As I write this year’s last post for Indie Shorts Mag, I can’t help but be elated for the wonderful team I have. Their achievement deserves notice. But, that’s not why I write this. I’ll save that one for later (maybe the first post of 2021? ?).

For now, I am really excited to announce the winners of our annual event – Short of the Year Awards.

Best Documentary: Unfinished Lives – Yucong Chen

Best Music: Under The Flag – Yinhang Tao

Best Screenplay: Call The Shot

Best Cinematography: His Hands – Darius Shu

Best Editing: Leave Us Here – Lily Judge

Direction: Hope – Bloom

Best Short Film: Cotton Wool

Audience Choice Awards: The Wine Thief -Thomas Wheeler (1823 votes)

Best Music Video: Unseen Echo : The Cloud Forest – Justin Kleiner (Consolation Prize)

Special Jury Mentions

• Secret Child by Yewweng Ho
• It Felt Good by William Nicol
• I Never Finish Anythi by Aly Bérubé
• Your Dog Likes Me More Than You by Christopher A. Hoffman
• A Light Once There by Bloom

Congratulations to all the winners!

This was supposed to have been a live event rather than a post. And, it makes me sad that we had to cancel it due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Damn the COVID-19!)

However, just to tempt fate, I wish to announce beforehand that we intend to hold Short of the Year Awards 2021 on a much larger scale and involve more publications. The plans are already underway and details shall soon follow. 

There, I have put it out!

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And, on behalf of my very hardworking team, I send you very good wishes for a cheerful 2021!

Originally Published on Indie Shorts Mag on 31st December 2020.