Our Best Short Film winner will receive our custom Global Shorts statuette which we ship anywhere in the world, free of charge. The award is manufactured by Society Awards, the same awards company that manufactures the Golden Globe and the Emmy. All winners will receive our Global Shorts Winner laurels in black, white, and gold.

Award of Merit – “Check-In” (USA)

Title: Check-In
Runtime: 15 min
Country: USA
Director: Caleb Mihill
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: September, 2025

Synopsis: A father-daughter relationship, which some would label as close, is soon discovered to be fractured through the inhuman dings of a cellphone.

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Award of Merit – “Check-In” (USA)