At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, "Earth Defender"—co-created with the Iban Sungai Utik community—uses cinematic storytelling to honor Indigenous guardians, portraying grief, legacy, and the urgent fight for land rights.
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Emmy® Award-winner Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" turns a real-life family will dispute into a sharply crafted blend of chaos, rivalry, and humor, shot in her childhood home with universal emotional impact.
At this year’s HollyShorts, Sam Henderson’s ADO blends Much Ado About Nothing with a school shooting, honoring teachers’ courage in a deeply personal story of resilience and hope.
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Omer Ben Shachar’s "Houston, We Have a Crush" tells the absurdist yet heartfelt story of Ditto, a mostly non-verbal animatronic alien, navigating loneliness and connection against the striking backdrop of the desert.
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Lauren Corber’s My Dead Mom blends sharp wit and tender honesty in a candid look at long-term grief.
At this year’s HollyShorts, Nimco Sheikhaden’s "Exodus" explores life after prison, challenging binary guilt narratives and serving as a bridge for healing between separated families.
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.
The Academy Qualifying, GOYA recognised and BAFTA affiliated festival entertained a record number of attending filmmakers for their 2025 edition
Last month, Talking Heads finally released a music video for "Psycho Killer" in honor of the 50th anniversary of their live debut. Directed by Mike Mills and starring Saoirse Ronan, how does this new music video compare to the band's wacky, iconic works from the MTV era?
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.
