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
Indie Short Fest Announces Partnership with FilmVault to Support Award-Winning Filmmakers
The professional cinema-delivery platform joins Indie Short Fest as its Official DCP, Cinema Delivery & Digital Asset Partner, providing monthly
August 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 6 nominees for Best Short of August, now contending for the special jury awards of this
August 2026 Award Nominations
Indie Short Fest is pleased to announce the award nominations for August 2026 edition. These projects were selected from a competitive
Tale of the Divided Tides – The Beginning
Real Facts inspired movie that tells something about our world following Miles in search of equilibrium, Patrick in search of
Cherry Oats
Procrastination meets a clown who says I don’t think so. Directed by Jennifer Vo (USA)
Karmash
The last heir of the Karmash tribe recollects his now-forgotten ancestral traditions. He wanders through fragmented memories of his past,