By Mabel Pais

Screening

Director ADAM J GRAVES’s ‘ANUJA’

 Co-Producer MURUGAN THIRUCHELVAM’s 

‘AN ANGEL ON OXFORD STREET’ 

And many, many more

The Oscar® Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL returns for its much-anticipated annual 20th edition. HollyShorts screenings will take place from August 8-18th. This year’s hybrid celebration of short films takes place in person, with screenings at the world-renowned TCL Chinese Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 3rd Level, Hollywood, CA, 90028 and virtually through the official festival streaming platform, BITPIX. The annual awards gala takes place on August 18.

From over 6000 entries, over 400 films form this year’s anniversary program. On Friday, July 12, HollyShorts shared the entire 2024 selection on YouTube. For the complete list of films and more information, visit hollyshorts.com.

Last year, the Academy® granted the festival their 4th OSCAR®-qualifying award for Documentary Short Film, this accolade joined their other three top awards, Best Short Film Grand Prize, Best Short Animation and Best Short Live Action. The winners of these awards will be eligible for consideration for a 2025 Academy® Award.

Some of the HollyShorts Festival categories are

DOCUMENTARY, LIVE ACTION, ANIMATION, SCI-FI, MUSIC VIDEO, WEB SERIES, MIDNIGHT MADNESS, PODCAST, TELEVISION.

Learn more at hollyshorts.com.

INAUGURAL SPORTS CATEGORY

HollyShorts has also launched an inaugural Sports category with NBA Champion, Metta World Peace as the head judge.

TICKETS

For tickets and passes, visit hollyshorts2024.eventive.org/passes/buy.

HollyShorts Films

HollyShorts is devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panels and forums. The festival showcases the top short films produced in 40 minutes or less. Learn more at hollyshorts.com.

(Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)