LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Oscar-shortlisted for Live Action Short Film, “The Pearl Comb” turns a Victorian “miracle cure” into a chilling mystery. Gothic, tense, and exquisitely atmospheric, it’s a standout blend of folklore and resistance.
This edition’s Awards of Excellence recognize “Kukuk: A Romani Soul Unbroken,” “Max,” and “My Dearest Mother”: three films distinguished by bold tonal choices, disciplined storytelling, and a clear sense of cinematic purpose.
The January 2026 Short Script Competition highlights five scripts recognized for tonal control, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of cinematic purpose across comedy, drama, and historical storytelling.
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of January 2026 edition. The full list is presented below in two
3,993 films considered. 140 finalists selected. Celebrating the top independent voices of the year.
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of January, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. All award winners, from the different sections, will be announced shortly.
Indie Short Fest is pleased to announce the award nominations for January 2026 edition. These projects were selected from a competitive
Ayden, a man grappling with a fractured conscience, finds himself at the mercy of a methodical psychiatrist who pushes his
Tyler and Sarah are on a weekend getaway to the mountains. Tyler’s friend Billy has generously offered to let them
A man is seduced by a stranger in a surreal desert bar and taken on a drive down a haunted
A trip gone easy. Directed by Tommy Chae and Otis King (USA)