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Vultures Soars to Oscar Nod at HollyShorts Fest
24 Aug
Summary
- Dian Weys' drama 'Vultures' won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film.
- The win qualifies 'Vultures' for Oscar consideration and a camera package.
- Additional awards recognized 'Pale Sun,' 'With Tapes and Toasts,' and documentary winner.
Dian Weys' drama 'Vultures' has seized the top honor at the HollyShorts Festival, securing the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film. This prestigious award automatically qualifies the film for Oscar consideration and includes a $60,000 Panavision camera package. The 15-minute short, starring Edwin van der Walt, Jill Levenberg, and Albert Pretorius, also garnered the Best International award.
'Vultures' premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has since been featured at numerous global events. The HollyShorts Festival, held at the TCL Chinese Theatres, also presented awards for Best Live Action to 'Pale Sun,' directed by Adrian Moyse Dullin and Jawahine Zentar, and Best Animation to Kiana Naghshineh's 'With Tapes and Toasts in the Car.'
Another significant win was the Best Documentary award for 'The Time My Grandmother Was Held Hostage by Bank Robbers,' directed by Rosella Tursi. This year's festival also introduced a new Best Performance Award, with Russell Tovey receiving the inaugural honor for his role in 'I Am the Prize.'
