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 Excellence – “Grotto” (Belgium)

Title: Grotto
Runtime: 18 min
Country: Belgium
Director: Ariane Lippens
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: March, 2025

Synopsis: A guided tour of a Belgian grotto takes an unexpected turn when a group of tourists stumble upon a clandestine cheese-maker who has concocted a recipe for a psychedelic delicacy that will transform their mere existence.

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Award of Excellence – “Grotto” (Belgium)