List Of Previous Editions
Discover the history of the Puerto Rico Short Film Festival, showcasing award-winning films and memorable moments from past events.
Award-Winning Films
Discover the outstanding films that won awards at the Puerto Rico Short Film Festival, celebrating the bold narratives and cultural richness of talented filmmakers from around the world.
Opal
Director：Alain Bidard
In a magic kingdom, the young princess Opal is struggling to remain joyful, as her sadness has the magic power to destroy the entire world.
Best Animated Short Film
Dang wo wang xiang ni de shi hou
Director：Shuli Huang
As a young Chinese filmmaker returns to his hometown in search for himself, a long due conversation with his mother dives the two of them into a quest for acceptance and love.
Best Short Narrative Film
Gundel
Director：Péter Bergendy
A sad girl is cheered up by the staff at the world-famous Hungarian restaurant Gundel.
Best Romance Short Film
Détresse symphonique
Director：Marco Joubert
The music came first: a mixed contemporary piece by composer Yuliya Zakharava, in which instrumentalist Pamela Reimer plays a piano score, while also triggering prerecorded sequences and incorporating vocal and percussive elements…
Best Musical Short Film
Symmetry
Director：Robert Plaza
Symmetry is a short conceptual film about how we as humans have recreated jungles in our cities and how it’s impacting us and our earth.
Best Social Impact Short Film
The Joyous Farmer
Director：Hiran Balasuriya
Lacking the motivation to work during a drought, a poor, alcoholic farmer is prescribed experimental medication to enhance his work ethic.
Best Screenplay
Anorthodoxos
Director：Konstantinos Antonopoulos
703AD, Byzantium. A peaceful farmer is accused of heresy and sentenced to 24 hours of mandatory prayer, locked in a medieval pillory. Due to an invasion in the area, the officials forget to release him…
Best Documentary Short
The Pause of Time
Director：Achilles Tsoutsis
Anna is devastated for failing to succeed as a dancer in Paris after staying there for 2 years. John never wrote again and became a lawyer after they broke up. They meet again after years in a nostalgic setting, but time has a message for both.
Best Drama Short Film
About The Awards
The Puerto Rico Short Film Festival celebrates excellence in short filmmaking with awards that honor creativity, cultural expression, and social impact. From Best Puerto Rican Short Film to Audience Choice, each award recognizes unique voices and inspiring stories that connect and captivate our community.
Best Puerto Rican Short Film
Awarded to the best short film produced by a local Puerto Rican director for his unique perspective and outstanding creativity that showcases Puerto Rico’s culture.
Caribbean Storytelling Award
Awarded to short films that showcase the unique stories of the Caribbean, praising the film’s delicate expression and in-depth exploration of culture and geography.
Audience Choice Award
The most popular short films voted for by the audience to recognize the most memorable works that resonate with the audience.
Best Animated Short
Awarded to the best animated short film for excellence in animation technical, creative and emotional expression.
Excellence in Cinematography
Films that excel in the use of lenses, visual style, and image aesthetics are recognized, bringing a visually stunning experience to the audience.
Cultural Heritage Award
Honoring films that are culturally significant and that are committed to preserving, promoting, and preserving the cultural heritage of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through imagery.
Best Short Film Ensemble Cast
The award for Best Short Film Group Performance was awarded to all the actors in the film for their outstanding cooperation and collective acting performance.
Best Romance Short Film
The Best Romantic Short Film award is given to films that are deeply moving, depict the theme of love, and move the audience.
Award Gallery
Explore memorable moments from the Puerto Rico Short Film Festival awards. This gallery showcases highlights from past ceremonies, capturing the excitement, joy, and recognition of filmmakers whose work has inspired and moved audiences.
Puerto Rico Short Film Festival
Celebrating creativity and storytelling, the Puerto Rico Short Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to experience the magic of cinema.
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