This category highlights real-life stories, social issues, and impactful documentaries in a concise format. Whether investigative, historical, or human-interest driven, these films bring truth to the screen in an engaging way.

Celebrating the fresh voices of emerging filmmakers, this category is open to students currently enrolled in film schools or academic institutions. It provides a platform for young creators to share their perspectives and showcase their talent.

A category for all forms of animation, from hand-drawn to CGI and stop-motion. These films bring imaginative worlds to life through visual storytelling, often exploring themes in ways that live-action cannot.

For filmmakers pushing the boundaries of conventional cinema, this category embraces abstract, surreal, and unconventional storytelling. These films often emphasize artistic expression, sound design, and unique visual aesthetics.

Designed for serialized short-form storytelling, this category includes pilot episodes or mini-episodes meant for digital streaming. It highlights emerging trends in web-based content and innovative new media storytelling.

This category is dedicated to short films that evoke fear, tension, or suspense. Whether through supernatural elements, psychological horror, or intense thrillers, these films captivate audiences with strong atmosphere and gripping storytelling.

Focused on stories that inspire change, this category includes films that address political, environmental, and humanitarian issues. Whether through personal narratives or global perspectives, these shorts aim to spark conversations and awareness.

This category blends the power of music with cinematic storytelling, featuring visually dynamic music videos or dance-centered films. Whether narrative-driven or abstract, these films use movement and rhythm to engage audiences in unique ways.