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Royal Feather Award

A mark of excellence presented monthly to filmmakers whose work demonstrates outstanding craft, clarity of vision, and artistic merit. Royal Feather recipients advance automatically to the final stage of the annual awards.

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September 2026

BEST USA SHORT

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John Lewandowski & Jeff Lane

United States

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September 2026

BEST DIRECTOR SHORT

Tessa's Treehouse

Olivia Brancato

United States

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August 2026

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

In the Name of Honor

Jaehyun & Youngjae

South Korea

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August 2026

BEST AI SHORT

A Ballad for You

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United States

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July 2026

BEST WOMEN FILMMAKER SHORT

Christmas Miracle - Chronicles

Patricia Miller

United States

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June 2026

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT

The Last Bloom

Sanelle Sibanda

United States

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