Best Shorts Competition

Best Shorts Competition An awards competition for short film, television, videography, and new media!

Congratulations to all the award winners! This season showcased exceptional international talent, from industry veterans...
03/21/2025

Congratulations to all the award winners! This season showcased exceptional international talent, from industry veterans to emerging filmmakers and bright students. The judges extend their heartfelt congratulations to everyone! See the full list of winners here: BestShorts.net

Congrats to BEST OF SHOW winner Meital Cohen Navarro for her exceptional short Over My Dead Body. Isfahan, a Jewish Pers...
03/21/2025

Congrats to BEST OF SHOW winner Meital Cohen Navarro for her exceptional short Over My Dead Body. Isfahan, a Jewish Persian-American woman, must choose between her Muslim fiancé and her family’s traditions. With a very talented cast, the film explores love, identity, and cultural conflict. Read about it here: BestShorts.net

Congrats to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD winner Daniel Robichaud (USA) for his brilliant animation Lifted. A reserved m...
03/21/2025

Congrats to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD winner Daniel Robichaud (USA) for his brilliant animation Lifted. A reserved man’s routine elevator ride takes a surreal turn, pushing him through fantastical realms that reshape his perspective on life. A visually stunning tale of courage and transformation. Read more about it: www.BestShorts.net

Congrats to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Winner Harley Idris Hamer for The Stress Tester. Journalist Jess interviews Mi...
03/21/2025

Congrats to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Winner Harley Idris Hamer for The Stress Tester. Journalist Jess interviews Mike, who pushes partners to their limits to test relationships. As she digs deeper, she hides a painful truth—about her own past and family. A gripping short on trust and values. Read about it here: www.BestShorts.net

Congrats to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE “SPECIAL MENTION” winners! The TOP TEN of the competition, these exceptional filmmak...
03/21/2025

Congrats to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE “SPECIAL MENTION” winners! The TOP TEN of the competition, these exceptional filmmakers have set themselves apart as the very best - with masterful storytelling and outstanding technical skill! Read about them here: www.bestshorts.net

Congrats to the Award of Excellence winners! These talented filmmakers impressed with their exceptional creativity and s...
03/21/2025

Congrats to the Award of Excellence winners! These talented filmmakers impressed with their exceptional creativity and skill across a variety of genres. The judges are proud to celebrate their well-earned achievement. See them here: www.bestshorts.net

Congrats to the Award of Merit winners! These passionate filmmakers have brought their visions to life, delivering a div...
03/21/2025

Congrats to the Award of Merit winners! These passionate filmmakers have brought their visions to life, delivering a diverse range of projects—from thrillers to powerful docs. Their creativity shines across genres. Check them out here: https://bestshorts.net/award-of-merit-march-2025/

The Awards Announcement for this season's winners will take place this Friday, March 21, 2025 by close of business Pacif...
03/18/2025

The Awards Announcement for this season's winners will take place this Friday, March 21, 2025 by close of business Pacific Time! Wishing much luck and success to all of the talented Best Shorts Filmmakers!

Congratulations to the winners at all award levels. This season delivered remarkable international talent from seasoned...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to the winners at all award levels. This season delivered remarkable international talent from seasoned industry veterans to promising new filmmakers and bright students. The judges wish their hardiest congratulations to all! See them all here:

www.BestShorts.net

Congratulations to Best of Show winners Daniel Sheire & Jessica Suarez for their short doc “Conservation and Recovery of...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to Best of Show winners Daniel Sheire & Jessica Suarez for their short doc “Conservation and Recovery of the Scarlet Macaw in Mexico”! Emmy-nominee Sheire & Nat Geo Explorer Suarez deliver a potent doc about the Scarlet Macaw, a vibrant symbol of the Mexican rainforest, who is sadly disappearing from the ecosystem. Compelling & tightly crafted film showcases the resilience of both people & wildlife in a united fight to preserve a species. Read about it here:

www.BestShorts.net

Congratulations to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WINNER Emmy & Peabody winner Ruth Streeter for her film "Playing With Incredi...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WINNER Emmy & Peabody winner Ruth Streeter for her film "Playing With Incredible Minds"! This short doc profiles the oldest running symphony orchestra in the U.S., the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra following its colorful and passionate conductor Federico Cortese and the exceptional student musicians who hang on his every word and movement! Beautifully crafted, tight pacing, excellent editing and honest interviews. Read about it here:

www.BestShorts.net

Congratulations to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE “SPECIAL MENTION” winners! These outstanding filmmakers rank in the TOP TEN o...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE “SPECIAL MENTION” winners! These outstanding filmmakers rank in the TOP TEN of the competition, standing out as the very best. With exceptional storytelling and technical mastery, they’ve truly shined. The judges proudly applaud their achievements. Read about them here:

www.BestShorts.net

Congratulations to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE winners! These gifted filmmakers amazed us, demonstrating extraordinary creat...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE winners! These gifted filmmakers amazed us, demonstrating extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship across diverse genres and forms. The judges proudly extend their warmest congratulations on their well-deserved success. See them here:

www.BestShorts.net

Congratulations to the AWARD OF MERIT winners! These dedicated and inspired filmmakers brought their visions to life thr...
12/19/2024

Congratulations to the AWARD OF MERIT winners! These dedicated and inspired filmmakers brought their visions to life through an impressive array of projects, showcasing creativity across genres—from thrillers to animations to thought-provoking documentaries and more! See them here:

https://bestshorts.net/award-of-merit-december-2024/

Best Shorts Awards Announcement will be posted on the website by close of business on Wednesday, December 18, 2024! Wis...
12/16/2024

Best Shorts Awards Announcement will be posted on the website by close of business on Wednesday, December 18, 2024! Wishing the best for all the Best Shorts filmmakers!

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