The Amsterdam International Short Film Festival rewards the best and outstanding short films of all genres from all over the globe. Every month, we screen the finalists to our jury members who will vote for the winners and then the winners are nominated for our annual festival and screening.
The festival is established with the intention of selecting, awarding, promoting and recognizing short filmmakers in various genres. The members of jury and the programmers of the festival consists of award winning filmmakers active in the film industry.
The mission of the festival is to encourage and support filmmakers throughout the world in order to provide the recognition they deserve.
We consider the art of filmmaking an essential component of our lives and encourage works that use powerful and creative approaches toward the language of cinema in order to create a unique vision.
Best Narrative Short
Best director
Best actress
Best actor
Best cinematography
Best script
Best producer
Best edit
Best animation
Best experimental
Best documentary
Best composer
Best horror
Best comedy
Best thriller
Best science fiction
Best fantasy
Best student filmmaker
Best youth actor
Best youth actress
Best Web Series /TV Pilot
Best first time filmmaker
Best trailer