Awards

The 2026 Edition will bestow more than $10,000 in prizes across multiple categories, including:

 

"Aladerri Award" will receive 'Deco Pegasus Gold' Trophy and Oscar Qualifying Seven-Day Theatrical Run.

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Audience Award Winner will receive 'Deco Pegasus Black' Trophy.

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1st Place Winner in all categories will receive 'Deco Pegasus Silver' Trophy.

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• Best Narrative Short Film
• Best Documentary Short Film
• Best Animated Short Film
• Best Comedy Short Film
• Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
• Best Illinois Short Film
• Best Student Short Film
• Best Music Video
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Director
• Best Screenplay
• Audience Award
• Aladerri Award

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