Category: Festival News

The red carpet photo call welcomed dozens of filmmakers, cast members, and industry professionals to celebrate independent cinema.

Featuring an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers, the Q&A session explored topics ranging from acting and directing to horror cinema and animation, providing valuable industry insights and firsthand experiences.

See candid moments from the cocktail reception and throughout the event.

The awards ceremony took place this Saturday, March 15, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, where 33 films were recognized from a pool of 4,054 submissions from 64 countries—placing the winners in the top 0.8% of the year.

In addition to 2024 U.S. National Finalist for Broadcast Journalist & Anchor/Host Ruby Lovell, Canadian presenter and interview host Olivia Lyle will also be at the event, providing additional coverage.

2024 U.S. National Finalist for Broadcast Journalist & Anchor/Host Ruby Lovell will be covering the Indie Short Fest Annual Awards 2025 on her multi-award-winning weekly entertainment show, Right on LA. A full episode dedicated to the event will air on the show.

With a career spanning video games, television, and film, Canadian actor Steven Ogg has built a reputation for bringing raw energy and depth to every role he plays. He will be a guest speaker at the Indie Short Fest 2025 Annual Awards Q&A panel.

Renowned horror actress Eileen Dietz, best known for her role as the face of the demon Pazuzu in “The Exorcist,” will be a guest speaker at the Indie Short Fest 2025 Annual Awards Q&A panel.

Serbian animator Marko Bosanac has been confirmed as guest speaker for the Q&A panel at the Indie Short Fest 2025 Annual Awards, this March 15th, Regal LA Live.