Archive · 18 Aug 2025
HollyShorts Festival: 'Trapped,' 'Hurikán' Among Oscar Qualifiers
The HollyShorts Film Festival, a big event for short films, gave out its awards.
The winner of the main prize was "Trapped", a story about a janitor facing trouble.
Another winner was "Voices from the Abyss", a documentary about cliff divers.
"A Son and a Father" won for live-action, telling the story of a child in therapy.
"Hurikán", an animated film, also took home a prize.
These winning films are now in the running for an Oscar.
The HollyShorts Film Festival announced its winners, with several films earning Oscar-qualifying awards.
"Trapped" won the Grand Prix Award and Best Drama, focusing on a high school janitor facing dangerous obstacles.
"Voices from the Abyss" won Best Documentary, featuring cliff divers in Acapulco.
"A Son and a Father" won Best Live Action Short, depicting a problem child undergoing behavioral therapy.
"Hurikán" won Best Animation, about a character trying to save a beer stand.
- Who
- The HollyShorts Film Festival.
- What
- HollyShorts Film Festival announced its winners, with multiple films earning Oscar-qualifying awards.
- When
- The awards were presented at Mann’s Chinese in Hollywood.
- Where
- Mann’s Chinese in Hollywood.
- Why
- To recognize and celebrate outstanding short films.
- Festival Name
- HollyShorts
- Location
- Hollywood
- Year
- 21st
- Total Films Presented
- 425+
- Submissions Received
- 7,000
- Grand Prix Winner
- Trapped