Short of the Year is an international film festival based in Madrid, Spain, that accepts submissions from filmmakers globally. The festival features categories for fiction, animation, documentary, experimental short films, and music videos, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes. It operates with seasonal editions—Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn—with winners receiving prizes such as free submissions to other film festivals. Beyond the festival, "Short of the Year" also refers to an annual award elected by the Short Film Conference membership for eligible short films screened at SFC-member festivals. Additionally, Indie Shorts Mag hosts annual "Short of the Year" Awards, celebrating films, documentaries, and music videos reviewed by their publication.