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
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Best Music: Under The Flag – Yinhang Tao
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Best Screenplay: Call The Shot
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Best Cinematography: His Hands – Darius Shu
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Best Editing: Leave Us Here – Lily Judge
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Direction: Hope – Bloom
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Best Short Film: Cotton Wool
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Audience Choice Awards: The Wine Thief -Thomas Wheeler (1823 votes)
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Best Music Video: Unseen Echo : The Cloud Forest – Justin Kleiner (Consolation Prize)
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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!