The Academy Awards® and BAFTA-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival returns for its 22nd edition this August, continuing its legacy as one of the world’s premier showcases for short-form cinema. Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” HollyShorts has become a launchpad for emerging and established filmmakers, connecting visionary storytellers with leading studios, streamers, brands, and industry executives. Beyond the annual festival, HollyShorts champions short films year-round through monthly screenings, industry panels, educational programming, and networking events that foster creative discovery and collaboration across the global film community. The 2026 festival will take place both in-person and online from August 13–23, 2026, headquartered at TCL Chinese Theatres and venues throughout Ovation Hollywood. The annual Awards Gala will be held on August 23, 2026. The HollyShorts global festival portfolio includes HollyShorts Film Festival, HollyShorts London, HollyShorts Dubai, HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival, and the HollyShorts Monthly Screening Series.