Stage 32 Short Film Program at Hollyshorts + Cocktails

About the meetup

**11TH ANNUAL STAGE 32 SHORT FILM PROGRAM SCREENING***

To get a ticket for the Stage 32 screening or badge: Click Here and use code Stage32HSFF2026 for 25% off: https://hollyshorts2026.eventi... 

Stage 32 is honored to present to you the 10th Stage 32 Short Film Program at the 2026 Hollyshorts Film Festival. This program was curated by the incredible industry executives and features 6 amazing directors all with bright futures ahead.

You are taking part in a unique and exclusive event and the Stage 32 team is looking forward to welcoming everyone! Following the screening will be a live Q&A with our filmmakers hosted by our very own Community Manager, Kay Ross. Once again, congratulations to all the filmmakers and the Stage 32 team looks forward to meeting you at the screening!

Congratulations To The 2026 Stage 32 Short Film Program Filmmakers!

• KITE, an international drama directed by Olivier Hero Dressen.
• SELFLESS, a family drama directed by Jason Hyun Kim.
• VITAL, an international drama directed by Amir Zargara.
• THE INTERVIEW, an action drama directed by Kai Kim.
• TO BITE A DOG, a black comedy directed by Vilmos Szász.
• And our Grand Prize Winner, TAINTED LOVE, a sci-fi dramedy directed by Lisa Steadman & Brian Thomas.

EVENT:

11th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Program Premiere at Hollyshorts

DATE:

Thursday, August 13 2026

LOCATION:

TCL Chinese Theater 6, 6801 Hollywood Blvd (Top floor or Hollywood & Highland), Hollywood

TIME:

4:00pm-5:00pm: Red Carpet & pre-screening networking at the lobby bar - come meet the Stage 32 team & short film program filmmakers!

5:00pm-7:00pm: Screening + Q&A with the filmmakers

7:00pm-9:00pm: Post-screening networking at the lobby bar

Dress Code: Hollywood cool

TICKETS:

***Note: You must have a Hollyshorts ticket in order to attend the screening.***

To get a ticket for the Stage 32 screening or badge: Click Here and use code Stage32HSFF2026 for 25% off https://hollyshorts2026.eventi...