29 years of launching the next wave. The HBO Short Film Award Showcase returns to ABFF 2026, spotlighting five standout filmmakers competing for the $10,000 Grand Prize. This year’s finalists: Jared Leaf — Spilled Milk Modupe Thompson — Facade Jeremiah Towolawi — The Truth About Space Linda Lô — We Had Fun Carlton Daniel Jr. — FLY With four runner-ups each receiving $5,000, the future of storytelling is on full display. #ABFF2026 #ABFF30 #WeAreABFF #hboshortfilmaward