Psychological Thriller “Very Prosperous Men” Named Best Short of June-July 2026 at Indie Short Fest

Few short films balance moral tension, dark humor, and existential unease with the confidence displayed by Very Prosperous Men, the latest work from American filmmaker Josiah Walker. Awarded Best Short of the Season at Indie Short Fest for the June-July 2026 competition, the film transforms a seemingly straightforward crime story into a meditation on faith, guilt, and the quiet desperation that often hides beneath the pursuit of prosperity.

“Feature-caliber filmmaking in every frame.”Indie Short Fest Jury Verdict

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