November 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

We’re nearing the end of the year, but even with so many incredible films already celebrated, we still have a few more to show before the calendar rolls into 2025. With this being the penultimate screening of the year, we’re rounding out 2024 with some truly special films from a group of very talented creators.Continue reading “November 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

Inaugural Selections Announced For First Ever HollyShorts London!

The HollyShorts Film Festival is going international with the announcement of the first ever HollyShorts London, a smaller but still impactful gathering of some of the most creative and well-regarded films in this medium. While it has only 63 selections, as opposed to the hundreds the American version of the festival, but only starting itsContinue reading “Inaugural Selections Announced For First Ever HollyShorts London!”

October 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

It’s been a bit since we’ve had the chance to check out some new and upcoming short films, but after our short break to recover from the HollyShorts Film Festival, we’re back and ready to check out these mostly horror themed shorts that will fit in right with the season! With Halloween right around theContinue reading “October 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

HollyShorts Announces Winners From 20th Annual Film Festival!

The Oscar qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival has just wrapped up it’s 20th year, and with it comes the big reveal of this year’s winners. With hundreds of films screened at this year’s festivities, there was a ton of amazing titles to choose from. After last night’s announcement of the nominees from the festivities, it’s nowContinue reading “HollyShorts Announces Winners From 20th Annual Film Festival!”

HollyShorts Announces Awards Nominees!

The 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival has wrapped up, but the final screenings won’t be the last we hear from those at the event. One of the biggest perks of submitting to HollyShorts is the chance to win big at the Festival, with some prizes being financial, and some even allowing filmmakers to become eligibleContinue reading “HollyShorts Announces Awards Nominees!”

HollyShorts 2024 Closing Night + 5 Questions With Danny Farber!

It’s finally here. The final night of the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. With hundreds of films from incredible talents, this has been a festival for the ages, and these last screenings are the perfect selection to round out the celebration. Starting early with our second Midnight Madness block, then coming back later in theContinue reading “HollyShorts 2024 Closing Night + 5 Questions With Danny Farber!”

HollyShorts 2024 Day 9 Highlights + 5 Questions With Jammal Lemy!

We’re nearing the final day of the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, and while we’re sad to be gearing up to say goodbye, we still have so much more to show off from these amazing filmmakers. With screening blocks featuring Animation, Social Impact, the SAGindie selected films, Romance and a block of films from theContinue reading “HollyShorts 2024 Day 9 Highlights + 5 Questions With Jammal Lemy!”

HollyShorts 2024 Day 8 Highlights + 5 Questions With Jean de Meuron!

We’re onto Day 8 of the festival, and it’s been quite the showing thus far! With another five blocks of screenings, some of the biggest names and most impactful films are still to come, with blocks of International films, Latinx projects, more Documentaries, the VFX block, and another screening of Dramas to fill the screensContinue reading “HollyShorts 2024 Day 8 Highlights + 5 Questions With Jean de Meuron!”

5 Questions With Doomscroll Director Mikey Riva!

Director Mikey Riva’s contribution to this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival is a wonderful, silly and hilarious six minute short that focuses on three friends, looking to reconnect as they spend time on a remote island. After a night of awkward conversation, a bit of weed and a strange book, their time together changes drastically, asContinue reading “5 Questions With Doomscroll Director Mikey Riva!”

HollyShorts 2024 Day 5 Highlights + 5 Questions With Masha Egieva!

Today marks the halfway point of the festival, but there’s still so much left to see! In the back half of the screening schedule, we’re in for a ton of excellent selections, including those from today’s blocks. With Kids and Family, International films, Period Pieces, Crime Dramas and Music Videos, there should be a tonContinue reading “HollyShorts 2024 Day 5 Highlights + 5 Questions With Masha Egieva!”