Curious (The Story of Pie) Wins Award at Indie Short Fest December 2025 in Los Angeles - Honorable Mention

Curious (The Story of Pie)” has been announced as an Award Winner(Honorable Mention for Children Short) at the December 2025 edition of Indie Short Fest, an IMDb-qualifying international short film festival based in Los Angeles.

🏆 Winner(Honorable Mention) –  Indie Short Fest, Dec. 2025 (Los Angeles) - Children Short

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The film was selected from submissions representing 26 countries, with a total combined runtime of 49 hours, advancing through a highly competitive selection process. Only 22.1% of submissions were recognized as award winners in this edition, including Outstanding Achievement Awards and Honorable Mentions.

This recognition marks a significant milestone in the international festival journey of Curious (The Story of Pie), following its progression from Official Selection to Award Nominee and ultimately to Award Winner during the December competition cycle.

Indie Short Fest is a FilmFreeway Gold festival known for spotlighting outstanding short-form storytelling and supporting independent filmmakers through its monthly competitions and annual awards showcase in Los Angeles.

Thank you to the festival team and jurors for this recognition. 💛

✨ Win Honorable Mention — Indie Short Fest (Los Angeles, December 2025)

🌎 Category: Children Short

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🏆 Ofiicial Selection –  Indie Short Fest (Los Angeles)

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“Curious (The Story of Pie)” has been officially selected for the December 2025 edition of the Indie Short Fest in Los Angeles, one of the prominent IMDb-qualifying and FilmFreeway Gold international festivals.

This selection recognizes the film’s artistic merit and emotional storytelling in a highly competitive season, placing the project into the official competition lineup for the month. As part of the Official Selection, Curious (The Story of Pie) now enters the festival’s December competition round, with nominees and award winners to be announced in the coming weeks. The selection also marks another meaningful milestone in the global festival journey of Qurinity’s debut animated short.

We are deeply honored by this continued recognition from international curators and excited to bring Qurinity’s storytelling universe to audiences around the world.

✨ Official Selection — Indie Short Fest (Los Angeles, December 2025)

🌎 Category: Animation Short

Indie Short Fest

Indie Short Fest is an international short film festival based in Los Angeles, dedicated to discovering exceptional short-form storytelling from around the world.

As a FilmFreeway Gold festival and IMDb-qualifying event, Indie Short Fest runs competitive monthly editions, with top award-winning projects advancing to its Annual Awards showcase at iconic venues such as Regal LA Live and Raleigh Studios Hollywood.

The festival has become a notable platform within the global indie film community, spotlighting diverse and innovative voices. Its alumni include Academy Award–winning and Oscar-shortlisted projects such as I’m Not a Robot, Edge of Space, Pacemaker, The Mortician of Manila, and On/Off, as well as works later acquired by major studios like Sony.

At its annual gala—which has welcomed over 800 attendees from more than 16 countries—Indie Short Fest has honored industry talents including Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert Zemeckis, Victoria Warmerdam, Steven Ogg, Kyra Sedgwick, and Kevin Bacon, alongside BAFTA, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, and Sundance award winners.

Each monthly round is evaluated by invited experts from academia and the film industry, ensuring a competitive cutline and a rigorous standard of merit.

Through its monthly and annual events, special screenings, and Q&As, Indie Short Fest has premiered over 550 films and built a vibrant community of more than 6,000 attendees across Los Angeles.

So grateful for this recognition and excited to join the competition lineup.💛

Every question matters.

Every small dream travels far.

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