Dont' miss the latest winners of LA Indie Shorts
- David Jones
- Sep 20
- 1 min read
LA Indie Shorts is an international competition and annual screening event located in Los Angeles, dedicated to short filmmaking, indie cinema, and arthouse filmmakers across various genres from both U.S. and international creators. The festival's committee acknowledges narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, and a variety of genres worldwide. The significance of short filmmaking and its impact on the film industry is undeniable, with numerous projects highlighting its power. This event not only provides a platform for showcasing outstanding short films but also offers a competitive space for both international and American short filmmakers to showcase their creative work. Filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and cultures come together to share their unique stories, perspectives, and artistic visions, making this festival a melting pot of cinematic talent and innovation.

Here are the winners:
Best Indie Short
Hell's Half-Acre: Sojourn
Director: Nicholas Nicastro

Best Narrative
SILENT GIRL
Director: Catherine Israel

Best Animation
91 Times Smash
Director: Yuxin Yang

Best Experimental
Äned am Bärg (Yonderland)
Director: Renée Steffen, Li Tavor

Best Student Film
Old Old
Director: Sheung Yin Tam

Best Sci-Fi
Spark
Director: Zoi Naum

Best Comedy
Tracey
Director: Gino Lynch

Best Script
YOU FUCKIN' BITCH
Daniel Doble

Best Director
Russ Emanuel
The Assassin's Apprentice 2: Silbadores of the Canary Islands

Best Cinematographer
Zadok Pearlstein
Generational

Best Female Director
Jen Lytle
Moments of Truth: Timing

Best Music Video
SACREBLEU - Chapter 1
Director: Clement Oberto

Best Actor
Michael Laux
TPW 7

Best Actress
Ana Gorayeb
The Big Fight

Best First Time Filmmaker
Easy Money
Director: Daragh Twomey

Best Composer
Cathryn S Davis
Spirit of Grays Harbor





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