SSFF & ASIA 2025 Audience Awards Overview
The ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) is celebrated as one of the foremost international short film festivals in Asia, boasting accreditation from the Academy Awards®. This year's festival, which took place from June 1 to June 30, 2025, culminated in an exciting awards ceremony that unveiled the winning films in various categories.
Audience Awards Ceremony Details
Held in Tokyo, the festival attracted a wide audience both in-person and online. The Audience Awards, driven by viewer participation, spotlight the films that resonated most with the public.
Award Highlights
- - Audience Award Winners:
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International Category:
I See You from New Zealand, directed by Briar March.
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Asia International Category:
Dandelions Girl from Iran, directed by Azadeh Meshizadeh.
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Japan Category:
NOVA, directed by Yuma Terada.
These films received high praise from viewers, ultimately earning the coveted Audience Award titles in their respective categories.
- - Best Actor Awards: The festival also recognized exceptional performances:
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International Category: Amal Omran for her work in
Future is Panorama (Germany).
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Asia International Category: Jo Han-chul for his role in
TRAP (Korea).
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Japan Category: Miyu Yoshimoto for her outstanding portrayal in
ABYSS.
- - Most Viewed Award: This year, the title of Most Viewed Film went to ten films that excelled in online viewership, including the prestigious Grand Prix / George Lucas Award winner, Torn Pantyhose. This award is particularly significant as it reflects the films that captivated the largest audiences online during the festival.
Future Screenings
All awarded films are set to be showcased again during the SSFF & ASIA 2025 Screening event scheduled for October. This gives audiences another chance to experience the narratives and performances that highlighted this year's festival.
Accessing Award Highlights
For those eager to revisit the festival's most memorable moments, a highlight reel featuring award presentations and notable scenes is now available on YouTube. View it
here.
Conclusion
The SSFF & ASIA 2025 Festival not only celebrates the art of short filmmaking but also engages audiences in the recognition process, making it a vibrant part of the global film culture. As we approach the upcoming screening events, excitement continues to build around these outstanding films and their creators, showcasing the diversity and creativity within the short film community.
For more information on the festival and future events, visit the official
SSFF & ASIA website.