Wednesday, August 30, 2006


The HollyShorts team watch the shorts on a small screen at Cinespace
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Ben Pratt of Sharp Radio Network (far left) moderating the filmmaker Q&A
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HollyShorts Day 1, "Through These Eyes" Director Kevin Callies (far left)
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Shawna Baca (R) Director of 3:52 participates in a the filmmaker Q&A at Day 1 of HollyShorts
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Heidi H. Hamelin delivered a memorable speech in memory of filmmaker Derek Lake
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"Absolution" Director Andrew McGary (L) participates in panel
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Dan Sol of HollyShorts and Michael Steinbach Director of "Placebo" at Day 2 of HollyShorts
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"Rosa" Director William Olsson participates in an intense Q&A session at HollyShorts Day 1
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HollyShorts Best of '05 DVD available on www.indiepix.net. Get your copy today!
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HollyShorts Day 1
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HollyShorts Day 1 atmosphere at Cinespace
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Kelly Rigg (C), Director of "Fuzion" arriving at the HollyShorts Opening Night reception at Joseph's
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"Pretty Dead Flowers" crew at HollyShorts opening night party
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Theo Dumont of HollyShorts (L) "Maxi Doodles" Director Broston Jones (C) and Dan Sol of HollyShorts (R)
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HollyShorts opening night party at Joseph's Cafe had strong support from Fetro.com
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Director Carmen Cabana (Center) prepares for a great fest at HollyShorts opening night party
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Joseph's Cafe
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Saturday, July 22, 2006

2nd Annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival
August 12-13, 2006, Cinespace, Hollywood
Tickets go on sale July 31 on Hollyshorts.com

Thursday, July 06, 2006

HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LINEUP FOR
2ND ANNUAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL June 29, 2006

53 of the Best Short Films From Around the World
to Be Showcased at Cinespace in Hollywood

Joseph's Cafe to Host Opening Night Reception


Hollywood—-The organizers of HollyShorts, Short Film Festival (www.hollyshorts.com) announced today the line up of the short films that will be showcased at the 2nd annual event. Joseph’s CafĂ© in Hollywood will host this year’s opening night reception on August 11. The short film screenings will take place August 12 and 13 at Cinespace: Digital Super Club and Lounge in Hollywood. 13 countries will be represented as 53 of the best and brightest short will be screened.

“We had a great turnout of submissions for this year’s event and our panel of judges carefully selected the most creative, original and thought provoking short films from around the world,” said Daniel Sol, Producer and Co-Founder of HollyShorts, Short Film Festival.

HollyShorts ‘06’ official opening film is “Round 5,” an action-packed short from Illegal Artists, a directing duo out of Mexico City, comprising of siblings Javier and Jorge Aguilera . Jorge and Javier have been confirmed to direct the live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime “Kite” for producers Rob Cohen and Anant Singh. The closing short for this year’s festival is the Oscar nominated short film “Ausreisser (The Runaway),” Directed by Ulrike Gote of Germany. Cinespace is located at l6356 Hollywood Blvd. Tickets for the event will be available for purchase beginning July 31, 2006.

This year’s official selections include the following:

3:52
Directed by: Shawna Baca
Country: USA

A Prayer For Area 23
Directed by: John Alberts
Country: Malawi, Africa

Absolution
Directed by: Andrew McGary
Country: USA

And Now A Word From Our Sponsors
Directed by: Wojciech Lorenc Evanston
Country: USA

Artistic License
Directed by:Michael Wohl
Country: USA

Assumption
Directed by: Christopher Keller
Country: USA

Ausreisser (The Runaway)
Directed by: Ulrike Gote
Country: Germany

Available Men
Directed by: David Bottrell
Country: USA

Brazil
Directed by: Ramon and Pedro
Country: USA

Conversando con Junior (Chatting with Junior)
Directed by: Carmen Cabana
Country: Venezuela

Dammi il La
Directed by: Matteo Servente
Country: Italy

Dediche D’Amore (Love Dedications)
Directed by: Alessandro Merluzzi
Country: Italy

Dirty Mary
Directed by: Stuart Rogers
Country: USA

DOOBIE PINK or how I quit being a party freak…
Directed by: Sary Sehnaoui
Country: Canada

Dream a Little Dream
Directed by: Brett Blewitt
Country: Australia

Elysion
Directed by: Kimiko Sano
Country: USA

Everlast
Directed by: Bryan Law
Country: USA

Every 30 Seconds
Directed by: Jeremy Corray
Country: USA

Fear Tomorrow
Directed by: Gregory Hobson
Country: USA

Fizzy Days
Directed by: Mark Millicent
Country: United Kingdom

Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot
Directed by: David Chai
Country: USA

Fuzion
Directed by: Kelly Rigg
Country: USA

Genesis Antipode
Directed by: John Robinson
Country: New Zealand

Harry and Greta
Directed by Ryan Cooper
Country: USA

Inicio do Fim (The Beginning of the End)
Directed by: Gustavo Spolidoro
Country: Brazil

