FIRST PRIZE | IBEROAMERICAN DANZANTE AWARD, of €5000 (five thousand euros) and a trophy goes to the short film SOLO KIM (Spain) by JAVIER PRIETO DE PAULA and DIEGO HERRERO. For approaching a social story of change and acceptance in a complex way, through the portrait of a deep and compelling main character: a racialized person and member of the LGBTQ+ community, whose personal story brings visibility to a necessary and timely conversation. In addition, the cinematic proposal stands out for its brilliant cinematography and an outstanding cast of actors and actresses.

* Directly classified to the pre-selection of the next Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Short Film Award.

‘CACHO PALLERO’ IBEROAMERICAN DANZANTE AWARD of €2000 (two thousand euros) and a diploma, goes to the short film DOMINGO FAMILIAR (Mexico) by GERARDO DEL RAZO. For offering a clear and unflinching portrayal of the reality of everyday violence, through the story of a community in constant conflict with abuse of power and corruption. A cinematic work in which the formal choices and staging powerfully reinforce the strength of the narrative.

ALBERTO SÁNCHEZ DEBUT IBEROAMERICAN DANZANTE AWARD of €1000 (one thousand euros) and a diploma, goes to the short film MARCIANO GARCÍA (Spain) by LUIS ARROJO. For its outstanding cinematography, the depth of its underlying themes, the intelligent use of flashbacks, the ease with which it invites empathy, its effective use of humor, its sensitive approach to the experience of loss and the capacity to forgive, and for enabling the audience to genuinely connect with both the hero and the villain.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film POMO D’ORO (Spain) by NEREA SCIARRA. For showcasing the value of sisterhood and inviting us to a human reflection on family legacy and caregiving, beautifully portrayed both artistically and sensorially.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film DIME, MARI (Spain) by MARCOS. For its formal originality and a clear commitment to creative risk, presenting with honesty a story about the uprooting and familial distance experienced by truck drivers.

FIRST PRIZE | INTERNATIONAL DANZANTE AWARD of €5000 (five thousand euros) and a trophy, goes to the short film O (Iceland, Sweden) by RÚNAR RÚNARSSON. O is a short film full of raw emotion and visual poetry, a beautiful display of Rúnarsson’s formal and narrative mastery in just 20 minutes. It portrays the psychological intimacy of a man in crisis. The film offers a sensitive and subtle immersion, where every gesture carries great weight.

* Directly classified to the pre-selection of the next Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Short Film Award.

ANIMATION INTERNATIONAL DANZANTE AWARD of €1500 (one thousand five hundred euros) and a trophy, goes to the short film VOLCELEST (France) by ÉRIC BRICHE. For its delicate observation of the harsh reality of nature, survival, and its parallels with human existence. A visually rich, contemplative, and universal tale that portrays the beauty and brutality of nature through perfectly crafted animation and compelling storytelling.

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT DANZANTE given by Anselmo Pié Sopena Foundation, of €1000 (one thousand euros) and a diploma, to the short film MORT D’UN ACTEUR (France) by AMBROISE RATEAU. For its intelligent portrayal of the artist’s fear of disappearing and how it is confronted, its critical view of the immediacy of social media and the spread of misinformation, the strength of its performances, its brilliant direction of actors, the quality of its set design, and a sharp, acid humor that powerfully sustains the entire narrative.

FRANCISCO GARCÍA DE PASO’ HUMAN VALUES MENTION, a diploma to the short film which best highlights human values, goes to the short film AVE EVA (Poland) by AGNIESZKA NOWOSIELSKA. For its subtle, precise, and deeply emotional cinematic language. A work that, with simplicity and beauty, connects with the audience in a direct and honest way.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film ACROSS THE WATERS (France) by VIV LI. For its subtle, precise, and deeply emotional cinematic language. A work that, with simplicity and beauty, connects with the audience in a direct and honest way.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film ČOVJEK KOJI NIJE MOGAO ŠUTJETI (The man who could not remain silent) (Croatia, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia) by Nebojša Slijepčević. For its powerful cinematic voice, moral clarity, and emotional impact. A bold and necessary film that resonates long after it ends.

