Independent Shorts Awards is an international short film festival based in Los Angeles, which hosts monthly editions that qualify films for its Annual Awards event. The festival aims to highlight independent projects from all genres and countries, particularly those with low or no budgets and from underrepresented regions in the global film industry. Each year, the Annual Awards showcase features 70-80 selected short films, including nominees for annual awards and a curated non-competitive section. Past honorees and winners include Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, SAG, César, Grammy, and Sundance award-winning artists. The festival is an IMDb qualifier and features red carpet screenings and Q&A sessions.