# HollyShorts Film Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hollyshorts-film-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-07T11:37:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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

### 2026-08-07: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hollyshorts-film-festival-returns-for-22nd-year

### 2026-08-01: 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.”

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hollyshorts-film-festival-2026-returns-to-hollywood-with-lgbtq-and-award-winning-shorts

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