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HollyShorts Film Festival
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HollyShorts Film Festival

HollyShorts Film Festival

April 3, 2026Los Angeles, USA

An Oscar-qualifying event, HollyShorts is highly regarded by industry professionals and acquisition executives, making it a primary gateway for short filmmakers seeking Hollywood representation and distribution. It offers high industry visibility and acts as a critical market accelerator.

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High industry visibility, Oscar-qualifying status. Acts as a critical market accelerator, offering direct exposure to talent agents, distributors, and producers.

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Short films across all genres.

Dates & details

Deadline
Regular deadline: April 3, 2026. Late deadline: May 8, 2026. Extended deadline: June 1, 2026.
Language
No specific requirement (implied English, but foreign films with subtitles accepted)
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Not specified
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Not specified (tiered entry fees implied by deadlines)

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