To keep the Awards fair and transparent, we invite independent judges from all around the world who enjoy the experience and assess each category. Each short film will be reviewed at least by four judges.
Best Short
Best Foreign Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Student Short
Best First Time Filmmaker Short
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Producer
Best Female Director
Best Male Director
Best Female Student Director
Best Male Student Director
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best New Actress / Actor
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Foreign Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Student Short
Best First Time Filmmaker Short
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Producer
Best Female Director
Best Male Director
Best Female Student Director
Best Male Student Director
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best New Actress / Actor
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Production Design
Best Make Up
Best Costume Design
Best Sound Design
Best Original Score
Best Composer
Best Screenwriting
Best Unproduced Script
Best Women Empowerment Film
Best LGBTQ Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Thriller Film
Best Horror
Best Sci/fi Film
Best Drama Film
Best Family Film
Best Social Justice Film
Best Production Design
Best Make Up
Best Costume Design
Best Sound Design
Best Original Score
Best Composer
Best Screenwriting
Best Unproduced Script
Best Women Empowerment Film
Best LGBTQ Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Thriller Film
Best Horror
Best Sci/fi Film
Best Drama Film
Best Family Film
Best Social Justice Film