Short of the Year, an annual celebration, honouring the crème de la crème from the Cineworld is a moment to pause and felicitate the best.
Films, documentaries and music videos reviewed on Indie Shorts Mag are considered for this yearly event that aims to identify, acknowledge and raise a toast to the work of the many impressive and talented members of the film fraternity from across the world.
After a successful run in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, we are excited and proud to present Short of the Years Awards 2025.
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Web Series
Best Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Music
Best Screenplay
Audience Choice Awards
Updates from the world of short films

The wait is over. After weeks of anticipation, thousands of audience votes, and thoughtful deliberation from our jury, we are thrilled to unveil the winners of the Short of the Year Awards 2025. This year’s edition brought together an extraordinary lineup of short films and documentaries from across the globe, each pushing the boundaries of […]

To our community of filmmakers, fans, and industry friends, As we prepare to close the final chapter of the Short of the Year Awards for this season, we are at a key intersection between legacy and technology. Later today, we will announce the festival winners. However, before the announcement, we owe our community an honest […]

We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the Short of the Year Awards 2025. This year’s selections showcase an exceptional range of voices, styles, and cinematic craft, spanning powerful documentaries, bold direction, striking visuals, razor‑sharp editing, evocative music, and meticulously written screenplays. Each nominated film has stood out for the way it tells its story […]
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