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.
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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.
The Steps After a Film is Made: Distribution
Filmmaking today is as much a business as it is creative. There's not a single step within film production that does not involve a business component, so much so that it can become a raging battle from the moment the idea of the film is conceived.
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.
How Luca Guadagnino Shoots Film on a Small Budget
Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino shoots his films on 35mm Kodak film, even when working with a smaller budget. Here's how he achieves this and why he believes it's important.
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.
James A. Castillo's "The Quinta's Ghost" Haunts HollyShorts Film Festival
"The Quinta's Ghost" explores the universal emotional engine within Goya's isolated struggle, pushing animated genre storytelling into new territories.