The Best Shorts Competition is an international awards competition based in La Jolla, California, recognized for showcasing high-quality short films and new media. It operates as an awards competition rather than a traditional film festival, allowing filmmakers globally to submit their work. The competition judges films based on their merits, with award winners often achieving further accolades such as Oscars, Emmys, and Tellys. Films entered must be 57 minutes or less, and multiple entries are permitted across various categories.