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2026 film Series Winners
Los Angeles 2026
2026 Winners
Independent Short Film Winners
Jury
FLESH AND BLOOD
DIRECTOR
Nathan Presley
WRITER
Nathan Presley
PRODUCERS
Nathan Presley, Nick Richey, Carling French, Kit French, Will Bright
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabe Kimpson
SYNOPSIS
After a little girl loses the ability to speak, a determined psychologist breaks into a secluded church to treat the mute child against her fathers wishes, but as she begins to unearth the source of her trauma, something much more terrifying rises to the surface ...and into the room.
Audience
IMaGO
DIRECTOR
Ariel Zengotita
WRITER
Ariel Zengotita
PRODUCERS
Jua J. Arroyo, Colt Kozal, Sonia Rivera
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Tu Do
SYNOPSIS
As Ana's mom transforms into a giant insect, their codependent relationship becomes unbearable.
Student Film Winners
Jury
THE WITCH PRICKER & THE HARE
DIRECTOR
Brynn Mitchell
WRITERS
Mashael Alqahtani, Brynn Mitchell
PRODUCER
Anna Bohannan
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Zach Morrison
SCHOOL
American Film Institute
SYNOPSIS
During Scotland’s witch trials in the 17th century, an infamous witch pricker struggles to execute a particularly clever witch when their true identity is at risk of being exposed.
Audience
ARE YOU A FRIEND OF DOROTHY?
DIRECTOR
Andrés García
WRITERS
Andrés García, Bassel Z. Malhas
PRODUCERS
Andrés García, Santiago Mier, Alejandra Rosales
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Andres Felipe Bernal Farias
SCHOOL
New York Film Academy
SYNOPSIS
in the 1950s, Detective Neil is investigating an alleged case of sex perversion (Homosexuals) in a quiet apartment complex. As a dedicated enforcer of moral purity, Neil believes he is upholding the values of justice, liberty, and the American way. However, when he arrives at the scene, the case takes a dark turn. What begins as a routine investigation escalates into an act of unchecked brutality, forcing Neil to confront the true cost of his blind allegiance to the system.
Music Video Winners
Jury
lonely life - Codefendants
DIRECTORS
Ed Shiers, Jesse Davey
WRITERS
Ed Shiers, Jesse Davey
PRODUCER
Joanna DeLane
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Jesse Davey
SYNOPSIS
Trapped inside a brutal, high-security institution, Jacoby Shaddix fights to keep his mind from slipping away. Intercut with explosive performance footage from within a padded cell, Braindead follows his struggle against confinement, control, and the fear of losing himself. Featuring a cameo by Toby Morse, the video channels raw urgency and defiance as Shaddix battles to break free before he’s consumed.
Audience
GIDDY UP! - Shania Twain
DIRECTOR
Justin MARMO Marmorstein
WRITERS
Codefendants (Music & Lyrics)
PRODUCER
Joanna Delane
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Cesar Withingham
SYNOPSIS
Codefendants trapped inside a transparent cage as a trapped soul fights through noise, routine, and chaos until smashing free in a burst of punk rebellion.
