The impact of Short Cinema and the Venice Shorts of LA

David Jones
Jun 29
2 min read

Updated: Jun 29

The influence of short films and their global impact across fiction, documentary, and various genres is undeniable. Venice Shorts of Los Angeles is dedicated to promoting and showcasing international and American short films across different genres through its seasonal competition and hybrid annual screenings, which include both digital and theatrical presentations in LA each year. It is crucial for Venice Shorts members to acknowledge and promote the significance of short filmmaking.

The festival committee is composed of directors, indie filmmakers, writers, critics, distributors and international artists who vote for the best entries in each category every season, along with a programming team that selects the annual nominees for theater screenings. It is crucial for Venice Shorts members to acknowledge and promote the significance of short filmmaking. The festival is devoted to short films of all genres and independent artists worldwide. The seasonal indie festival has gained significant popularity, with annual screenings selling out in theaters such as the Fine Arts Theatre in LA, marking a significant accomplishment for an indie short film festival.

The festival's alumni include Oscar winners and nominees like Gus Van Sant, Jeremy Irons, Eric Roberts, Ross Kauffman, and Jessica Chastain. The festival seeks to discover indie film projects while also encouraging established industry figures to participate in the creation of short films as producers, directors, actors, and writers. We at LA Indies are thrilled to announce the latest seasonal winners of the Venice Shorts of Los Angeles.

Best Narrative Film

Where The Light Gets In

Director: Clare-Louise English