New Zealand Sci-Fi Noir “The Thing That Washed Up” Named Best Short of August 2026 at Indie Short Fest
New Zealand science-fiction noir The Thing That Washed Up, directed by Maggie Shore, has been named Best Short of the Season
Other Standout Winners of August 2026 at Indie Short Fest
From a 12-year-old outsider challenging the social hierarchies of elite youth soccer to a shipyard worker confronting illness, separation and
Screenplay Competition of August 2026
June-July 2026 presents five exceptional short scripts exploring identity, transformation, resilience and human connection through science fiction, workplace comedy, intimate drama, cultural storytelling and psychological suspense.
Indie Short Fest Announces August 2026 Award Winners
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of August 2026 edition. The full list is presented below in two
Yonghan
Written by Liu Yonghan
Manam
This story is about an incident happened when the hero went to garment shop for his daughter’s birthday along with
Nhang
A young mother attempts to carry on the Vietnamese tradition of đám giỗ with her young son. As she lights
The In Between
After an attempt on her life, June wakes up in her ex-girlfriend’s bed with no way of leaving the apartment
MakiHaha
John Yabes tackles fighting for genuine sovereignty, democracy, and human rights for the Philippines in his second stand up special!
The Monster’s Club The Aftermath
SynopsisSpring Break, 1999.Three best friends decide to film the ultimate prank video for a nationwide RV contest with a $100,000
Lacrimosa
Directed by ShengJie Luo
DatingMania
A not-so-freshly single guy finds himself in a whirlwind of match-making hell when his buddies sign him up for speed
Hidden Password
Directed by Yunzhi Sun (China)