Salute Your Shorts Film Festival 2026
About this Event
Join Salute Your Shorts Film Festival's festivities as we celebrate our 10th year in Hollywood. Known for programming films with an aftertaste we have quickly gained acclaim for our high-caliber programming through the film community. Whether you're a filmmaker or a film lover, we welcome you to join us for our screenings accompanied by interactive talkbacks.
Kicking off the festival on Friday, Aug 21st will be an opening night panel at 7pm. Doors & Bar Open at 6:00pm. Opening night party to follow from 8:30-11 pm.
Festival blocks kick off Saturday from 11 am-11 pm and Sunday 11 am-10:30 pm. See details below. Food and beverages will be available.
SCHEDULE:
OPENING NIGHT PANEL - 7:00 pm Friday 8/21. Doors open at 6:00pm
DETAILS: TBD
📍🎭 This ticket must be purchased separately from an All The Blocks festival pass🎟️🌈
OPENING NIGHT PARTY - 8:30 pm Friday 8/21
Mix and mingle with this year's filmmakers and be photographed by Getty on our red carpet. *
**Please note this is a separate purchase from the opening night panel. Capacity is limited. Opening night party features a sponsored complimentary bar brought to you by Hendrick's Gin, Reyka Vodka & Tullamore Irish Whiskey.
SHORT FILM BLOCKS - 11:00 am Sat -5:00pm Sun
BLOCK 1 - 11:00 am Sat 8/22
-When a blind violinist earns first chair at the Rome Symphony, a black-gloved killer begins picking off her fellow musicians, and the only witness to the crimes is her seeing-eye dog.
-As Jakarta sinks and sea levels rise, Indonesia is moving its capital to Borneo, on the traditional land of the indigenous Balik people. Abidin, a Balik elder, is documenting his forest’s soundscape with the help of scientists to preserve ancestral knowledge – before it’s too late.
-Things go downhill on the set of a documentary about disability when an intern suspects the director may be manipulating his subject.
The Trashmen-a cautionary tale for all of humanity about where it all went wrong.
Em & Selma Go Griffen Hunting-An allegorical 1930s-set fable about mothers, daughters & the beasts they hunt.
BLOCK 2 - 1:00 pm Sat 8/22
-An erratic young man believes a telepathic earthworm in his backyard is trying to M**der him, sparking an intervention from his family.
(0, ∞)-In order to start building their life together, partners Gus and Clark must participate in an invasive, federally-mandated sexual verification process.
She's Nonbinary-Nonbinary Max and their straight, cis boyfriend, Jake, spiral into a cataclysmic identity crisis when Max reveals they're off the waitlist for top surgery.
-Denim maestro, Tom Deittrich is the last of his kind. In the twilight of his career, who will take up the mantle when he’s gone?
Birdsong-A field biologist reminisces about his encounter with a bird species on the brink of extinction.
-The story of a hookup gone too far up.
BLOCK 3 - 3:00 pm Sat 8/22
-In 1 B.C., pregnant teen MARY and her gay bestie JOSEPH must save their lives with a legendary lie.
Them That's Not-A sudden Pr*son furlough unexpectedly bonds an estranged father with his emotionally avoidant daughter at their matriarch’s repass.
-For years, calling her father was the daily ritual for Moroccan filmmaker Meriem Sakrouhi. When he passed, her urge to stay connected remained. One day, she decides to call him.
-Two grocery store employees have an unexpected, helium-fueled encounter with a late-night customer.
-A young woman desperate for sleep is kept awake by her noisy upstairs neighbors.
-An aspiring musician gigging as a rideshare driver struggles to navigate the bizarre request of a mourning passenger.
BLOCK 4 - 5:00 pm Sat 8/22
-At a hotline for baking emergencies, a small team fields calls from strangers in crisis, only to discover that behind each kitchen catastrophe lies a tender, messy slice of someone’s life.
-Frankie would rather end her life than make a short film about death. But is she serious? A dark, female-forward comedy about why we make art through the lens of grief.
-When a music program loses its guest 90 minutes before filming, chaos ensues, and a deep seeded familial conflict comes to a cosmic head.
-An injured collegiate diver confides in his philosophy class crush on their first date.
-A young Chinese woman grapples with the guilt of using the identity of a deceased girl to immigrate to the US via Angel Island in 1926.
Are We Still Married-Over the course of one night Laura must decide if she will invite her husband Jack, who has recently been turned into a vampire, back into their house
BLOCK 5 - 7:00 pm Sat 8/22
Achiever-When Alexa finds she can no longer orgasm due to her new antidepressants prescription, she embarks on a desperate journey to get off by any means possible, only to find herself “getting close” through an unexpected connection.
-As a father prepares to confront the greatest tragedy of his life, memories of his past as a bare-knuckle street fighter resurface, forcing him to reckon with how this shaped the destiny of his young son.
-Recent natural disasters have had an emotional impact on filmmaker Jaume Carrió, who reflects on loss in this essay that analyzes society's way of capturing memories.
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-A man starts using an AI therapist and soon faces humiliating consequences.
Agnès -Agnès, a young French actress living in Los Angeles, dreams of making it in the United States.
