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 – “The Closet” (USA)

Title: The Closet
Runtime: 5 min
Country: USA
Director: Olivia Jean Hamilton
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: September, 2025

Synopsis: In 2025 we’re no longer scared to come out as Bisexual to the straights, we’re nervous to tell our judgmental gay friends. The Closet is a fun and quirky short about Olympia coming out to her closest friends.

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Award of Merit – “The Closet” (USA)