Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026: Nominees & Winners Announced

The Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026 is proud to announce this year’s nominees and winners.

This edition brought together an exciting selection of short films from around the world, showcasing bold storytelling, strong performances, distinct visual voices, and the creative spirit that continues to define independent cinema. From deeply human dramas and inventive AI-generated works to documentaries and technically accomplished short films, the 2026 lineup reflected the diversity and ambition of today’s short filmmaking community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners of ISMSFF 2026. Being nominated is a recognition of the craft, dedication, and vision behind each film, and every selected work has contributed meaningfully to this year’s festival.

ISMSFF 2026 Nominees & Winners

Best Short Film

Winner: Rob Roy

Nominees:
Turing Test
The Tip
Unburied Silence
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy

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Best Documentary

Winner: Nervous System Code

Nominees:
Nervous System Code
Desert Reforestation: Rivals and the Dropped Camera

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Best Direction

Winner: There is Always Tomorrow

Nominees:
Turing Test
The Tip
Unburied Silence
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy

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Best Editing

Winner: There is Always Tomorrow

Nominees:
Turing Test
The Tip
Unburied Silence
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy

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Best Cinematography

Winner: Rob Roy

Nominees:
Turing Test
The Tip
Unburied Silence
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy

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Best Music

Winner: Rob Roy

Nominees:
The Tip
Unburied Silence
Rob Roy

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Best Screenplay

Winner: Unburied Silence

Nominees:
Turing Test
The Tip
Unburied Silence
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy

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Best AI Generated Film

Winner: Make A Wish

Nominees:
Make A Wish
D’ombre et de lumière
Servants in Disguise
I AM HAPPY
Marked for SNUFF

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Best Poster

Winner: Nervous System Code

Nominees:
Nervous System Code
D’ombre et de lumière
There is Always Tomorrow
Rob Roy
I AM HAPPY

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Congratulations to the ISMSFF 2026 Winners

Congratulations once again to all the winners, nominees, and official selections of the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival 2026.

We are grateful to every filmmaker who shared their work with us this year. Each submission represents months, and often years, of creative commitment, collaboration, and belief in the power of storytelling.

To the nominees and winners, we celebrate your achievement and look forward to seeing where your films travel next. To all the filmmakers who were part of this year’s festival, thank you for making ISMSFF 2026 a memorable celebration of independent short cinema.