Best Shorts Competition
Multiple red flags detected - exercise caution
The Best Shorts Competition is a prestigious 14-year international awards competition in La Jolla, California, that uniquely operates as a non-traditional festival by not requiring physical screenings, allowing global filmmakers to submit any genre of film or new media under 57 minutes. It is notable for its global reach across 86 countries, its focus on social conscience through an annual Humanitarian Award, and for producing winners who have subsequently won Oscars, Emmys, and Tellys.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-55 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- Excessive award categories (30)
- No physical screenings
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Festival Details
Founded
2011
Venue
8861 Villa La Jolla Drive #13131, La Jolla, CA 92037
Award Categories
30
Submission Fees
$60
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