The Short Sounds Film Festival is a film festival dedicated to celebrating the craft and artistry of sound and music in film, with a particular focus on sound design and music composition. Relaunching in 2025 with a student takeover event, it is specifically open to student film productions that feature outstanding sound and music. The festival includes an exciting program of awards, industry talks, and networking opportunities, with categories such as "Best Sound Design" for short fiction, non-fiction, animation, and experimental films. The 6th iteration of the festival will be held on May 21, 2025, at Bournemouth University, UK, as part of the University's Festival of Media Production.