The Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival returns for its landmark 21st edition from August 7–17, 2025, hosted once again at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles. Chosen from a record-breaking 7,000 submissions, this year promises to be the most dazzling and unforgettable festival yet with a strong slate of high-profile British entries … Read more
The Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival returns for its much-anticipated 20th edition from August 8-18, 2024. From over 6000 entries, over 400 films form this year’s anniversary program. This Friday, July 12, HollyShorts will share the entire 2024 selection on YouTube. Last year, the Academy granted the festival their 4th OSCAR®-qualifying award for Documentary Short … Read more
For the eighteenth year, HollyShorts will present its Academy qualifying Short Film Festival in person at TCL Chinese Theaters, Japan House Hollywood, and streaming on Bitpix TV. For the first time, ZEISS Cinematography is to sponsor the new HollyShorts ZEISS Achievement in Cinematography Award and participate in other festival events. “We are extremely excited to team up … Read more