Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026: Official Selection

We are delighted to announce the Official Selection for the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026.

This year’s selection reflects the extraordinary range, ambition, and emotional richness of independent short filmmaking from across the world. From intimate personal stories and bold social reflections to inventive genre work, striking animation, and powerful documentary voices, each selected film represents the passion and vision that continue to make short films such a vital mode of storytelling.

The Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival exists to celebrate filmmakers who take creative risks, challenge perspectives, and tell stories that stay with audiences long after the screen transitions to black. We are truly honored to have received submissions from such talented creators and grateful to every filmmaker who entrusted us with their work.

After a thoughtful review process, the following films have been selected for the 2026 edition of the festival.

Official Selection 2026

Marked for SNUFF
Director: Pavel Karusev
Country: Kazakhstan
Runtime: 9 minutes 59 seconds

Zombie Elementary
Director: Fernando Sarmiento
Country: Argentina
Runtime: 7 minutes

The Pornographer
Directors: Milla Cummings, Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre
Country: Canada
Runtime: 3 minutes 35 seconds

All She Wants For Christmas Is You
Director: Jeremy Ouisse
Country: France
Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds

I Am Happy
Director: EUNSOO SHIN
Country: South Korea
Runtime: 7 minutes 11 seconds

The Novice of Sitges – First Draft
Director: Will Bashor
Country: Spain
Runtime: 20 minutes 15 seconds

Servants in Disguise
Director: Donghun LEE
Country: South Korea
Runtime: 5 minutes 15 seconds

Rob Roy
Director: Enrique A. Mendoza
Country: Canada
Runtime: 16 minutes 1 second

There is Always Tomorrow
Directors: Jonathan Arredondo, Alessandra Greco
Country: United States
Runtime: 14 minutes 59 seconds

Trip Report by a Psychonaut
Director: Mycle Scheuer
Country: Not specified
Runtime: 18 minutes

D’ombre et de lumière
Director: Fabien Loïacono
Country: France
Runtime: 8 minutes 13 seconds

Stay with Me
Director: Samuel Ladouceur
Country: United States
Runtime: 7 minutes 4 seconds

Sign Your Name
Directors: Tab Edwards, Alvin Nyemah
Country: United States
Runtime: 17 minutes 42 seconds

Unburied Silence
Director: Dejana Petrovic
Country: United States
Runtime: 7 minutes 33 seconds

Make A Wish
Director: Hakan Kemixiz
Country: Türkiye
Runtime: 5 minutes 10 seconds

Keep Out
Director: Mark Mohn
Country: United States
Runtime: 9 minutes 40 seconds

Nervous System Code
Directors: Luke Segreto, Veronica Segreto
Country: United States
Runtime: 42 minutes 6 seconds

The Tip
Director: Peter Vazquez
Country: United States
Runtime: 12 minutes 16 seconds

Desert Reforestation: Rivals and the Dropped Camera
Director: Stanislav Skricka
Country: Czechia
Runtime: 5 minutes 4 seconds

Innocence Lost
Director: Michael Trachioits
Country: United States
Runtime: 14 minutes 46 seconds

Turing Test
Director: Jaschar Marktanner
Country: Germany
Runtime: 6 minutes 28 seconds

A Celebration of Independent Filmmaking

Being named an Official Selection is a recognition of the dedication, imagination, and persistence behind every film. We understand that a short film is rarely created by a single person. It is shaped by writers, directors, producers, performers, cinematographers, editors, composers, crew members, supporters, and loved ones who believe in the story being told.

To every selected filmmaker and creative team: congratulations. Your work stood out for its originality, craft, emotional power, and commitment to the art of cinema. We are proud to welcome you to the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026.

To those whose films were not selected this year, we offer our sincere thanks and appreciation. The selection process is always difficult, and every submission represents meaningful creative effort. We hope you will continue making films, sharing stories, and submitting your work to festivals around the world.

What Happens Next

Selected filmmakers will receive additional correspondence regarding festival updates, promotional opportunities, screening information, and the next stages of the 2026 edition.

The Official Selection is only the beginning of the journey. As we approach the festival, we look forward to spotlighting these impressive films and the filmmakers behind them.

Follow Indie Shorts Mag on our website and social platforms for upcoming announcements, filmmaker features, festival updates, and details about the 2026 winners.

Once again, congratulations to all the filmmakers and teams included in the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026 Official Selection.

We look forward to cherishing your stories.