Short Com is a BAFTA and BIFA qualifying international short film and animation festival dedicated to comedy, screening the funniest short films since 2011. Founded by programmer Chris Aitken, the festival has been held in major UK cities including London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, as well as in Berlin. Short Com aims to discover and promote emerging comedy filmmaking talent, featuring categories such as Best Animated Short, Best Script, Funniest Film, and Best Directed. The festival is produced by Restless Native Productions and is a permanent fixture in August in Edinburgh during the festival season.