Posted by Indie Short Fest proudly announces the 2025–2026 Annual Award Winners, celebrating excellence in independent filmmaking across 39 competitive categories.
The awards were presented this Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, where 27 films from 11 countries were honored from a highly competitive pool of 3,993 monthly finalists submitted between September 2024 and December 2025.
From breakthrough indie voices to acclaimed international storytellers, this year’s winners reflect the diversity, creativity, and cinematic ambition that defined the festival’s annual cycle.
SEE THE FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS
Stay tuned for highlights from the Annual Awards celebration at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles — including event photos, red carpet coverage, and filmmaker interviews coming soon.
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