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