Tag: HollyShorts 2026
It’s Complicated Turns Palestinian Identity, Language and Friendship Into an Act...
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/30/26 – The first reason I selected It’s Complicated for my HollyShorts coverage was the name attached as...
See You, Soon Brings a Powerful Story of Grief and Brotherhood...
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/21/26 - Some films speak quietly but leave a lasting impact. Writer-director Jay Pendarvis Jr.’s See You, Soon...
“Pigeons” Takes Flight at HollyShorts 2026
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/22/26 - Pigeons, directed by Amos Sussigan and featuring the voice of Andy Serkis, is among the animated highlights...
Meeting Your Maker Finds Heart and Humor in an Existential Puppet...
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/25/26 - Meeting Your Maker, the award-winning dark comedy from writer-director Gregory JM Kasunich, takes a wonderfully unconventional approach...
Last Man Up Brings Its Explosive Examination of Toxic Masculinity to...
By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/22/26 – Following its premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Last Man Up continues its festival...
Saba Soars Into HollyShorts 2026 with a Poignant Exploration of Grief,...
Liron Topaz’s animated short Saba brings its moving exploration of grief, love and memory to the 2026 HollyShorts Film Festival.
The 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film...
Sweetwater Explores Grief in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/22/26 – Directed by Michael Keaton, Sweetwater is a poignant and timely short film about grief, memory and...
The Kalgan Horse Brings a Powerful Coming-of-Age Story to HollyShorts 2026
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/23/26 – Following its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Zichen Zhao’s The Kalgan Horse will make...
Chop Cheese: A Flavorful Coming-of-Age Comedy with Heart
By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/22/26 - Michael Gandolfini and Christopher Meloni lead Chop Cheese, Sophia Meloni’s lively coming-of-age comedy filled with...
The 2026 HollyShorts Film Festival Schedule Is Live, Start Planning Your...
The 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival returns to Hollywood August 13–23, 2026. Explore the newly released schedule, screenings, panels, Q&As and All-Access Pass information.
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