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Indie Short Fest Annual Awards 2025–2026: Full Schedule Announced
Explore the full schedule of Indie Short Fest Annual Awards 2025–2026, featuring 11 screening blocks, international premieres, and industry events.
Chinese Queer Drama “Anyways” Named Best Short of February 2026 at Indie Short Fest
Crafted with deliberate restraint and formal precision, “Anyways” follows two queer individuals in contemporary China as they form a fragile, unspoken bond that confronts the limits of intimacy and visibility in a society shaped by discretion.
Other Standout Winners of February 2026 at Indie Short Fest
This edition’s Awards of Excellence recognize “Lady Jasmine” and “The Race”: two international dramas defined by intimate family stakes, controlled execution, and a strong sense of cinematic purpose.
Short Script Competition of February 2026
The February 2026 Short Script Competition recognizes “Toaster,” “Rostam,” “The Apology Tour,” “Only Bears,” and “Cat Fight”: five distinct works marked by confident storytelling and clear directorial vision.
Indie Short Fest Announces February 2026 Award Winners
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of February 2026 edition. The full list is presented below in two
February 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 6 nominees for Best Short of February, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. All award winners, from the different sections, will be announced shortly.
February 2026 Award Nominations
Indie Short Fest is pleased to announce the award nominations for February 2026 edition. These projects were selected from a competitive
2025–2026 Annual Awards: Nominees Announced
72 films from 24 countries rise from nearly 4,000 finalists as this year’s most outstanding shorts compete at the 6th Indie Short Fest Annual Awards in Los Angeles.
UK Period Thriller “The Pearl Comb” Named Best Short of January at Indie Short Fest
Oscar-shortlisted for Live Action Short Film, “The Pearl Comb” turns a Victorian “miracle cure” into a chilling mystery. Gothic, tense, and exquisitely atmospheric, it’s a standout blend of folklore and resistance.