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 – “Retreat” (USA)

Title: Retreat
Runtime: 36 min
Country: USA
Director: Mari SanGiovanni
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: March, 2025

Synopsis: At a log cabin women’s retreat two women rekindle their friendship, and maybe more, only to find they are connected by a recent tragedy.

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Award of Merit – “Retreat” (USA)