Do not miss the latest winners of LA Indie Shorts

LA Indie Shorts is an international competition and annual screening event based in Los Angeles, focused on short filmmaking, indie cinema, and arthouse filmmakers from various genres, featuring creators from both the U.S. and abroad. The festival's committee recognizes narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, and a wide range of genres globally. The importance of short filmmaking and its influence on the film industry is undeniable, with many projects showcasing its power. This event not only provides a platform for presenting exceptional short films but also offers a competitive arena for both international and American short filmmakers to display their creative work. Filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and cultures unite to share their unique stories, perspectives, and artistic visions, making this festival a melting pot of cinematic talent and innovation.

Best Indie Short

The Tooth Fairy

Director: Trey Lyford

Best Narrative

Windward Spirits: Tides of Hope

Director: Jaleel Sampay

Best Documentary

City of Smoke

Director: Nadia Akbar, Alicia Chiang

Best Animation

The Haunted Saxophone

Directors: Ron Campbell, Katarina Fink

Best Experimental

The Crossing

Director: Mike Tyus

Best Student Film

Reflections of Us

Director: Sanna Lexhed

Best Sci-Fi

Memoria Obscura

Directors: David Christopher Nelson, Connor Ryan

Best Comedy

Nice To Meet You

Director: Kim Acquarelli

Best Director

The Moneyshot

Director: Phillip Darlington

Best Script

SCREW

Thomas Newman

Best Cinematographer

Isaac Park

Road 21

Best Actor

Conor McGee

Los Angeles

Best Actress

Grace Aiello Antczak

Potential Side Effects

Best Music Video

I Drink

Matt Helderman

Best First Time Filmmaker

Battle Of Mole Hill

Director: Joey Brooks

Best Female Director

Whitney Engstrom

Stinky Fish

Best Composer

Dorian Allali

Swimming Up Stream