Planning Hollyshorts Film Festival 2026? Find the full schedule, dates, times, venue and event lineup
As the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival approaches, here’s your cheat sheet to the 2026 run—schedule, venues, tickets, and the full lineup.
Big names are popping up in this year’s shorts slate: Renée Zellweger steps behind the camera with her directorial debut They, Michael Keaton brings Sweetwater, and Martin Freeman has Little Bug in the mix. They’re part of an unusually starry lineup that still keeps space for first-timers and festival regulars.
All told, the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival is packing in roughly 430 films across narrative, documentary, animation, music videos, sports stories, and showcases for emerging filmmakers. As an Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying event, it ’s a prime stop for short films with awards-season ambitions.
Dates and venue
The festival unfolds at TCL Chinese Theatres in Ovation Hollywood ( 6925 Hollywood Blvd.) from August 13–23, 2026 , with badge pickup and screenings centered on the historic multiplex.
HollyShorts runs August 13–23, 2026 at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.
- Opening-day badge pickup: August 13 at 3:30 PM in the TCL Chinese Theatre 6 lobby
- After opening day: Badges available daily 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Address: 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Tickets and access
Pass options include All Access, All Access for Panels Only, and Day Passes, which cover screenings, panels, networking opportunities, and select after-parties. Seating is limited for some events, so locking in passes ahead of time is encouraged.
Can’t get to L.A.? HollyShorts also plans an online component with select screenings and events for remote audiences.
Notable projects
- They — Renée Zellweger’s directorial debut
- Sweetwater — from Michael Keaton
- Little Bug — from Martin Freeman
- Additional films connected to Alexandra Shipp, Vincent Cassel, and Michael Caine
Beyond the screenings, expect industry conversations, educational sessions, and networking events designed to connect filmmakers with studios, streamers, distributors, and executives.
Tickets and passes are available via the festival’s official site, with badges issued on-site daily from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM after opening day.