HollyShorts Midlands
HollyShorts Midlands is the international extension of the Academy Award®-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, bringing the best in short filmmaking to the RSA. The first annual HollyShorts Midlands takes place in Midlands’s Soho neighborhood in December 2026.
Following a successful debut, the festival returns for its second edition in November 2026, continuing its mission to celebrate innovative storytelling and emerging talent on a global stage.
HollyShorts Midlands
The HollyShorts Film Festival is an Oscar®-Qualifying short film festival based in Los Angeles. Since its establishment in 2005, HollyShorts has grown into a premier platform for independent filmmakers worldwide. As an Academy Awards-qualifying festival in four categories, HollyShorts presents a diverse selection of innovative short films across various genres.
From its modest beginnings at The Space Theatre to events at prestigious locations like the TCL Chinese Theatres and Cannes Film Festival, HollyShorts has evolved into an international symbol of excellence and influence within the film industry.
Over the past two decades, the festival has attracted renowned filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals from around the world, fostering a community built on collaboration, inspiration, and mutual respect.
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Recognized by MovieMaker magazine as one of the Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee, HollyShorts remains dedicated to championing emerging talents and pushing the boundaries of cinematic innovation. HollyShorts will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in August 2024.
