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.

Honorable Mention – “Yokaitopia” (USA)

Title: Yokaitopia
Runtime: 8 min
Country: USA
Director: Glenna Burmer
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: March, 2026

Synopsis: Yokaitopia tells the story of a boy who unexpectedly crosses over into the supernatural world of Yokai — mysterious Japanese spirits that inhabit all people, objects and places.

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Honorable Mention – “Yokaitopia” (USA)