The Funeral
When a corpse disappears, a funeral director and her grandchildren must choose between following the law and burying it. Written
Author: Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Love&sugar
It’s the story of Jonas, a valet comfortably settled in a dead-end job, where he gradually feels his passion for
Nice Jewish Girl
Directed by Carly Brand (Australia)
When You See Me
A love story between Leilani, a poet, and Maeve, a painter. Leilani realises her feelings for Maeve goes beyond their
The Kickback
On a warm evening, Tonya “Yaya” Hudson brings her family together for a lively backyard kickback—music playing, food cooking, laughter
Phobias
A group of friends wake up trapped in an abandoned building — and their captor isn’t a stranger. She’s someone
Shaken
When a young waitress is assaulted by her manager, she delves into a world of revenge, plotting to poison him
BAFTA-Winning Director Kate Cheeseman’s “Between the Piers” Named Best Short of March 2026 at Indie Short Fest
A woman’s search for her mother’s lost wedding ring along a windswept coastline becomes an intimate exploration of grief and reconnection.
German Docu-Fiction “Halima” Named Best Foreign Language Short of March 2026 at Indie Short Fest
A Somali woman’s journey home after reconstructive surgery following female genital mutilation becomes a story of survival and identity.
Other Standout Winners of March 2026 at Indie Short Fest
This edition’s Awards of Excellence recognize “A Reflection Of You,” “Clean Slate,” and “Gravy Train”: three films distinguished by their distinct narrative approaches, tonal control, and clarity of concept.