January 2026: The Nominees for Best Short of the Season (Special Jury Awards)

A Farewell for You by Yichen Ethan Shen (China)

Breaking the Tide by Katrin York (USA)

Dog’s Life by Xueyan Wang (China)

How to Rebury Your Friend by Pengfei Fan (China)

Kukuk: A Romani Soul Unbroken by Yonka Yancheva (Bulgaria)

Lady Jasmine by Hanzi Zhao (China)

New Moon by Nic Zhang (China)

The Secret Night by Yitong Liu (China)

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