21st Annual edition, set to take place in Los Angeles from August 13–23, 2026
By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/22/26 – Recognized as one of the world’s premier short film festivals and an Academy Award®-qualifying event, HollyShorts continues to showcase outstanding short-form storytelling from both emerging and established filmmakers worldwide. The festival’s lineup will feature narrative, documentary, animation, and episodic works, along with filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, networking opportunities, and special events celebrating the art of short filmmaking.
The Hollywood Times has proudly covered HollyShorts for many years and looks forward to continuing its support of one of the industry’s most respected showcases for short-form cinema. We also hope to once again partner with the festival as a media partner for the 2026 event.
For more information about the festival, visit HollyShorts Film Festival.
HollyShorts Film Festival
August 13–23, 2026
Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood Times looks forward to bringing readers interviews, reviews, and festival coverage from this celebrated annual event.