We Were Here-In a crumbling Indian town, three retired men protest machines replacing human jobs by pretending to be household appliances.
"AFTER HOURS" BLOCK 6 - 9:00 pm Sat 8/22
Clown Song-A donut vendor's life unravels when he meets a clown.
-After matching with a famous actor on a dating app, Ryan is invited to an exclusive party at his mansion where he is unexpectedly thrust into a cutthroat competition for the actor's heart.
Best Friends With The Devil-Lola searches for her missing best friend with the help of a stranger who may know more than he’s letting on.
-A place where dreams are real, wishes come true, and everything is always awful for everyone.
-Struggling to maintain the peace she mistakes for love, Cleo's steamy New
Year's Eve plans fissure into a chilling nightmare.
-A woman embarks on a road trip to deliver homemade Gatorade to a mysterious online buyer.
Mine-A woman relives the worst night of her life...
-Living out of her car and hustling gig to gig, a woman takes a last-ditch job, house-sitting a cat — only to discover she isn’t there to care for the cat; she is the cat.
"FAMILY CONVERSATIONS" - BLOCK 7 - 11:00 am Sun 8/23
Big Bass-An erratic young man believes a telepathic earthworm in his backyard is trying to M**der him, sparking an intervention from his family.
-On an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, beekeeping parents tenderly share their knowledge of life, love, and nature with their young sons while restoring their homestead.
-A disgruntled teenager babysits her turtle-obsessed half-brother as he dives into a vivid fantasy world where he is a sea turtle, and she is a tortoise.
-As a sinister threat grips a Parisian village, a remarkable dog emerges as its unlikely hero.
Chop Cheese-A sixteen-year-old boy reckons with manhood while vying for “boss” status from his local deli guy, only to learn that respect has a price and must be earned.
BLOCK 8 - 1:00 pm Sun 8/23
-In the middle of a heist, two diamond thieves discover they really need to start prioritizing their work-life balance.
Your Own Boss-A food delivery worker struggles to juggle his responsibilities as a young father with the demands of an algorithm that pushes him to the limit.
-As his mother slips away into dementia, an Alaskan sound recordist listens for what remains.
-A young family reunites for only twenty-four hours and attempts to navigate an uncertain future.
-After 50 years of marriage, John must care for his wife while learning to live alongside her vivid hallucinations. A true story.
BLOCK 9 - 3:00 pm Sun 8/23
Fight For The Fantasy-A divorcée goes on her first date in years and immediately tries to force a love connection over chicken wings.
Break Room-Night after night, a woman screams out her animal fury and torrential sorrow in a rage room. But how will she cope when annihilation just doesn't do it for her anymore?
-After a volcanic eruption, Ramón walks the island of La Palma with his microphone, looking for ghosts.
I Got My Brother-Two brothers reflect on their candid and often humorous memories of surviving the foster care system and Pr*son, realizing along the way that their path to healing has always been each other.
-Set during the aftermath of Selena Quintanilla's M**der in 1995, Marga’s life takes an unexpected turn at 21 weeks pregnant during a surprise visit to Mexico City.
-A man lists the things he has.
-A girl’s long-distance romance with an older Norwegian man promises to pull her and her mother out of their austere life in Cuba, but her dreams are shaken when she realizes he isn’t as idyllic as he seems.
Callback-Max arrives home to discover that his boyfriend has booked a callback. All hell breaks loose.
CLOSING NIGHT PANEL-5:00PM-6:30PM Sun 8/23
DETAILS-TBD
AWARDS KICK-OFF EVENT - 6:30PM-7:45PM Sun 8/23
2026 CLASS PHOTO - 7:45 pm Sun 8/23
Filmmakers, cast, and crew can meet us on stage for a group photo!
AWARDS PRESENTATION - 8:00 pm Sun 8/23
"Runner-up" and "Best of Category" are presented for Comedy, Drama, Genre, Animation, Documentary, Episodic, Auteur/Experimental, and Super-Short. Additional awards include (but may not be limited to) "Programmers Choice," "Local Award," "Best of Festival" and "Audience Award" - determined by our voting audience!
Thanks for another great SYSFF!
Erin Brown Thomas, Co Founder + Artistic Director
Elle Shaw, Executive Director
Lauren Reid Brown, Programming Director
Anna Long, Programmer
Christopher Francis, Programmer
Kath Tolentino, Programmer
Johnny Baca, Social Media Manager
Kaysia Booze, Associate Festival Producer
Birdbot Creative, Graphic Designer
Jillian Corsie, Festival Advisor
Vincent DeLuca, Festival Advisor
🎟️ TERMS AND CONDITONS
- All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
- Check your schedule carefully. Film blocks may include multiple titles — be sure to review block descriptions before booking.
- Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime unless otherwise noted.
- Respectful behavior is required. We reserve the right to revoke access to any festival event, without refund, for individuals engaging in disruptive, discriminatory, or inappropriate behavior.
- Passes are non-transferable. Festival credentials may not be shared.
- Provided parking is first come first serve. A lot is available at the intersection of Fernwood and St. Andrews place.
We appreciate your help in keeping Salute Your Shorts a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
