Indie Shorts Awards Cannes

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No other city in Europe honors cinema the way Cannes does, living and breathing under the lights of cinema throughout the whole year.

NOVEMBER 2025 | Cannes New Waves

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Paris 70

Dani Feixas Roka
Jan must take care of his mother, who is ill with Alzheimer’s disease. He has no experience as a caregiver, but he will have to overcome challenges and seeks the best way to make his mother feel better. It’s a story of family love, realistic and moving. A tribute to caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients that has transcended into the social sphere.

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Papota

Alex Lora
After their Tiny Desk went viral on a global level, the duo captured the attention of Gymbaland, an influential music rep who promises to take their career to the next level and get them a Latin Chaddy. However, the road to stardom has a price. We see them get trapped between the industry’s expectations and imposter syndrome as the artists begin to modify their image and behavior to fit into hegem
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In the Shadow of the Cypress

Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani
A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life.
Despite the captain’s deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to.
One morning
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Crust

Jens Kevin Georg
In this family, you only truly belong when you’ve gotten your first wound. But Fabi is 12 and still without scars. On Grandpa’s farm, he has to finally prove that he fits in. Fabi’s father knows the boy must face this now – after all, they all had to. And Fabi really wants to belong. But how much of him (and his skin) will be left in the end?

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Enjoy one of the best film and short film festivals taking place in Cannes. Indie short film brings you a unique and exciting event where you will enjoy the best selection of short films worldwide in its different categories

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