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HollyShorts Film Festival

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

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OSCAR DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM BAREFOOT EMPRESS – Age does not hold back progression; you are as old as you want to be

A film review by: Sonya McCloud BAREFOOT EMPRESS is a wonderful heart-warming film. How can anyone watch this film and not get inspired or well up with emotion and just endlessly clap at the achievement of Karthyayani Amma, she is ninety-six years young and went to primary school to learn to read and write, just penning this is an overwhelming experience. BAREFOOT EMPRESS is a … Continue reading OSCAR DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM BAREFOOT EMPRESS – Age does not hold back progression; you are as old as you want to be

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FULL PICTURE Director Jacob Reed “Nobody could see her wheelchair, so for the first time in her adult life, it was up to her whether or not to make it a part of the conversation”

We got the chance to talk to Director Jacob Reed and the writer/star Santina Muha of the fascinating documentary short film FULL PICTURE which could have you questioning your own unconscious bias. Covid changed the way we communicate, we got used to just seeing a face in a box and not the Full Picture. Santina Muha and director Jacob Reed created a social experiment, how … Continue reading FULL PICTURE Director Jacob Reed “Nobody could see her wheelchair, so for the first time in her adult life, it was up to her whether or not to make it a part of the conversation”

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