Walter Koenig (1936–2026): Remembering an Actor Whose Art Endured
Indie Short Fest honors the memory of Walter Koenig, whose poignant performance in Frank Crim’s “Mr. Fleischmann” earned him Best Actor in the June–July 2026 competition.
German Psychological Thriller “Hallo Johann” Named Best Short of September 2026 at Indie Short Fest
Joshua Mueller’s “Hallo Johann,” a German psychological thriller blending memory loss, emotional trauma, and dark comedy, is named Best Short of September 2026 at Indie Short Fest.
“Stolen Reins,” “The Third Dream,” and “What Remains of Calico Hill” Receive the September 2026 Awards of Excellence
Three distinctive films explore grief and supernatural folklore, political repression and the manipulation of memory, and the enduring legacy of wartime trauma across generations in the September 2026 Awards of Excellence.
Screenplay Competition of September 2026
Five distinctive screenplays explore technological manipulation, personal autonomy, religious exploitation, family bonds, grief, and the fragility of memory across the September 2026 competition.
Indie Short Fest Announces September 2026 Award Winners
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of September 2026 edition. The full list is presented below in two
Murder Under Oath
Welcome to the trial of the century! When a famous film star is found dead, all signs seem to point
The Desolate
A well-known actor, battling a growing sense of aimlessness in his life and a financial crisis, wakes to find himself
Denis from Delaware
A brief snippet into the astounding life of American-Australian man, Denis Chandler. From his family life and upbringing, to the
Truth Or…
Two best friends pass an afternoon with makeup, laughter, and a game of truth or dare. Directed by AJ Lister
The Crossing
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Placebo
A participant in an experimental pharmaceutical trial undergoes testing for a new drug designed to alter the human experience of
Protector
The cinematic dipiction of a father’s love abd protection for his daughter. Allowing nothing to overcome him to keep his
Without a Scream
Adèle, a former young piano prodigy who has become mute, finds refuge only in boxing. When her piano teacher disappears,
Prevent
A young woman relives the tenderness and collapse of a past relationship, caught between memories of intimacy and the pain