Monday, August 17, 2015
The 11th edition of the HollyShorts Film Festival continues this week at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
HollyShorts kicked off the event with a star-studded opening night this past Thursday, August 13th, with screenings of short films starring Rose McGowan, Jason Patric, Sharon Lawrence, Rose McIver, Beth Grant, Robert Forster, Jennifer Morrison, Josh Lawson, Portia Doubleday and Carly Chaikin.
Due to this years large attendance the films showed simultaneously on two screens.
Among the standouts on opening night were Chris Ekstein’s “The Weight of Blood and Stone” and “Dissonance” by Bryan Cox.
Eli Roth’s preview of “The Green Inferno” provided the appropriate jumps in what seems to be an exciting thriller due for release this September.
The opening night energy was evident in the lobby of the Chinese as filmmakers, celebrities and their guests mingled before and after the showings.
A large crowd showed up later to party at the OHM Nightclub with the festival providing an open bar and music from DJ Amani Experience.
Among the film programs coming up this week are Documentary Shorts, today at noon. Sci Fi Fantasty Films tonight at 7:30. Women In Film on 8/18 at 2:30pm, Coming of Age on 8/19 at 2:30pm and Films That Inspire The World on 8/21 at 7:30 pm.
Upcoming HollyShorts Seminars include, “Music Videos:The Experimental Sandbox” and “Forging a future for Female Filmakers.”
HollyShorts is the largest annual gathering of short form movies in Los Angeles with over 400 pieces of short form content being showcased in competition.
If you’re interested in short films, this is the Hollywood festival that is not to be missed.
For a full schedule of remaining events visit:http://www.hollyshorts.com
Photos © Nicholas Scarpinato
UPDATE: AUGUST 21, 2015
The HollyShorts Award winners were announced and presented last night in front of a standing room only crowd at OHM nightclub in Hollywood.
Here is a list of winners:
The Grand Jury Award Presented by Company 3 went to Moon Molson for his short THE BRAVEST, THE BOLDEST.
Best Director went to Annie Silverstein for SKUNK.
Best Animation went to THE OCEANMAKER by Lucas Martell
Best VFX went to DISSONANCE by Till Nowak
Best Film Shot in LA presented by FilmLA went to TOM IN AMERICA by Flavio Alves
The Louisiana Film Prize a $10,000 prize for Best Screenplay went to THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX EDUCATION by L. Elizabeth Powers
The Evil Slave $10,000 Best Screenplay Award went to LUNCHBOX BRIGADE by Kyle Thiele
