ShortFest 2022 announces award winners

Short Fest 2022, or the 28th Palm Springs International ShortFest, has announced the complete list of award winners, organizers announced on June 27th.

The 2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest has screened 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35 North American Premieres and 18 U.S. Premieres in a week-long showcase of the best short films in narrative, documentary, live action, and animated form.

Designated by AMPAS, BAFTA, BIFA and Goya Awards as an award-qualifying festival, and accredited by the International Short Film Conference, the Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market is one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world.

Winners in the Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animated Short, and Best of the Festival categories are considered for the pre-selection of the Oscars provided that the film complies with the Academy’s rules.

ShortFest 2022 Award Winners

Best of the Festival Award

Winner: “Sierra” (Estonia), Directed by Sander Joon

“Sierra” by Sander Joon from Estonia won the Best of The Festival Award of the 2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest.

The Special Mention award went to “The Great Abandonment” by Shirley Abraham, Amit Madheshiya from India, UK.

Best Animated Short

Winner: “The Cave” (South Korea), Directed by Kim Jinman, Chon Jiyoung (World Premiere)

“The Cave” by Kim Jinman and Chon Jiyoung from South Korea won the Best Animated Short award of the ShortFest 2022.

The Special Mention award went to “The Originals” by Cristina Costantini and Alfie Kim Koetter from USA.

Best Documentary Short

Winner: “The Sentence of Michael Thompson” (USA), Directed by Kyle Thrash, Haley Elizabeth Anderson

“The Sentence of Michael Thompson” by Kyle Thrash, Haley Elizabeth Anderson from USA won the Best Documentary Short award of the 2022 Palm Springs ShortFest.

The Special Mention award went to “Haulout” by Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev from UK.

Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes

Winner: “Further and Further Away” (Cambodia), Directed by Polen Ly

“Further and Further Away” by Polen Ly from Cambodia won the Best Live-Action Over 15 Minutes award of the 2022 ShortFest.

The Special Mention award went to “Makassar is a City for Football Fans” by Khozy Rizal from Indonisia, France.

Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under

Winner: “The Right Words” (France), Directed by Adrian Moyse Dullin

The best award in Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under competition section of the ShortFest 2022 went to “The Right Words” by Adrian Moyse Dullin from France.

The Special Mention award went to “Madhu” by Tanmay Chowdhary and Tanvi Chowdhary from India.

Best International Short

Winner: “Sideral” (France/Brazil), Directed by Carlos Segundo

The Best International Short award of the ShortFest 2022 went to “Sideral” by Carlos Segundo from France, Brazil.

The Special Mention award went to  “Some Kind of Intimacy” by Toby Bull from UK, France.

Best U.S. Short

Winner: “Act of God” (USA), Directed by Spencer Cook, Parker Smith

The Best U.S. Short award of the 28th Palm Springs International ShortFest went to “Act of God” by Spencer Cook and Parker Smith from USA.

The Special Mention award went to “Chaperone” by Sam Max from USA.

Local Jury Award

Winner: “BABYBANGZ” (USA/UK), Directed by Juliana Kasumu

The ShortFest Local Jury Award went to “BABYBANGZ” by Juliana Kasumu from USA, UK.

The Special Mention award went to “El Carrito” by Zahida Pirani from USA.

Young Cineastes Award

Winner: “Lucky Fish” (USA), Directed by Emily May Jampel

The Young Cineastes Award of the ShortFest went to “Lucky Fish” by Emily May Jampel from USA.

The Special Mention award went to “Picture Day” by Kelly Pike from USA.

Shorties! Award

Winner: “Cat and Moth” (Canada/UK), Directed by India Barnardo

The 2022 Shorties! Award of the Palm Springs ShortFest went to “Cat and Moth” by India Barnardo from Canada, UK.

The Special Mention award went to “Lost Brain” by Isabelle Favez from Switzerland.