SPECIAL MENTION BY YOUNG JURY to the short film PLAYING GOD (Italy, France) by MATTEO BURANI. For its introspective perspective on the processing of prejudice, its delicate use of stop motion, high expressiveness, and cinematography that enhances the emotional weight of the story.

FIRST PRIZE | DOCUMENTARY DANZANTE AWARD of €5000 (five thousand euros) and a trophy goes to the short film OBJECT 817 (Belgium) by OLGA LUCOVNICOVA. The film reveals a hidden truth gradually coming to light through an enigmatic journey, brilliantly blending archival material with evocative and poetic cinematography that stands out throughout the entire film. The public goes home with new information about the third most horrible nuclear accidents that the Russian government has managed to hide. Once again.

* Directly classified to the pre-selection of the next Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Documentary Short Film Award.

‘JOSÉ MANUEL PORQUET’ IBEROAMERICAN DOCUMENTARY DANZANTE, of €2000 (two thousand euros) and diploma, goes to the documentary short film BUSCANDO UN BURRO (Mexico, Venezuela) by JUAN VICENTE MANRIQUE. The film explores an unexpected and little-known story with sensitivity and humor. The characters at its core are portrayed with tenderness, while offering a powerful reflection on the sociopolitical situation in Venezuela. Through satire, the investigation and search for the donkey become a striking symbol of the impossibility of free expression. Ultimately, the film serves as a poignant reminder that in some countries, making such jokes can have serious consequences — a compelling reflection on democracy and freedom

‘JINETE IBERICO’ DOCUMENTARY DEBUT FIRST WORK AWARD given by the Institute of Altoaragoneses Studies, of €1,000 (one thousand euros) and a trophy, to the documentary short film DISONANCIA (Spain) by RAQUEL LARROSA. For addressing an old yet ongoing conflict with sensitivity and depth, for shedding light on the humanitarian work and the bravery of the women who endure it, and for the way it succeeds in making the audience deeply empathize with the reality of the conflict.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film BERTHE IS DEAD BUT IT’S OK (France, Switzerland) by SACHA TRILLES. As the film stands out for its originality and striking cinematography, creating a visual monument to the director’s grandmother — a poignant and beautiful tribute for such a serious and sad thematic. Visually stunning, it thoughtfully reflects the protagonist’s courageous decision to support his grandmother in her – also brave – choice to end her life with dignity.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film NOON, LE PAIN DE TÉHÉRAN (France) de ROSHANAK ROSHAN. Through something as simple yet vital as bread in all its varieties and forms, the director takes us on a poetic and almost sensory journey, using exquisite animation to weave together her personal life and the struggles of her country, Iran.

SPECIAL MENTION BY YOUNG JURY to the short film IRRÉPROCHABLES (Belgium) by Flore Mercier, Sophie Breyer, Angèle Bardoux. For the way it addresses and denounces a social conflict that deeply affects women, shedding light on a silenced and structural issue. With firm direction and a coherent visual style, the short film establishes an immediate connection with the audience through a direct and raw narrative approach that avoids sensationalism while enhancing the emotional weight without losing formal control. The staging, editing rhythm, and restrained, believable performances reinforce the film’s testimonial dimension, making it a powerful tool for social denunciation and reflection.

ARAGÓN TELEVISIÓN AUDIENCE AWARD consisting of the purchase of the diffusion rights of the short film by Aragón Televisión for an amount of €900, including its promotion, goes to the short film UNA MONEDITA (Argentina) by MANU VÁZQUEZ SANTANA.

BEST SCRIP AWARD, of €500 (five hundred euros) and a diploma goes to the short film MINHA MÃR É UMA VACA (Brazil) by MOARA PASSONI. For its ability to weave together layers of meaning, from a coming-of-age story to a symbolic tale through a protagonist who searches for her mother by way of childhood magic, ominous legends, and the coexistence between domestic animals and the wildest nature.

SPECIAL MENTION to the short film ČOVJEK KOJI NIJE MOGAO ŠUTJETI (The man who could not remain silent) (Croatia, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia) by Nebojša Slijepčević. For its powerful construction of cinematic tension and its ability to build empathy toward the common person, caught between being a victim and a brave individual who sacrifices themselves. A mirror to a troubled world where speaking out or staying silent may ensure survival, yes, but at the cost of impunity that feeds on silence.