Awards & Prizes



1: Best Japanese Short Film

Celebrating the most outstanding short film across all genres from Japan.

2: Best Foreign Short Film

Honoring exceptional international short films.

3: Best Documentary Short

Awarding the best short documentary that captivates and informs.

4: Best Animated Short

Recognizing excellence in animated storytelling.

5:Best Experimental Short

Showcasing innovative and avant-garde short films.

6: Best Student Short

Highlighting the finest work from student filmmakers.

7: Best First-Time Filmmaker Short

Encouraging and awarding new filmmakers for their debut short films.

8: Best Music Video

Celebrating creativity and excellence in music video production.

9: Best Horror Short

Recognizing the most thrilling and chilling horror short films.

10: Best Producer

Honoring outstanding achievement in film production.

11: Best Female Director

Awarding the best short film directed by a female filmmaker.

12: Best Male Director

Awarding the best short film directed by a male filmmaker.

13: Best Female Student Director

Recognizing exceptional directing by a female student filmmaker.

14: Best Male Student Director

Recognizing exceptional directing by a male student filmmaker.

15: Best Actress

Celebrating the best performance by an actress in a short film.

16: Best Actor

Celebrating the best performance by an actor in a short film.

17: Best New Actress / Actor

Honoring a standout performance by a new or emerging actor or actress.

18: Best Acting Ensemble

Recognizing outstanding collective performances by a cast.

19: Best Cinematography

Awarding excellence in visual storytelling and camera work.

20: Best Editing

Celebrating the art and skill of film editing.

21: Best Original Score

Awarding the best original music score in a short film.

22: Best Screenwriting

Celebrating exceptional writing and storytelling in a short film.

23: Best Women Empowerment Film

Honoring films that highlight and promote women's empowerment.

24: Best Human Rights Film

Recognizing short films that address and advocate for human rights.

25: Best LGBTQ Film

Celebrating films that represent and promote LGBTQ stories and themes

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