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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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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

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FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

The Live Action Short Film category has long been one of the Academy Awards’ most quietly adventurous races. Free from box office pressures and studio mandates, these films often tackle bold themes with emotional immediacy, relying on performance, concept, and craft rather than scale. This year’s shortlist points to a particularly strong and varied field, and five titles stand out as the most likely nominees: A … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

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‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ & ‘The Singers’ Lead HollyShorts UK Awards as Festival Accelerates Global Growth

HollyShorts delivered a burst of Hollywood energy to London this week, closing its second U.K. edition with a packed awards ceremony at Vue Cinemas West End. Franz Böhm’s Rock, Paper, Scissors and Sam Davis’ The Singers dominated the evening, underscoring the event’s rising profile on the international festival circuit. Now Oscar-qualifying and rapidly scaling its global footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, HollyShorts UK drew filmmakers … Continue reading ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ & ‘The Singers’ Lead HollyShorts UK Awards as Festival Accelerates Global Growth

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REVIEW: Where Beauty Turns to Dread: The Haunting Power of SKIN

In SKIN, writer-director Urvashi Pathania delivers a haunting, emotionally resonant short that cuts deep into the psychological toll of colorism and the pursuit of self-worth. Following its world premiere at Fantasia, the film makes a striking US debut at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival, standing out as a searing blend of genre and cultural critique. The story follows a young Indian American woman who accompanies … Continue reading REVIEW: Where Beauty Turns to Dread: The Haunting Power of SKIN

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