Best Student Animation

Winner: “The Seine’s Tears” (France), Directed by Yanis Belaid, Eliott Benard, Nicolas Mayeur, Etienne Moulin, Hadrien Pinot, Lisa Vicente, Philippine Singer, Alice Letailleur

The Best Student Animation award of the 2022 ShortFest went to “The Seine’s Tears” by Yanis Belaid, Eliott Benard, Nicolas Mayeur, Etienne Moulin, Hadrien Pinot, Lisa Vicente, Philippine Singer, Alice Letailleur from France.

Best Student Documentary

Winner: “La Prova” (Belgium), Directed by Toni Isabella Valenzi (International Premiere)

The Best Student Documentary award of the 2022 Palm Springs ShortFest went to “La Prova” by Toni Isabella Valenzi from Belgium.

The Special Mention award went to “Love, Dad” by Diana Cam Van Nguyen from Czech Republic, Slovakia.

Best Student International Short

Winner: “Bug” (Israel), Directed by Bar Cohen (International Premiere)

The Best Student International Short award of the 2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest went to “Bug” by  Bar Cohen from Israel.

The Special Mention award went to “Stained Skin” by Mandy Peterat, Adam Graf from Germany.

Best Student U.S. Short

Winner: “Foreign Uncle” (USA/China), Directed by Sining Xiang (World Premiere)

The 2022 ShortFest Best Student U.S. Short award went to “Foreign Uncle” by Sining Xiang from USA, China.

Best Comedy Short

Winner: “The Diamond” (Sweden), Directed by Vedran Rupic

The Best Comedy Short award of the ShortFest 2022 went to “The Diamond” by Vedran Rupic from Sweden.

The Special Mention award went to “Past Life” by Rose O’Shea from USA.

Best LGBTQ+ Short

Winner: “High Jump” (Belgium), Directed by Lennert Madou (North American Premiere)

The Best LGBTQ+ Short award of the 28th Palm Springs International ShortFest went to “High Jump” by Lennert Madou from Belgium.

The Special Mention awards went to “Lucky Fish” by Emily May Jampel from USA and “Tank Fairy” by Erich Rettstadt from Taiwan, USA.

Best Midnight Short

Winner: “Your Houseplants Are Screaming” (USA), Directed by Benjamin Roberds

The Best Midnight Short award of the ShortFest went to “Your Houseplants Are Screaming” by Benjamin Roberds from USA.

The Special Mention award went to “Wild Card” by Tipper Newton from USA.

Vimeo Staff Pick Award

Winner: “Meantime” (USA), Directed by Michael T. Workman

“Meantime” by Michael T. Workman from USA won the Vimeo Staff Pick Award in the 28th Palm Springs International ShortFest.

MOZAIK Bridging the Borders Award

Winner: “Freedom Swimmer” (Australia/France/UK/Hong Kong), Directed by Olivia Martin-McGuire

The MOZAIK Bridging the Borders Award went to “Freedom Swimmer” by Olivia Martin-McGuire from Australia, France, UK, Hong Kong.

The Special Mention award went to “Breakpoint” by Nicolas Panay from France.

Audience Award: Best Animated Short

Winner: “The Fall” (Canada), Directed by Desirae Witte

The Canadian animated short film “The Fall” by Desirae Witte won the 2022 ShortFest Audience Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Audience Award: Best Documentary Short

Winner: “The Sentence of Michael Thompson” (USA), Directed by Kyle Thrash, Haley Elizabeth Anderson

The American documentary short film “The Sentence of Michael Thompson” by Kyle Thrash and Haley Elizabeth Anderson won the 2022 ShortFest Audience Award for Best Documentary Short Film.

Audience Award: Best Live-Action Short

Winner: “You’re dead Helen” (Belgium/France), Directed by Michiel Blanchart

The Belgium-France short drama “You’re dead Helen” by Michiel Blanchart won the 2022 ShortFest Audience Award for Best Live-Action Short Film.

Audience Award: Best Student Short

Winner: “El Carrito” (USA), Directed by Zahida Pirani

The American short film “El Carrito” by Zahida Pirani from USA won the 2022 ShortFest Audience Award for Best Student Short Film.

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