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HollyShorts Film Festival 2026

Entities: HollyShorts Film Festival · James Cromwell · TCL Chinese Theatre · TCL Chinese Theatres · Hollywood

Overview

The 22nd annual HollyShorts Film Festival is scheduled to take place from August 13 to August 23, 2026. The Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying event will be held at venues including the TCL Chinese Theatre and Ovation Hollywood, as well as online.

The festival features a diverse lineup of approximately 430 short films, with highlights including a strong selection of LGBTQIA+ stories and various animated works. Featured animations include "Living with a Visionary," a film about caregiving and Parkinson's disease, and the Los Angeles premiere of Jessica Rizk's "Cracked," a 2D animation exploring themes of urban alienation.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    HollyShorts Film Festival returns for 22nd year

    The 22nd HollyShorts Film Festival runs from August 13–23 in Hollywood and online, featuring premieres such as Jessica Rizk's animated short,

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    HollyShorts Film Festival 2026 Returns to Hollywood with LGBTQ+ and Award-Winning Shorts

    The HollyShorts Film Festival returns Aug 13‑23, 2026 in Hollywood, showcasing 430 shorts with a prominent LGBTQ+ program and the award‑winning animated film “Living with a Visionary.”

Sources

canyon-news.com · hollywoodtimes.net · indieactivity.com · weeklywilson.com