Ruby Lovell Recognized with Three NAEJ 2025 Finalist Nominations — A Spotlight on Independent Voices
Three NAEJ nominations honor Ruby Lovell’s commitment to sharing the stories, talent, and excitement of filmmaking with audiences everywhere.
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Saudi Comedy “Saeed’s Day” Named Best Short of November 2025 at Indie Short Fest
With humor, heart, and a keen eye for everyday detail, “Saeed’s Day” transforms a chaotic morning into a resonant cinematic experience.
Other Standout Winners of November 2025 at Indie Short Fest
This edition’s Awards of Excellence go to “A King’s Curtain” and “Satomi,” two films distinguished by their disciplined craft and consistent cinematic vision.
Short Scrip Competition of November 2025
From a gripping Midwestern period drama to eco-folklore, social-media horror, and immigrant realism, November’s Short Script Competition delivers one of its most diverse and compelling selections.
Indie Short Fest Announces November 2025 Award Winners
We are pleased to unveil the award winners of November 2025 edition. The full list is presented below in two
November 2025: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)
Learn more about the 8 nominees for Best Short of November, contenders for the special jury awards of this season. All award winners, from the different sections, will be announced shortly.
November 2025 Award Nominations
Indie Short Fest is pleased to announce the award nominations for November 2025 edition. These projects were selected from a competitive
Electric Youth: Los Angeles Drama “Dizzy” Named Best Short of October
On a hallucinatory night in suburban LA, two best friends steal a car, drop acid, and spiral through chaos and revelation — a kaleidoscopic ride through youth, freedom, and fragile innocence.
Other Standout Winners of October 2025 at Indie Short Fest
From apocalyptic reflection to intimate confession, the October 2025 edition of Indie Short Fest honors two powerful films that confront fear, morality, and the human condition with cinematic grace and emotional truth.
Short Scrip Competition of October 2025
From luminous sci-fi allegory to intimate psychological horror, the October 2025 Short Script Competition honors five works celebrated for their originality, emotion, and cinematic vision.