Unveiling the Best: Announcing the Nominees of Short of the Year Awards 2023

The time has come to unveil the highly anticipated list of nominees for the esteemed Short of the Year (SOTY) Awards 2023! This year, we received an overwhelming number of extraordinary short films from talented filmmakers across the globe. The quality and diversity of these submissions were remarkable, making the selection process challenging for our esteemed panel of judges. After careful consideration and intense deliberation, we are thrilled to present the nominees who have stood out for their exceptional storytelling, technical prowess, and artistic vision. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and recognize their contributions to the world of short filmmaking.

Short of the Year Awards 2023 Nominees

Best Direction

• The Package
• Wrap Me In A Sheet
• The Other
• Intern
• Love & Hunger

Best Cinematography

• Chekhov’s: A Work Of Art
• Out Of Water
• Closing Time
• Intern
• Killing For A Living

Best Editing

• Chekhov’s: A Work Of Art
• Pine
• Vax
• Lambing
• Intern

Best Music

• Vax
• The Cook
• A Brush Of Violence
• Chekhov’s: A Work Of Art
• Love & Hunger

Best Screenplay

• Curiosity
• Heather’s Voice
• Motherland
• The Package
• The Cook

Best Documentary

• The Story Of Mama Butterfly
• Pvt. Ravel’s Bolero
• Tumbling Towards Home
• Bloom In The Mirror
• Love, Dad

Best Web Series

• Silver & Gold
• Secrets, Swipes & Lies
• The Coroner’s Assistant
• Groupie

Best Short Film

• Silent Sirens
• Everyone Writes Memoir
• Are You Awake?
• Ill Fares The Land
• Intern

Congratulations to all the nominees of the Short of the Year Awards 2023! Your films have captivated and inspired audiences, showcasing the immense talent and creativity within the world of short filmmaking. Your dedication to the craft and commitment to storytelling is truly commendable. We applaud your achievements and wish you the best of luck as the winners are announced. To all the filmmakers who participated in this year’s awards, your contributions have enriched the industry and pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the short film format. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has supported and believed in the power of short films. Stay tuned as we eagerly await the announcement of the winners, and let us continue to celebrate the art of storytelling through the magic of cinema.