Categories & Awards

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 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