History of HollyShorts Comedy

Established in 2016, the Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival was created to highlight a new generation of comedic storytellers. The inaugural festival showcased 80 short comedy films over two days at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood (Harvardwood). Over the years, the festival has grown in prestige, featuring a diverse range of comedic short films, web series, TV episodics, and dark comedies from around the globe. Notable past winners include Casey Feigh's Beginner's Luck, which took home the Best Film Grand Prize (indieentertainmentmedia.com).

Connection to HollyShorts

HollyShorts Comedy is an official offshoot of the HollyShorts Film Festival, one of the most renowned short film festivals in the world. Founded in 2005, HollyShorts has become a major platform for emerging and established filmmakers, attracting Oscar-qualifying short films, industry professionals, and prestigious sponsors. Hosted annually at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, the festival features a wide array of genres, from drama to animation to documentary shorts. HollyShorts Comedy carries this tradition forward by focusing exclusively on comedic storytelling, offering a dedicated space for humor-driven filmmakers to shine.

Our Mission

Our mission is to feature the best comedic shorts from around the world and promote new voices. We aim to provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work, connect with industry professionals, and entertain audiences with the finest in comedic storytelling.

Location

We are thrilled to again host this year's festival at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Glendale, California. LOOK offers a modern luxury cinema experience, combining state-of-the-art projection and sound with in-theater dining, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Look Cinemas

Get involved

Submissions are now open: Film Freeway

Tickets available soon.