King’s Echo
Directed by: Haim Silberstein
Country: USA

Knife Shift
Directed by: Jim Hudson
Country: New Zealand

Linear Progression
Directed by: Kat Kosmala
Country: USA

Lucky
Directed by: Avie Luthra
Country: South Africa

Maxi Doodles
Directed by: Bronston Jones
Country: USA

Namibia, Brasil
Directed by: Miguel Silveira
Country: Brazil

Nasuh
Directed by: Anya Belkina
Country: USA

Not A Pick Up Artist
Directed by: Johnny Roc
Country: USA

Ozone
Directed by: Honey
Country: United Kingdom

Perils in Nude Modeling
Directed by: Scott Rice
Country: USA

Placebo
Directed by: Michael Steinbach
Country: USA

Pretty Dead Flowers
Directed by: Justin Liberman
Country: USA

Rape For Who I Am
Directed by: Lovinsa Kavuma
Country: South Africa

Rosa
Directed by: William Olsson
Country: USA

Round 5
Directed by: Illegal Artists
Country: USA

Sans Pertinence
Directed by: Derek Lake
Country: USA

Seasons
Directed by: Jim Travernetti
Country: USA

Spin
Directed by Jamin Winans
Country: USA

Squirrel Man
Directed by: Jeffrey Lynn Shepherd
Country: USA

The Curling Stones
Directed by: Pascal Franchot
Country: USA

The King of Siam
Directed by: Byron McKim
Country: Canada

The Legend of Flashpants
Directed by: Nate Foll
Country: USA

The Locrian Mode
Directed by: Eric Lodal
Country: USA

The Pros and Cons of Breathing
Directed by: Seth Manheimer
Country: USA

The Way I See It
Directed by: Cindy Konits
Country: USA

Through These Eyes
Directed by: Kevin Callies
Country: USA

Valle Paraiso
Directed by: Eduardo Martin Julve
Country: Spain

Window
Directed by: Varda Hardy
Country: USA

About HollyShorts
HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com.
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Contact:

Theo Dumont/Dan Sol
HollyShorts, Short Film Festival
e. staff@hollyshorts.com
p. 818-760-9897

Monday, May 29, 2006


Cinespace Short Mondays in Hollywood features an assortment of really great short films. On June 5, an acclaimed short "Shoot-Out" along with 5 other shorts will be showcased. If you are in LA and want to network with HollyShorts and see some great shorts, you are invited to come check it out.
RSVP by calling 323-817-3456. The bar opens at 7:00 p.m., seating for dinner starts at 7:30, The Q & A and screening starts at 8:45.

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Sunday, April 23, 2006

We've Moved! Please visit www.hollyshorts.com

Saturday, February 25, 2006


CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Submit your short film online today on WITHOUTABOX!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CALL FOR ENTRIES HOLLYSHORTS '06

Calling all Aspiring Filmmakers! This is the official call for entries for the 2nd annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival, which takes place at the world renowned
Cinespace: Digital Super Club and Lounge in Hollywood, August 11-13, 2006.
Submissions must be in Mini D.V. format or DVD screener,maximum running time 30 minutes. We will showcase the selected shorts live in Hollywood in front of your industry peers! Entry Instructions are below. GOOD LUCK!








Saturday, January 28, 2006

HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES DATES AND VENUE FOR 2ND ANNUAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL IN HOLLYWOOD

Best and Brightest Short Films From Around the Globe, Insightful Panels and Special Musical Performances To Take Place At Cinespace in Hollywood August 11-13, 2006

HOLLYWOOD, CA January 24, 2006----The organizers of HollyShorts, Short Film Festival announced today that the 2nd annual event will take place at the world renowned Cinespace: Digital Super Club and Lounge in Hollywood, August 11-13, 2006. The announcement was made by Daniel Sol, Producer and Co-Founder of HollyShorts, Short Film Festival.

"Cinespace is the perfect fit for our 2nd annual event and we look forward to once again showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe August 11-13," said Sol in making the announcement. "On the heels of the success of our inaugural event last August, we are eager to continue celebrating true, independent short films."

The 2006 HollyShorts Short Film Festival will showcase short films 30 minutes or less, thought provoking panels and music performances. Last year’s event showcased 23 short films from Poland, Thailand, Canada, India and the US, drawing standing room crowds at each of the screenings.


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Cinespace is located at l6356 Hollywood Blvd (2nd Level and is every movie lover’s dream---an upscale restaurant, bar and screening room all rolled into one.

About HollyShorts
HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com.
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Samsung Electronics today announced the opening of a new web site "AnyFilms.net" offering a series of unique short films for mobile and internet users.The site features a short film series which can be viewed online as well as downloaded to certain Samsung mobile phones that support video playback. The films are composed of two stories directed by young, ambitious Hollywood film directors. The executive producer of the films is Jon Kilik, whose film "Broken Flowers" recently won the Grand Prix at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. "Across the Hall", directed by Alex Merkin, is a two-part story about a man trying to prevent his friend from doing something rash with his fiance, who he believes is cheating on him. "GiGi", directed by Mark Dippe, is about a sheepish guy who improves his social skills through the aid of a mysterious phone with an alluring female voice.

Thursday, January 05, 2006


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