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Latest Winners announced by Venice Shorts of LA

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.


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“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.


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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


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Best Documentary

Grandfather's Orchard

Director: John Maidman



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Honorable Mention Documentary

Living Undone

Director: Amanda Kasmira Cryer



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Best Indie Short

Marter

Director: Christian Alsan 



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Best First Time Filmmaker

Christopher Ray Jackson

American Clay



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Best Actress

Jade Phan-Gia

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Best Actor

Arnaud Fiore

Eye Shut Club



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Best Experimental

AnteApocalypse

Director: Ilie Stepa



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Best Animation

The Whistle

Director: Greg Franklin



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Best Web/TV Pilot-Series

Conscious Co-Working

Director: Matt Crowe



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Best LGBTQ

Always Azizam

Director: Shayan Ebrahim



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Honorable Mention LGBTQ

Til' Death do us part

Director: Miranda Wear



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Best Thriller

The End of Our Own Making

Director: Cam Patterson



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Best Science Fiction

Human Resource

Director: Henry Chaisson



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Best Music Video

Psychohappy

Director: Isabella Vizetta



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Best Horror

Pest Kontrol

Director: Brendan Miles


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Best Comedy

Stalk This Way

Director: Zachary Boulton


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Best Producer

Xiaowen Wang

2035


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Best Cinematographer

Kaspar Hornikel

Marter



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Best Editor

Qiqi Deng

Echoes



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Best Composer

Jordan Paul Rousseau

Orage



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Best Youth Actress & Best Female Director

Aurora Iler

Grape


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Best Student Film

Night Hags

Director: Kiley Evans Mahoney



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Honorable Mention Female Director

Sheila Moylette

Our Father


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Best Screenplay

Fruit de Mer

John Christopher Klauder



 
 
 
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