Some star-packed projects are heading to the 19thannual Oscar-qualifyingHollyShorts Film Festival.
Over 400 short films are programmed in the festival, which runs from August 10-20.
Winners of those prizes automatically become eligible for Academy Award consideration.
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Mindful of the actors and writers strikes, the festival issued a statement along with the lineup announcement.
HollyShorts supports both the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, the statement said.
We owe it to our filmmakers to showcase their wonderful work.
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HollyShorts 2023 will go forward in this spirit.
Alden Ehrenreich directs and stars inShadow Brother Sunday, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler ofThe Sopranosstars in Michael SpicciasIm On Fire.
Oscar winner Rayka Zehtabchi (Period.
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returns withThey Came From All Over.
The full list of official selections for the festival is availablehere.
HollyShorts was founded by Theo Dumont and Daniel Sol, who serve as festival co-directors.
The event will wrap with an awards gala on August 20.
The festival showcases the top short films produced in 40 minutes or less.
