Latest Winners announced by Venice Shorts of LA
- David Jones
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Venice Shorts of Los Angeles is a yearly event showcasing live screenings of short films from all genres at different venues in LA, such as the Fine Arts Theatre. It also celebrates and promotes short films through an IMDb-qualifying seasonal competition in partnership with the LA Indies magazine committee. Recognizing and promoting the impact of short filmmaking is essential for Venice Shorts.

“The founding of Venice Beach in 1905 coincided perfectly with the rise of Hollywood. Abbot Kinney’s “Fantasy By The Sea” was just starting as the emerging film industry relocated to California for its consistent sunshine. Over the next hundred years, Hollywood’s link with Venice would entertain millions globally. We are delighted to announce the seasonal winners of the Venice Shorts.

The festival's alumni include Oscar winners and nominees such as Gus Van Sant, Jeremy Irons, Eric Roberts, Ross Kauffman, and Jessica Chastain. The festival aims to discover indie film projects and encourages established industry figures to participate in short film creation as producers, directors, actors, and writers. Venice Shorts has featured renowned film industry figures alongside emerging talents from the U.S. and internationally. Venice Shorts is committed to recognizing and promoting the power of short filmmaking, dedicating itself to short films of all genres and independent artists from around the world. The seasonal competition and annual screening events are highly popular.
Here are the winners of the latest edition:
Best Narrative Film & Best Director
Eyes Shut Club
Director: Aymeric Bolé

Best Documentary
Grandfather's Orchard
Director: John Maidman

Honorable Mention Documentary
Living Undone
Director: Amanda Kasmira Cryer

Best Indie Short
Marter
Director: Christian Alsan

Best First Time Filmmaker
Christopher Ray Jackson
American Clay

Best Actress
Jade Phan-Gia
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Best Actor
Arnaud Fiore
Eye Shut Club

Best Experimental
AnteApocalypse
Director: Ilie Stepa

Best Animation
The Whistle
Director: Greg Franklin

Best Web/TV Pilot-Series
Conscious Co-Working
Director: Matt Crowe

Best LGBTQ
Always Azizam
Director: Shayan Ebrahim

Honorable Mention LGBTQ
Til' Death do us part
Director: Miranda Wear

Best Thriller
The End of Our Own Making
Director: Cam Patterson

Best Science Fiction
Human Resource
Director: Henry Chaisson

Best Music Video
Psychohappy
Director: Isabella Vizetta

Best Horror
Pest Kontrol
Director: Brendan Miles

Best Comedy
Stalk This Way
Director: Zachary Boulton

Best Producer
Xiaowen Wang
2035

Best Cinematographer
Kaspar Hornikel
Marter

Best Editor
Qiqi Deng
Echoes

Best Composer
Jordan Paul Rousseau
Orage

Best Youth Actress & Best Female Director
Aurora Iler
Grape

Best Student Film
Night Hags
Director: Kiley Evans Mahoney

Honorable Mention Female Director
Sheila Moylette
Our Father

Best Screenplay
Fruit de Mer
John Christopher Klauder
