HollyShorts Announces Honorees Ahead of 20th Annual Festival!

As we approach the kickoff the the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, those inside the putting on one of the world’s largest and best short film fests have been busy making announcements, selections and more ahead of the start of the celebrations. This includes the announcement of four special honorees that will be awarded forContinue reading “HollyShorts Announces Honorees Ahead of 20th Annual Festival!”

HollyShorts Announces Panels For 20th Annual Festival And 3 Day Alta Global Media Film Summit!

With the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival just days away from kicking off, the announcement was made about their slate of panels that will take place during the festivities. To add to this big news, it was also announced that prior to the panel schedule, Alta Global Media (co-founded by HollyShorts co-founder Theo Dumont) willContinue reading “HollyShorts Announces Panels For 20th Annual Festival And 3 Day Alta Global Media Film Summit!”

BitPix Presents “Anaïs” + Q & A with Director Hélène Hadjiyianni

We’re deep into the start of festival season, and there is no event quite like the HollyShorts Film Festival. With the ten day festival coming soon, we wanted to give a special sneak preview to some of the films that we think will be truly special. This includes the documentary short Anaïs, the story ofContinue reading “BitPix Presents “Anaïs” + Q & A with Director Hélène Hadjiyianni”

BitPix Presents “Karita” + Review With Virginia de Witt!

A coming-of-age story set in a foreign land, Katrita is a fantastic short film by writer, director and star Virginia de Witt, which saw its debut at the influential Dances With Films Festival that was held recently. The film sees de Witt’s character Nico in Japan, socializing at a bar with her friend and co-worker,Continue reading “BitPix Presents “Karita” + Review With Virginia de Witt!”

June HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

Halfway through the year, and we’re just getting going. With the big annual festival only a few short months away, we’re gearing up for an incredible showing, and that includes the impressive selection of films we have for you this month. But that being said, we’re doing things a bit different this time, as ourContinue reading “June HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

HollyShorts Extended Submission Deadline Arrives!

So many people are looking for their way into the film and entertainment industry, and HollyShorts has been one of the most impacting methods in recent years of doing just that. Through the HollyShorts Screenplay Competition, winners have gotten their projects made, thanks to the HollyShorts Film Festival, producing partners 88th Street Productions and aContinue reading “HollyShorts Extended Submission Deadline Arrives!”

May 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

It’s amazing to think that the year is nearly half over already, and that we’ve already seen so many amazing short films throughout the last several months. But here we are yet again with another slate of films from some incredibly talented filmmakers, including a selection of films that come from a collaboration with theContinue reading “May 2024 HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

April HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!

This is a special screening, with HollyShorts partnering with the International Youth Media Summit to show off some of the projects these special people have made to help raise awareness about various topics that are plaguing the world. Violence, poverty, discrimination and more are all on the menu as we screen films from the nextContinue reading “April HollyShorts Monthly Screenings!”

HollyShorts Named One Of The 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee!

Each year, the prestigious MovieMaker.com releases their list of 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee, a list of some of the best festivals in the world that don’t get quite the attention that festivals such as SXSW or Cannes tend to get. Among this year’s selections is the illustrious HollyShorts Film Festival, which willContinue reading “HollyShorts Named One Of The 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee!”

HollyShorts Announces New Sports Short Film Category!

Today, HollyShorts made an incredible announcement with the news that they will be adding a new category, starting at this year’s festival. With its 20th anniversary coming up with this year’s festivities, this big announcement will launch the careers of a whole new generation of filmmakers whose love of the game, whichever game that is,Continue reading “HollyShorts Announces New Sports Short Film Category!”