5 Questions With Maria Brendle

As we make our way towards the upcoming 94th Oscars, it seemed like a prime opportunity to take a look at a film that has been shortlisted for the approaching awards ceremony. An incredible film focused on a tough topic, Ala Kachuu (Take and Run) puts a spotlight on a terrifying practice, that of brideContinue reading “5 Questions With Maria Brendle”

5 Questions With Léo Berne & Raphaël Rodriguez

With awards season quickly approaching, now felt like a good time to have a conversation with one of the short films that ahs been put on the shortlist for the upcoming 94th Oscars! Directors of the incredible Censor Of Dreams, a film we covered recently in our spotlight of films from the Salaud Morrisset distributionContinue reading “5 Questions With Léo Berne & Raphaël Rodriguez”

5 Questions With Gaetano Naccarato

Filmed during the pandemic, filmmaker Gaetano Naccarato’s new film Farmer: A Way Of Life talks about the damage done to the planet by industrial farming, and what must be done to give back to the Earth and live more sustainably. Given the passion it takes to deliver such an incredible film at such a difficultContinue reading “5 Questions With Gaetano Naccarato”

5 Questions With Yasmine Bresson!

A heartwarming film about an otter who adopts themselves into a family of pebbles, I Am A Pebble is a wonderfully beautiful animated film. Produced by a team of students for their graduation film, I Am A Pebble has been so beloved by those who have seen it that it was voted best animated shortContinue reading “5 Questions With Yasmine Bresson!”

December 2021 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

As we wind down the year, it’s time for one more look at some of the best short films the world has to offer, as HollyShorts is proud to screen a group of projects from some incredibly talented creators. This month’s screening contains films from multiple genres and styles, but they all have at leastContinue reading “December 2021 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

5 Questions With Lindiwe Suttle Müller-Westernhagen

One of the most hyped films of the years HollyShorts Film Festival, Desmond’s Not Here Anymore drew rave reviews from everyone who got the chance to see it. A powerful family drama about a woman taking care of their mother, who is suffering from dementia, takes us on a deep and emotional journey through pain,Continue reading “5 Questions With Lindiwe Suttle Müller-Westernhagen”

HollyShorts To Honor UK Film Selections With London Reception!

HollyShorts made the announcement today that to celebrate the incredible films that have come from the UK in the past several years.  Over the past two HollyShorts Film Festivals, there have been an impressive number of entries, boasting Academy Award and BAFTA nominees and winners among its list of entrants. With 30 entries in lastContinue reading “HollyShorts To Honor UK Film Selections With London Reception!”

HollyShorts + Kodak Hold Special Celebration

In a special event held by the HollyShorts Film Festival and Kodak, an illustrious celebration was held on October 11th in beautiful Bell Canyon, California. The event brought some amazing talents and influential executives together for an opportunity to get together and build the relationships that could potentially form some of the next great filmsContinue reading “HollyShorts + Kodak Hold Special Celebration”

HollyShorts 2021 Closing Night Highlights + Q&A With Sally Rubin

We’ve made it to the final night of the festival, with so many incredible short films featured this year. The final night features some major standouts as well, some of which will be highlighted here. At the end of the highlights will be a “5 Questions With” installment with Sally Rubin, a wonderful filmmaker whoseContinue reading “HollyShorts 2021 Closing Night Highlights + Q&A With Sally Rubin”

HollyShorts 2021 Day 7 (Sept. 29th) Highlights + Q&A With Serhat Karaaslan

While the festival is nearing its close, we still have so much to see and so many wonderful films to enjoy. This penultimate day has a full schedule of talented filmmakers giving us incredible stories, such as the story by today’s “5 Questions With” guest, Serhat Karaaslan, whose film The Criminals shows us the journeyContinue reading “HollyShorts 2021 Day 7 (Sept. 29th) Highlights + Q&A With Serhat Karaaslan”