Recapping 9th Annual HollyShorts Comedy

Recapping HollyShorts Comedy — The 9th annual HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival delivered a vibrant, tightly curated celebration of comedic storytelling that spanned everything from absurdist satire to sharp, emotionally resonant dramedy. With 88 standout short films, a buzzing opening night at Fabric Studios, and a week-long streaming window on BitPix TV, this year’s festival reaffirmed its role as a premier platform for emerging and established talent alike. From the biting brilliance of Jane Austen’s Period Drama—which claimed the coveted Best of Fest Grand Prize—to genre-bending gems like Dry January and Dumb Rich Sluts, the program was a testament to comedy’s evolving voice and power to surprise. HollyShorts Comedy continues to carve out space for daring humor and fresh perspectives, setting the tone for what’s next in short-form storytelling. Photos by Herman Askew.