HollyShorts.
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.
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 psychological short Clout premieres at HollyShorts, confronting the dark influence of social media on today’s youth.
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’s short film "Crust" marks a bold departure from his comedy roots, embracing darker themes and horror-infused aesthetics.
