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Short Films

The normal trajectory of a good short film leads to it being screened at film festivals. Being a part of a film festivals official selection is a boon to the film on its own, but also opens the filmmaker to other benefits like winning awards.

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Hudson Animation and Short Film Festival

The Festival is a small venue with capacity of 80 guests. On the Friday September11th and Saturday September 12th 2026 the films that have been chosen by the Judges will be shown, there will be a peoples choice award with a cash prize selected by the guests. On Sunday September 13th 2026 there will be workshops for the guests relating to film making and animation. Our website will provide details and tickets available.
www.hasff.org

Prizes 2026

Best Animated Short $1000
Best Live Action Short Film $1000
Critics choice $500
Best Student Film (Animation or Live Action) Ben McKinnon Excellence Award $1000

One film can be awarded only one prize, in the event of a tie the prize will be split between the two films and in the event the film already has won a prize it will go to the runner up.