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.
Title: Stand Out
Runtime: 15 min
Country: USA
Director: Vicki Syal
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: March, 2021
Synopsis: In a world dominated by impossible beauty standards, plus-sized comedian Blaire stands out. Struggling with an autoimmune disease, she experiences an unholy trifecta of career rejection, negative medical results and a public fat shaming. Now, she must power through the worst of it to put on her best. This is a story filled with heart, humor, and a whole lot of honesty.
