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Short Film

Must-See Films at HollyShorts Film Festival 2026

With more than 430 films screening at this year’s Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival (August 13–23), narrowing the lineup isn’t easy. Here are standout shorts that should be high on your watchlist: Meeting Your Maker (Dir. Gregory J.M. Kasunich | Starring Jonathan Kite, Thomas Lennon, Lenny Jacobson & The Sklar Brothers) A brilliantly original comedy with a delightfully offbeat premise, Meeting Your Maker blends big laughs with surprisingly thoughtful ideas about identity … Continue reading Must-See Films at HollyShorts Film Festival 2026

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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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Awards Season

The Films Cutting Into Awards Season: SNIPPED and The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong

Two award recognized short films, one fiction and one documentary, are prompting an unexpected yet overdue conversation within the global film community. SNIPPED and THE GUY WHO GOT CUT WRONG approach the subject of circumcision from sharply different creative angles, yet both are earning critical acclaim for bringing humor, vulnerability, and cultural insight to a topic rarely examined on screen. Together, they represent a growing … Continue reading The Films Cutting Into Awards Season: SNIPPED and The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong

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