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.
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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.
Short Script Competition of March 2026
March 2026 brings five short scripts that move between psychological horror, social realism, fractured memory, and surreal metaphor, showcasing writers with clear authorial identity and disciplined narrative control.
Indie Short Fest Announces March 2026 Award Winners
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of March 2026 edition. The full list is presented below in two
March 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 10 nominees for Best Short of March, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. All award winners, from the different sections, will be announced shortly.
Indie Short Fest Sponsors Horror Short Film Competition at LMU
A new horror film competition at Loyola Marymount University brings emerging filmmakers to the big screen—where five finalists will compete live, with a pathway to Indie Short Fest.
March 2026 Award Nominations
Indie Short Fest is pleased to announce the award nominations for March 2026 edition. These projects were selected from a competitive
Monthly Top Winner Now Receives a 1-Year Dehancer Pro Subscription
A new partnership brings powerful film emulation tools to our top winners.
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.