- This prestigious award is presented to the overall best short film in the competition. It recognizes excellence in storytelling, direction, and overall production quality.
- Awarded to the director whose vision and leadership bring a unique and compelling narrative to life, demonstrating outstanding creativity and skill.
- This award honors the best-written screenplay, focusing on originality, narrative structure, and dialogue.
- Given to the film that showcases the most impressive visual storytelling through camera work, composition, lighting, and overall aesthetic.
- Awarded to the actor or actress delivering the most powerful and captivating performance, bringing their character to life with depth and authenticity.
- This award celebrates the best documentary short, recognizing powerful real-life stories, engaging storytelling, and exceptional research.
- Presented to the most outstanding animated short film, honoring innovation in animation techniques, character design, and narrative creativity.
- Voted on by the festival audience, this award goes to the film that resonates the most with viewers during the festival screenings.
