Oscar Nominees, Emmy Winners and Global Stars Assemble for HollyShorts 2026 Jury
The HollyShorts Film Festival has unveiled a powerhouse jury for its 22nd edition, with Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard, Alan Tudyk, Andrew Rannells, Katheryn Winnick, Kelly Marie Tran, David Cross and Rita Ora among the high-profile names set to honour the year’s best short films. Taking place 13–23 August at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, the Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying festival has assembled one of its strongest juries to date, bringing … Continue reading Oscar Nominees, Emmy Winners and Global Stars Assemble for HollyShorts 2026 Jury
HollyShorts Film Festival Unveils Full 2026 Programme and Official Poster
The Oscar®-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival has unveiled the full programme and official poster for its 22nd edition, with an expansive lineup of 430 films spanning narrative, documentary, animation, sports, music videos and emerging voices from around the world. Running August 13–23, 2026, across the TCL Chinese Theatres and Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, the festival once again cements its position as one of the industry’s … Continue reading HollyShorts Film Festival Unveils Full 2026 Programme and Official Poster
Coco Jourdana on Turning Personal Trauma Into Tribeca Drama ‘FAULT’: “It Was the First Time I Truly Voiced the Pain I Had Been Carrying”
Premiering at the Tribeca Festival, FAULT is an emotionally charged drama inspired by actress Coco Jourdana’s own experiences. Rather than focusing solely on the abuse itself, the film explores the lasting effects of trauma, examining how survivors navigate healing, identity, and resilience long after the initial experience. Set against the intensely competitive world of professional tennis, FAULT uses sport as both a literal setting and a metaphor for the … Continue reading Coco Jourdana on Turning Personal Trauma Into Tribeca Drama ‘FAULT’: “It Was the First Time I Truly Voiced the Pain I Had Been Carrying”
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL – COWBOY is a Gripping Ride
COWBOY is an ambitious debut from filmmaker Nathan Grubbs that blends the grit of a classic western with the emotional sweep of a redemption drama. Set in the overlooked corners of New Orleans, the film follows Juno, a war veteran living on society’s margins whose desperate attempt to reclaim his former life spirals into tragedy when a botched heist takes a tragic turn. Grubbs, who also … Continue reading RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL – COWBOY is a Gripping Ride
TRIBECA SHORTS – GETAR HERO Brings Cowboys to Mumbai in One of Tribeca’s Most Exciting Short Film Premieres
Getar Hero delivers a bold and exhilarating reimagining of the Western One of the most inventive short films premiering at this year’s Tribeca Festival, Getar Hero delivers a bold and exhilarating reimagining of the Western, transporting one of cinema’s most iconic archetypes from the American frontier to the bustling streets of Mumbai. Directed by Teddy Stern and produced by Sneha Mehta under their creative partnership Sneddy, the visually … Continue reading TRIBECA SHORTS – GETAR HERO Brings Cowboys to Mumbai in One of Tribeca’s Most Exciting Short Film Premieres
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