“Retirement Plan,” directed by John Kelly - courtesy of the Palm Springs International ShortFest
“Retirement Plan,” directed by John Kelly - courtesy of the Palm Springs International ShortFest

“The 2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest has revealed this year’s festival juried winners. Honors and cash prizes worth $30,000, including five Academy Award qualifying awards, were presented during the Awards Brunch. The winning films were selected from 311 total submissions.

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Award categories include Best Animated Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under…”

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