Oscar-Winning Zoe Saldaña Joins Palestinian-American Short Film It’s Complicated as Executive Producer Ahead of HollyShorts Premiere July 22, 2026 Los Angeles, CA – Esteemed actress Zoe Saldaña, recipient of an Academy Award in 2025 for her compelling performance in Emilia Perez, has officially… Continue Reading
Our Child: Anatole Sloan’s Debut Short Explores Surrogacy, Tradition, and Power Dynamics in Hong Kong July 17, 2026 "Our Child," a compelling Hong Kong and United Kingdom co-production, marks the auspicious debut fiction short film from British Chinese filmmaker Anatole Sloan. This… Continue Reading
‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker’s Dad Jeff Barker to Write, Direct Horror Short Starring Dane Cook (Exclusive) July 14, 2026 Filmmaker Jeff Barker, a seasoned screenwriter and father of Obsession director Curry Barker, is poised to make his directorial debut with the psychological horror… Continue Reading
Docook (2023) by Solami Habu Animation Short Review July 13, 2026 Solami Habu, a distinguished alumna of Musashino Art University’s Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences, has garnered significant acclaim for her animated short film,… Continue Reading
Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: A New Anthology Series Launches to Champion Short Fiction July 13, 2026 The landscape of science fiction and fantasy literature is constantly evolving, with a burgeoning number of short stories, novelettes, and novellas being published across… Continue Reading
83rd Venice International Film Festival Unveils Official Selection for Orizzonti Short Films Competition July 11, 2026 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia and led by Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, has officially finalized the lineup… Continue Reading
Star Wars: Visions Short "Black" Earns Primetime Emmy Nomination, Competing Against Esteemed Animated Series July 9, 2026 The acclaimed animated short "Black," a collaborative effort between director Shinya Ohira and animation studio david production, has achieved a significant milestone by securing… Continue Reading
Fantasia 2026 Unveils Expansive Asian Short Film Lineup for Its 30th Edition July 3, 2026 The Fantasia International Film Festival, a preeminent institution in the world of genre cinema, has announced an expansive and meticulously curated selection of Asian… Continue Reading
Hidaka Yamada’s ‘shady’ Illuminates Japan’s Youth Social Issues at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 July 1, 2026 Hidaka Yamada, an acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style honed through years in commercial and promotional video production, has brought a potent… Continue Reading
Sandiwara (2026) by Sean Baker Short Film Review June 24, 2026 Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sean Baker, renowned for his authentic portrayals of marginalized communities and vibrant subcultures, has unveiled "Sandiwara," a ten-minute short film that… Continue Reading
