WINNERS
Best of Fest
Walud by Daood Alabdulaa
Best International
People & Things by Damian Kosowski
Best Drama
A King's Curtain by Grant M Johnson
Best Comedy
The Lot by Raffaele Vesco
Best Animation
Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado by Natalia León
Best Experimental
Memoir by Aiden Keltner
Best Documentary
Classroom 4 by Eden Wurmfeld
Best Sci-Fi
Dream Machine by Dan Egan
Best Horror
Mermaid by Ginger Gonzaga
Best Music Video
Dominant. by Nik Kleverov
Best Web Series
Samson's Hammer by Vahan Bedelian
Best Vertical
Undercover Prison King by ReelShort
Best A.I.
Torment by Sijia Zheng
Best High School Film
Why Can't We Just Be Ghosts? by Patrick Jang
Best Actor
Caley Versfelt in Believe
Screenplay Competition
The Dreamcatcher by Noah Radant
Immaculate Heart Community Filmmaker Award
Walud by Daood Alabdulaa
Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado by Natalia León
Classroom 4 by Eden Wurmfeld
The Window on Death Row by Linda Freund
Seeds from Kivu by Néstor López, Carlos Valle
A City That Cares by Aaron Hosé
On Healing Land, Birds Perch by Julian Cautherley
Exodus by Bob Miller
Fenice by Sterling Hampton
Opportunity for Creators and Filmmakers: Enter the Reel Vertical Impact Creator Contest
LA Shorts is excited to spotlight the Reel Vertical Impact Creator Contest from ReelShort — a unique opportunity for short-form creators to submit original vertical content for a chance to win up to $100,000 in cash prizes and potential collaboration with one of today’s fastest-growing mobile streaming platforms.
Submit your vertical videos (45–90 seconds, shot on phone or camera) in English — either as a standalone episode or a full series (10+ episodes encouraged). Categories include Romance, Suspense, Beyond Genres, and ReelShort Adaptation. Creators must own all rights; exclusivity is not required.
Open worldwide. Contest launched July 18. Learn more and submit at ReelShort.com
