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 – “Trail Mix” (USA)

Title: Trail Mix
Runtime: 50 min
Country: USA
Director: Glenn Sweitzer
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: September, 2025

Synopsis: Trail Mix follows a 2,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine, uncovering the personal struggles and healing of hikers seeking solace, purpose, and transformation. Directed by Glenn Sweitzer, the film reveals how nature becomes a powerful path back to wholeness.

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Award of Merit – “Trail Mix” (USA)